The Canadian Museum of Nature is hiring a Curator for our Mineral Collection. This is a full-time position. ====== CONCOURS Conservateur, Section Minéralogie, Recherche et collections Poste permanent 74 707 $ à 93 382 $ par année Lieu de travail : Gatineau, Québec (secteur Aylmer) DATE LIMITE : le 1 juin 2016 COMPETITION Curator, Mineralogy Section, Research and Collections Permanent Position $74,707 to $93,382 per year Work location : Gatineau, Québec (Aylmer sector) CLOSING DATE: June 1, 2016 The Curator of the Mineralogy Collections is responsible for the effective management of five, national, earth-sciences sub collections: minerals, gems, mineral deposits / occurrences, rocks and meteorites. The Curator will work in collaboration with staff of the Mineralogy Section on the development of the collections, but is the main person responsible for the development of the display portion of the collections. The goal of all of this is to ensure maximum long-term value of the collections for Canada and to contribute to corporate objectives. As part of the responsibility for the display portion of the collections, the Curator will be expected to cultivate external working relationships with influential museum curators, dealers and potential patrons. Up to but no more than 20% of time may be spent in research activities. NOTE: A formal procedure for promotion based on achievements is in place to develop the career path of CMN’s curators. An excellent benefits package comes with the position. OPEN TO: Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and the general public who meet the following qualifications. Candidates must legally entitled to work in Canada. LANGUAGE EQUIREMENTS: English and French are essential Bilingual non-imperative: BBB/BBB (A non-imperative appointment means that the position can be staffed with a person who makes the commitment to become bilingual within a specified timeframe through language training at the CMN’s expense). EDUCATION: Graduation with a Master of Science degree from a recognized university with a demonstrated concentration in Mineralogy. Priority consideration will be given to candidates with a diverse, practical knowledge of mineral groups and species; other areas of specialization within Geology may also be considered. EXPERIENCE: • Experience working in a museum/scientific environment; • Experience working with Mineralogy collections and a variety of geological materials; • Experience in the supervision and management of staff, in the development of work programs and budgets, in setting priorities and carrying out revenue-generating activities; • Experience with geo-informatics and the use of data management systems; • Experience with analytical techniques involved in mineral identification; • Experience using a variety of office software including: word processing and presentation applications; spreadsheets; databases; and electronic mail. SEND YOUR APPLICATION BY E-MAIL TO: Kim de Grandpré, Human Resources Email : kdegrandpr@mus-nature.ca The following competition number must be indicated in your submissions: CMN-2090-16-OC-003. Statement of qualifications is available by contacting the above e-mail address. For additional information regarding the position and/or the museum, please contact: Dr. Scott Ercit, Research Scientist and Section Head, Mineralogy. sercit@mus-nature.ca For information on the Museum and its programs, see our web site at:www.nature.ca NOTE All candidates must submit a cover letter outlining how their experience and training meet the basic requirements listed above. Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list of potential candidates that may serve to staff similar positions. The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, please advise the Human Resources Advisor in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.