Join us in protecting Edmonton’s heritage and ensuring it remains a vibrant, educational space for years to come. Fort Edmonton Park is seeking a dedicated Museologist to ensure the historical integrity and preservation of our unique built environment. 

In this role, you will oversee the authenticity of heritage buildings, signage, and overall visual integrity to create a safe and historically accurate experience for all visitors. You will serve as a vital link between facility maintenance, curatorial teams, and public programming to balance the goals of preservation with community access. By conducting in-depth research and collaborating with Indigenous knowledge keepers, you will help tell the rich, diverse stories of our region. Your work will be central to maintaining our status as a Recognized Museum while facilitating high-quality visitor experiences. 

What will you do?

• Conduct research on built infrastructure and local stories, including consultations with elders and Indigenous staff to ensure sites of significance are accurately represented.

• Assist the Operations Supervisor in planning long-term preservation projects and ensuring work plans align with the facility's educational and safety goals as well as municipal and provincial heritage preservation standards..

• Act as a liaison between programs, events, and curatorial teams to ensure historical accuracy in exhibits and public interpretation.

• Collaborate with facility management teams to coordinate repairs, ensuring that infrastructure and decor is historically appropriate when visible to the public.

• Provide guidance and oversight to on-site curatorial staff, including collaborating on work plans and supporting their professional development.

• Perform other duties as required.

• University degree in Social Sciences (History, Museum Studies) or a related field

• At least two (2) years of experience in a museum setting as a Museologist, Curator, or Manager with operations oversight

   

• Proven supervisory capabilities and experience managing staff or projects

Assets: 

• Experience conducting historical research specifically related to Western Canada.

• Experience in Indigenous History or related lived experience.

• Active membership in the Alberta Museums Association or Canadian Museums Association.

Skills required for success:

• Proficiency in compiling research, writing detailed reports, and delivering presentations on historical topics.

• Considerable knowledge of Historic Resource Management and Museum Management policies and regulations.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a focus on maintaining working relationships and managing team dynamics.

• Strong technical skills in facility management, maintenance schedules, and restoration projects.

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion.

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm) 

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion. 

• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan (https://bit.ly/3RZcCaA) and the Environmental Management System Enviso

Conditions of Employment:

• Willingness to maintain professional membership in relevant museum associations (funded by the City).

• Ability to work a standard 33.75 hour work week.

• CRC - Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton.

• Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance.

• Applicants may be tested.

Work Environment:

• Due to the nature of this work, this position is not eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

• Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.

• Work is performed in a unique environment involving both indoor office settings and outdoor historical sites.

• The site includes boardwalks and unpaved pathways, requiring movement between buildings that may not be fully modernized.

• Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, and proximity to livestock or historic vehicles is expected.

• The role requires a high degree of adaptability, as visitor volume ranges from quiet low-season days to large crowds during special events.

   

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

 Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work:  33.75 hours/week

Salary Range: $43.847 - $54.782 (Hourly); $77,247.45 - $96,512.190 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: LG/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.