Indigenous-Centred Collections & Repatriation Officer

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for an Indigenous-Centred Collections Officer within the Department of Anthropology and OII. You will guide Indigenous-directed stewardship of archaeological belongings and coordinate consultation and repatriation efforts in collaboration with Indigenous Nations and partners.

This role emphasizes Indigenous governance, data sovereignty, and long-term community partnerships, with travel within Canada as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Six to seven years of progressive experience in collections management, archaeological or cultural heritage stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience in indigenous engagement and/or consultation.
• Demonstrated experience navigating repatriation/rematriation processes, preferably working directly with Indigenous communities.
• Indigenous membership or citizenship and/or lived experience with Indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with Indigenous protocols and governance/data sovereignty in Canada.
• Experience with Canadian legislative frameworks related to archaeological stewardship and repatriation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization, documentation, and curation of Indigenous ancestral archaeological belongings.
• Coordinate Indigenous-directed consultation and relationship-building with Indigenous Nations through UTM OII.
• Support the Department’s Collections & Data Committee in developing Indigenous-directed SOPs.
• Liaise with Indigenous communities, Anthropology department at U of T St. George campus, government partners, and other institutions.
• Coordinate repatriation, rematriation, and collaborative stewardship processes.
• Plan for long-term stewardship of existing and future collections.
• Manage logistical aspects of stewardship and repatriation, including packaging and shipping coordination.

Skills

Archaeology collections management

Indigenous engagement

Repatriation/rematriation

Cultural heritage policy

Interagency coordination

Education

Master's Degree in archaeology/heritage

Job description

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for an Indigenous-Centred Collections Officer within the Department of Anthropology and OII. You will guide Indigenous-directed stewardship of archaeological belongings and coordinate consultation and repatriation efforts in collaboration with Indigenous Nations and partners.

This role emphasizes Indigenous governance, data sovereignty, and long-term community partnerships, with travel within Canada as needed.