Band 4 - Director of Learning and Engagement
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Requisition Number: 126856
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Category: Leadership and Management
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Band 4
Description
Director of Learning and Engagement
Learning and Engagement
Indigenous Relations, Reconciliation and Learning Division
Full Time, Permanent
Band 4
Annual Salary Range: $108,500.18 - $144,300.18 annually
Location: Victoria, RBCM Downtown
The Royal BC Museum, which includes BC Archives and IMAX® Victoria, is one of the oldest continually operating museums in Canada. A cultural centre of learning and research, it strives to broaden our understanding of British Columbia through collections, exhibits, outreach and community engagement. The museum celebrates the province’s diverse landscapes and the lives of the people who live here, enables research and knowledge sharing that advances our understanding of our world, and provides a dynamic place for discussion and reflection. IMAX® Victoria delivers educational and entertaining experiences that accompany the learning journey the museum offers.
The Royal BC Museum is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
Department Overview
Learning and outreach programs can enrich and change people’s lives in so many ways. As advocates of lifelong learning, we strive to connect and ignite a community of informed, empowered and compassionate British Columbians - providing meaning and relevance through a variety of inquiry-based programming. The museum and archives collections, museum research partnerships with communities are powerful touchstones. They inspire us to encourage critical thinking, inspire curiosity, drive creativity and spark joy, create active and thought-provoking experiences for adults, children & families and students of all ages.
The department is also responsible for community engagement, and in this respect, it is responsible for reviewing and operationalizing the Royal BC Museum’s Community Engagement Strategy in collaboration with departments from across the organization, and in partnership with government.
The Royal BC Museum seeks a highly collaborative and seasoned Director of Learning and Engagement to lead all programmatic activity—both inside and outside the museum's walls—to engage diverse audiences, increase public involvement, and expand the museum's role in and relevance to our communities. The Director of Learning and Engagement leads through service to diverse communities, learners of all ages, and a network of artists, creatives, and educators.
Please refer to the attached job profile for more details, including the required qualifications.
If you meet the criteria outlined in the job profile, we invite you to apply and contribute your expertise to our dynamic team.
Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements. To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed with the job profile.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in pdf format by Monday, November 23, 2026, at 11:59 pm (UTC-7 Pacific Time, BC) with the following subject line: Last Name, First Name, RB2026-20 Director, Learning and Engagement, via email to: RBCMAPPLICATIONS@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Additional Information:
This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status). The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) person seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or call #778-405-3452.
The Royal BC Museum, Archives and IMAX Victoria celebrate culture and history, sharing the stories of British Columbia in ways that enlighten, stimulate and inspire. Through research and learning, we strive to broaden understanding of our province and inspire curiosity and wonder. Located in Victoria on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen (Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations), we are proud to welcome 800,000 visitors annually.
We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is celebrated.
As an inclusive and accessible employer, please advise People and Development of any accommodations required to assist.