Collections Access Coordinator and Provenance Researcher
/ORGANIZATION:
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia
DEADLINE:
July 27, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC is Canada’s foremost university museum. The Museum is unique not only because of its physical setting but because it has created unusually close relationships with cultural communities in British Columbia and around the world through experimental and collaborative research methods and exhibitions. Part of MOA’s originality comes from it being a public, research and teaching museum. The cutting-edge scholarship of the Museum makes possible a range of exhibitions and events that cut across traditional disciplinary divisions to provoke creative engagement and dialogue. It is also one of British Columbia’s most popular museums, welcoming over 180,000 visitors each year.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
WEBSITE:
https://moa.ubc.ca/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Collections Access Manager will be responsible for managing the Indigenous Collection Access Program as well as all other collections-related access and research visits to MOA. This includes, but is not limited to: facilitating community and researcher visits, administering grants, coordinating collection access, and supporting researchers and community members during visits. This position also conducts provenance research on the MOA collections in support of repatriation, collections access, curatorial initiatives, and supports other special projects related to the collections. Additionally, the position contributes to policy development, strategic planning, and museum committees, while also training staff, interns, and students on collection-related topics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the Indigenous Collections Access Program, including grants and visit facilitation
Facilitate all access requests to MOA’s collections for researchers and communities
Conduct provenance research to support repatriation and curatorial work
Coordinate with curators, archivists, and librarians to ensure coordinated information access
Provide access to object information using the collections management database
Support the MOA Repatriation Committee and oversee related documentation and appraisals
Respond to community inquiries and provide collections advice to cultural institutions
Contribute to strategic planning, museum policy, and participate in committees
Train and supervise interns, staff, and volunteers
Conduct UBC Museum Studies classes related to the position
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of four years related experience
Awareness and sensitivity to issues surrounding Indigenous and originating communities
Experience working in a university and public-facing environment preferred
Strong research skills and familiarity with collections registration and databases
Knowledge of cultural property laws, ethics, and museum standards
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Experience with preventative conservation practices and object handling
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with UNDRIP, UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan, copyright, and privacy legislation
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply directly to Job Requisition JR21533 at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Collections-Access-Coordinator-and-Provenance-Researcher_JR21533 on the UBC Staff Careers website https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs
REMUNERATION:
Compensation Range $6,251.00 – $8,986.00 CAD Monthly. The midpoint of the range represents an employee who possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
