Job Description

Job ID: 31832

• Job Category: Economic Development, Arts & Culture
• Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services
• Work Location: Atlantic Avenue Storage Facility, 98 Atlantic Avenue
• Job Type & Duration: Temporary Full-time, 12 months
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $34.48 - 37.78
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 06-Apr-2023 to 21-Apr-2023

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with the examination and identification of conservation needs of objects required for exhibitions or loans, under consideration for acquisition or de-accessioning, or having sustained damage, under the direction of the Conservator.
• Plans, executes and documents conservation treatments as directed by the Conservator.
• Provides guidance and assistance to conservation volunteers and interns.
• Identifies objects requiring conservation and preventive conservation and reports findings to the Conservator.
• Implements policies and procedures concerning the conservation of collections.
• Assists the Conservator with advice and training to site staff on the care and conservation of objects belonging to or under the care of Museums and Heritage Services.
• Maintains conservation data in the collections management database.
• Assists with training of staff in care and handling and artifact conservation, under the direction of the Conservator.
• Performs inspections and reports related to the integrated pest management program.
• Generates and maintains permanent conservation records, including condition reports, treatment reports, photographic images, and technical data on materials used in conservation of the collection.
• Monitors environmental conditions in designated areas and reports findings to the Conservator.
• Participates in emergency preparedness and response planning for museum sites under direction of the Conservator.
• Participates in disaster response, salvage and recovery in collection, and documentation of recovery, as required.

Key Qualifications: * Post-secondary education in a relevant area of conservation of cultural property or the relevant combination of education and experience.

• Experience in Museums with treatments of historic objects made of a variety of materials and advising on preventive care and training non-conservators on collection care.
• Experience writing reports, conducting research and analyzing artifacts with careful attention to detail and the use of technical laboratory equipment.
• Experience performing conservation treatments within a strict budget and schedule.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver\'s License and must qualify for the City\'s equipment operating permits and requirements to operate a city vehicle travel to various work sites on a regular basis.

You must also have:

• The ability to acquire a valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License within 3 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of conservation principles and practices.
• Understanding of historical techniques of fabrication, chemical and physical properties of materials.
• Knowledge of the Professional Code of Ethics as set by the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property.
• Ability to communicate and simplify complex information.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure, respond to multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Current WHMIS certification is an asset.

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