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City of Toronto DIRECTOR MUSEUM & HERITAGE SERVICES in toronto, Ontario
DIRECTOR MUSEUM & HERITAGE SERVICES
Amendment Type: #1 Amendment Date: 24-APR-2024 Amendment Reason: Position will be filled by a permanent vacancy Job ID: 46484
Job Category: Economic Development
Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services
Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, M5V 3C6
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
Salary: $160,462.00 - $207,027.00, TM2133 and wage grade 10.0
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 19-APR-2024 to 05-MAY-2024
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for preserving and promoting cultural heritage? Are you ready to step into a role where you can make a lasting impact on the city of Toronto? As the leader of a multifaceted portfolio, you'll be responsible for delivering high-level programs and exceptional customer service across a diverse range of services. Drawing on your expertise in strategic planning and operational management, you'll guide the continuous improvement of sectional performance, leveraging data-driven insights and innovative management practices to drive excellence.
As the Director, Museum and Heritage Services, reporting to the General Manager of the City’s Economic Development and Culture Division (EDC), you will also develop and implement functional policies and programs that drive major changes in overall business performance, aligning with the City's long-term needs and strategic objectives, including important commitments to reconciliation, confronting anti-Black racism and pursuing multi-perspective historical story-telling that helps to centre voices of equity-deserving communities within more traditional narratives of Toronto’s history. Leading a diverse team, you'll foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, ensuring that high standards of work quality and organizational performance are maintained at all times.
As a key member of the EDC Division's senior management team, you'll contribute to the overall strategic direction of EDC working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to advance the city's economic and cultural priorities. From developing annual operating budgets and revenue-generating programs to overseeing complex organizational change initiatives, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Toronto's cultural landscape.
The Director will also lead innovative museum and heritage programming, driving engagement and community outreach through a range of programs, exhibits, and events. You will ensure diligent oversight over the City’s collection of more than one million artefacts and pursue the highest standards of collections integrity, management and accessibility. By forging effective partnerships and leveraging opportunities for collaboration, you'll ensure that Toronto's rich cultural heritage is preserved and celebrated for generations to come. Overseeing a portfolio of ten City museums and historic sites, you will have expertise in maximizing public access and value to heritage properties.
Politically saavy and a great communicator, you will manage external relationships, secure grants and sponsorships, and represent the City at major local, national, and international heritage events. With your expertise in asset management, site maintenance, and capital project management, you'll ensure that the city's museums and heritage facilities are maintained to the highest standards, expand their accessibility and value to Toronto’s residents and visitors, and develop community and corporate partnerships that achieve these goals.
Key Qualifications:
Relevant post-secondary education, such as Museum Studies, Public Administration, Economic Development, History, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
Considerable experience leading a high performing, diverse team; ability to manage team through change, ensuring continued successful service delivery
Considerable experience leading a large museum and/or heritage program; including experience overseeing programming, site management, and budget management
Experience in building strategic partnerships and ability to advocate for Toronto’s museum and heritage sector
Experience in budget management and proficient in relevant grants, funding and revenue generation programs
Experience in pursuing ambitious goals in reconciliation and equity as they relate to the heritage sector
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing interests and priorities
A deep understanding and appreciation of cultural heritage, including historical preservation, conservation practices, and interpretation methods, are vital for effectively managing museum and heritage sites.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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