Manager – The Military Museums

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Calgary is seeking a Military Museum Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of The Military Museums. This role involves managing resources, supervising staff, and fostering community relationships to promote Canadian military history. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and experience in stakeholder engagement. The position requires full-time on-site attendance and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Pension

Leave entitlements

Growth and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to provide oversight and strategic direction.
• Proficient in managing financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the museum.
• Coordinate with military and academic partners.
• Manage resources and supervise staff.
• Foster relationships with the public to promote Canadian military history.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

University degree

Job description

Overview

The Military Museum Manager provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural stewardship of The Military Museums in Calgary. They ensure the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of Canadian military history through exhibitions, education, and community engagement. On a daily basis, the manager leads the team, coordinates with military and academic partners, oversees and reports on exhibitions and programs, manages resources, and fosters relationships with the public to uphold the museum’s mission as Western Canada's largest tri-service military heritage institution.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the museum.
• Coordinate with military and academic partners; oversee and report on exhibitions and programs.
• Manage resources and supervise staff to achieve the museum’s mission.
• Foster relationships with the public and stakeholders to promote Canadian military history.

Work environment and conditions

Full-time on-site attendance is required. The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are partners in supporting the mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability. The employer promotes a diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

What we offer

We foster opportunities for growth and career progression, a dynamic team, a diverse and inclusive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including salary, health and dental insurance, pension, and leave entitlements.

Intent of the process and position

The process aims to fill one indeterminate position in Calgary, Alberta. A pool of qualified candidates may be established for similar positions within the Department of National Defence. Positions to be filled: 1.

Information you must provide

Your résumé and a clear explanation of how you meet the essential qualifications.

Essential qualifications

The minimum standard includes:

• Education: secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives; see notes about equivalencies and assessments.
• Experience: relationships with internal and external stakeholders; briefing notes for senior management; guidance to external clients; managing financial resources; supervising employees; advising senior managers.
• Asset qualifications (if applicable): university degree; experience in program delivery, advising executives, handling non-public property, protocol with senior officials, grant applications.
• Language: English essential.
• Competencies: integrity and respect, thinking strategically, teamwork, initiative, leadership, communication.
• Ability: work independently; run board meetings; manage operating budget.

Other qualifications and conditions

Security clearance: Reliability. Travel may be required. Overtime and training as needed. Adherence to ethics and conflict of interest policies. Vaccination and other employment equity considerations may apply. Information on employment equity and designation groups may be requested during application. Veterans preference may apply in some contexts. All information from the selection process may be used to evaluate applicants. Applicants must submit a valid email address and ensure it remains active.

How to apply and other notes

Online applications only. If you cannot apply online due to limitations, contact the employer for approval of an alternate method prior to the closing date. Applicants must complete the assessment independently. Content must remain confidential.