02 Jan
City of Surrey
Surrey
Located on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Salish peoples, including the Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo Nations, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities.
The Heritage Services Division is seeking an enthusiastic and thoughtful Curator of Community Heritage for the development and implementation of the city-wide Heritage Interpretation Program, including management of the City’s heritage artifact collection. This is a great opportunity for a creative professional with demonstrated experience in artifact collection management, database systems, community outreach, and project management. Reporting to the Manager of Heritage Services,
Curator of Community Heritage is a member of the Heritage Services leadership and supervises a small, but talented team.
The Heritage Interpretation Program plays a central role in the presentation, interpretation, and understanding of the City’s past, present, and future. It centers on providing access to Surrey’s history and is made up of heritage assets located at high-traffic areas across the city, digital access tools, and the heritage artifact collection. The collection consists of over 20,000 objects, housed and exhibited at Museum of Surrey, Historic Stewart Farm, and other civic venues. The Curator of Community Heritage is a highly organized self-starter who is committed to Indigenous reconciliation, accessibility, community engagement, and anti-racism, and can bring the stories of Surrey’s diverse citizens and communities to the forefront.
Note that physical work is sometimes required with some exposure to changing environments. Due to some evening and weekend work, a flexible schedule is needed although the ‘normal’ work week is Monday to Friday with one day of work from home.
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