Job Description

Work Term: Seasonal Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Rural area Heritage/historical site Museum

Tasks

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Operate audio-visual equipment Prepare reports Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage

Student status

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Full time enrollment

Computer and technology knowledge

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Adobe Photoshop MS Office MS Excel

Technical experience

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Cataloging Conservation and restoration Curatorial assisting Exhibit preparation Interpretation/guiding Picture Framing

Exhibit preparation experience

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Display cases Lighting Mounting/installing objects Matting prints and drawings Dioramas Shipping crates and forms Framing paintings, photographs etc. Models

Specialization or experience

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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

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Book Decorative arts Photography Prints and drawings

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence Own transportation Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Manual dexterity Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Organized Team player

Screening questions

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Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently a student? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed? What is your current field of study? What is your current level of study?

Other benefits

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Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

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Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for youths

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

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Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees * Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities