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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
Assistant Director, Culture and Heritage
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About the role
Please note: The application deadline for this position is August 10 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).
The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking an Assistant Director, Culture and Heritage to join the Culture and Heritage Division in Yellowknife on a 1-year term.
If you're an experienced museum or cultural heritage professional with a passion for leadership, public engagement, and preserving northern history, this is an opportunity to help shape one of the Northwest Territories' most important cultural institutions. You'll provide strategic leadership for the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, ensuring its exhibits, programs, collections, and visitor experiences continue to educate, inspire, and connect residents and visitors with the rich cultures and heritage of the North.
About the Role
Working closely with the Director, Culture and Heritage, you'll help lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. You'll oversee public education, museum collections and conservation, exhibit development, visitor services, and museum operations while building partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, schools, tourism partners, and stakeholders across the Northwest Territories.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for public programming, visitor services, exhibits, and museum operations Lead public education, community outreach, and engagement initiatives that connect Northerners with their history and culture Oversee museum collections, conservation, exhibit planning, and building operations Develop partnerships with Indigenous organizations, schools, tourism operators, and community stakeholders Support strategic planning, operational planning, budgeting, and policy development for the Culture and Heritage Division Lead projects and initiatives that enhance visitor experiences and promote the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
Qualifications Required
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A degree in Museum Studies, Education, Anthropology, or a related field Five (5) years of experience working in a museum, archives, or other cultural institution One (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience Examples of cultural institutions include heritage centres, science centres, and art galleries. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
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The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism
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About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.