Copyright Officer
Canadian Museum of History
Gatineau QC
full-time
Salary: $70,034 - $86,674
We are looking for a Copyright Officer
As a
Copyright Officer
, you will handle requests for the use and reproduction of Canadian Museum of History (CMH) assets. You will research copyright status, contractual obligations, and ethical considerations. You will also negotiate fees, terms, and conditions of use and issue licenses. You will work with CMH project teams to acquire and clear content for exhibitions and other purposes. This includes finding suitable material, negotiating fair prices, and ensuring licenses meet CMH requirements. You will maintain records of requests, prepare invoicing documents, and respond to copyright-related questions. Additionally, you will collaborate with copyright experts from other Canadian museums and external organizations to share knowledge and best practices. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.
What we are looking for:
• Strong client focus
• Ability to research and gather information
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Organizational awareness
• Effective communication skills.
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in:
• Negotiating rights and reproduction agreements
• Drafting and reviewing copyright licensing agreements
• Using automated databases (Vubis, EMU, Excel, etc.)
• Providing client services
• Managing documents
Knowledge Of:
• Copyright law and licensing practices
• General principles of museology
• Archival formats (text, audio/video, photography, etc.) and digital reproduction limitations
• Database structures and cataloguing systems
• Basic financial administration procedures
Education: University Diploma in Archival, Museum Studies, Library Information Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation:
$ 70,034 to $ 86,674 (E5)
Status:
Permanent Full-Time Position (# 10244)
Security Level:
Reliability Status
Location:
100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
Language: CBC, We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered.
Open to : Museum employees, external candidates and/or candidates from our inventory. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
This position will remain open until filled.
We thank all candidates for showing interest; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. Candidates must ensure their application clearly demonstrates how their experience meets the selection criteria.
The masculine form is used in this document for the sole purpose of simplifying the text: it is not discriminatory in any way.
The Museum is committed to creating an organizational culture that fosters an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including candidates from all cultures, racialized communities, all abilities, all sexual identities and genders, and anyone else who can contribute to the diversity of ideas. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.
The Canadian Museum of History subscribes to the Employment Equity Act.
If you require an accommodation (including alternate formats of materials) in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Contact: Abiba Diarrassouba or Monica Lun Pun at 819-776-8176 and 819-776-8532 or at competition@historymuseum.ca.
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