Museum Director-Curator ($110,000/yr + Relocation Assistance to Laxgalts'ap, BC)

• Further your career while making a difference in our community
• Receive a competitive annual salary of $110,000, depending on skills and experience, plus a signing bonus
• Feel valued, respected, and heard, working in a beautiful northern BC backdrop

About the Nisga'a Nation

Located on BC's rugged northwest coast, 100-150 km north of Terrace, Nisga'a Lands are blessed with soaring mountains, dramatic lava beds, picturesque fjords, and thriving rivers and streams, complemented by our rich cultural traditions. For visitors and residents, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, and much more!

The Nisga'a Lisims Government (NLG) building opened its doors in 2000. It has since been responsible for a vital set of functions carried out under various departments including Child & Family Services, Finance, Programs & Services, Fisheries & Wildlife, Lands & Resources, Capital, Housing & Facilities Operations, and Enforcement & Emergency Services, all which contribute to the development of the surrounding area. NLG's directives are governed under Nisga’a laws as well as federal and provincial laws.

To read more about our history, culture, and long term community goals, please visit nisgaanation.ca.

About the Opportunity

NLG is looking for a full-time Museum Director-Curator based in Laxgalts'ap, BC.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Nisga’a Museum Advisory Committee, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of museum operations, including curatorial, collections, exhibitions, programming, and administration. You will also lead efforts in fundraising, grant procurement, and succession planning to support the museum’s long-term sustainability.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing museum operations, directing exhibition and collections development, overseeing repatriation initiatives, and driving fundraising and marketing efforts.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing daily museum operations, strategic planning, and staff management
• Ensuring fiscal responsibility, budget oversight, and securing external funding through grants and fundraising efforts
• Managing collections, artifact preservation, custodial agreements, and repatriation initiatives, including securing insurance for artifacts and managing long-term artifact loans
• Leading exhibition development, collections care, and artifact rotation as mandated by the Nisga’a Treaty
• Developing and delivering museum programming, educational initiatives, and public events
• Expanding the museum’s reach through marketing, digital engagement, and community outreach
• Facilitating research, archival development, and collaborations with national museum networks
• Mentoring staff, supporting succession planning, and fostering community engagement to strengthen cultural connections

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a university degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, Visual Arts, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in a museum, art gallery, or cultural centre. While ideally you will have 2+ years at the curator or director level, your enthusiasm, cultural sensitivity, and genuine interest in the museum’s purpose and the community it serves are of utmost importance.

Additionally, the following are required:

• Ability to undergo a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
• A bankruptcy-free record within the past five years
• Ability to live and work in-community while integrating culturally
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

The following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Expertise in exhibition development, collections management, and artifact preservation, including rotation, insurance, and long-term loans
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting, grant writing, securing external funding, and compliance with museum regulations
• Knowledge of First Nations culture, repatriation processes, Indigenous governance, and custodial agreements
• Proficiency in marketing, outreach, digital engagement strategies, and fundraising initiatives
• Strategic planning capabilities, including updating outdated plans and working with general council for long-term sustainability
• Commitment to mentoring staff, succession planning, and fostering community engagement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital tools for museum operations

As our ideal candidate, you aren’t just a leader; you are a steward of culture, a strategist of preservation, and a builder of connections. With a deep respect for history and a strategic mindset, you guide museum operations with confidence, ensuring sustainability while embracing the evolving landscape of cultural preservation. Your adaptability allows you to mentor staff, engage the community, and strengthen the museum’s role as a bridge between past and present.

This is a pivotal role where you will safeguard Nisga’a heritage, build meaningful partnerships, and expand the museum’s influence beyond its local roots. Your success will be defined by your ability to immerse yourself in the community, embrace its traditions, and thrive in a remote yet vibrant setting. The impact you create will preserve stories, honor legacies, and shape the future of cultural understanding.

About the Benefits

The successful candidate will receive an attractive annual salary of $110,000, based on skills and experience. All NLG team members also receive access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Hiring bonus for the successful candidate on top of salary!
• Up to 38 days off (20 vacation + 18 elective leave)
• Extended medical and dental benefits
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including short and long-term disability and group life insurance
• Group pension plan
• Employee & family assistance program (EFAP) - confidential counselling services to assist employees
• Relocation assistance negotiable
• Housing assistance with accommodation available for nominal rent
• Flexible work arrangements may be considered for the right candidate
• Opportunities for personal and professional training and development

By joining the NLG team, you can have a rewarding and exciting career that offers great opportunities for professional progression. Best of all, all of your hard work and dedication will serve the good of our Nation.

If you are passionate about helping others and aspire to make a real difference to First Nation communities, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Apply today!