Senior Operations Manager – Museum Operations

About the role

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum at the University of British Columbia seeks a Senior Operations Manager to provide day‑to‑day and long‑term operational and strategic leadership. Reporting to the Museum Director, the role supports the museum’s academic, educational and public‑outreach mission.

Key responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic planning for all museum functions and collections.
• Oversee finance, budgeting and human‑resources activities.
• Supervise museum staff and coordinate with volunteer groups.
• Liaise with faculty, university departments (HR, Financial Operations, Building Operations, Campus Planning, IT, Access Control) and external commercial partners.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Dean and Faculty of Science academic units.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior operational or administrative leadership within a large‑scale institution.
• Experience managing finance, budgeting and human‑resources processes.
• Ability to work closely with academic departments and external stakeholders.
• Strong supervisory and team‑management skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $7,622.83 – $11,886.67 CAD per month.
• Opportunity to lead a major public‑outreach museum serving over 50,000 visitors annually.
• Supportive academic environment within UBC’s Faculty of Science.