Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-063 Research and Collections department CUR01
- $93 418 to $116,770 per year Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week) Work Location Natural Heritage Campus (NHC)
- Gatineau, QC Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-063 Your place at the Museum We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority). You have a place at the Museum About the position The Curator is responsible for the strategic development, documentation, preservation, security, accessibility, use, and long-term value of the Canadian Museum of Nature’s Invertebrate collections. Working with Zoology Section staff and partners across the Museum, the Curator establishes collection priorities, manages resources and risks, ensures compliance with applicable policies and requirements, and contributes to the Museum’s corporate objectives. The Curator cultivates external relationships with museum curators, researchers, collectors, donors, and potential patrons who may support the responsible acquisition, study, interpretation, or display of collection material for public knowledge, education, and inspiration. The Curator also engages in scholarly activities for up to 20% of their time, which may include conceiving, planning, conducting, and disseminating original scientific research within their area of expertise relevant to the mandate of the CMN and the objectives of the Research & Collections Division.



Please note that this position is not a primary research role and has a maximum of 20% of time allocated to independent or team-oriented research, subject to operational requirements. Working at the museum means:
- Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges
- An inclusive, friendly and safe work environment
- A competitive salary established by collective agreements
- Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans Eligibility criteria This position is open to all Employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Education and training: A PhD with a concentration or emphasis in marine invertebrate zoology and at least three years of experience working with diverse groups of invertebrates in a museum or other scientific environment; OR An M.
Sc. with a concentration or emphasis in marine invertebrate zoology and at least five years of experience in working with diverse groups of invertebrates in a museum or other scientific environment; OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Language

requirements:
English and French are essential Bilingual non-imperative: CBC/CBC ( definition )

Experience:
- At least three years of experience working with, developing, and/or managing invertebrate natural history collections,



including specimen identification and classification, systematic organization, documentation, physical care, access, and collection-development activities.
- Experience in cataloguing and planning and leading collection digitization and data-mobilization initiatives.
- Experience in the taxonomic classification and identification of invertebrates in general, with expertise in one or more marine invertebrate groups.
- Experience working with invertebrate specimens, including legalities and regulations concerning their collection, acquisition, shipment, and management, preparation and preservation techniques, conservation concerns and practices, including vulnerabilities to pests or other common risks, destructive sampling techniques, safe handling and care.
- Experience with the use of data management systems in collection management contexts.
- Experience with analytical techniques and data interpretation required for invertebrate identification. Relevant techniques could include application of dichotomous keys in relation to diverse traits (e.g., morphology, anatomy), DNA analysis (e.g., barcoding, phylogenetics, phylogenomics), X-ray radiography, other imaging, and/or microscopy for visualization or measurement of traits, etc.
- Experience setting and managing budgets.
- Experience in supervising, managing, and training staff and students.
- Experience in planning, managing, and executing complex collection-based projects or work programs.
- Experience using a variety of office software, including word processing and presentation applications, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic mail.
- Experience interacting with the public in various formats, such as group/class presentations, meet-the-expert events, collection

📌 Curator, Invertebrate Collections, Zoology Section (Gatineau)
🏢 Canadian Museum of Nature
📍 Gatineau