Overview
Languages
English
Student status
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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Full time enrollment
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Rural area
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Heritage/historical site
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Museum
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Operate audio-visual equipment
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Prepare reports
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Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
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Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator
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Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
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Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control
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Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
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Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
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Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work
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Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Technical experience
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Cataloging
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Conservation and restoration
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Curatorial assisting
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Exhibit preparation
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Interpretation/guiding
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Picture Framing
Exhibit preparation experience
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Display cases
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Lighting
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Mounting/installing objects
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Matting prints and drawings
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Dioramas
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Shipping crates and forms
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Framing paintings, photographs etc.
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Models
Specialization or experience
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Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
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Book
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Decorative arts
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Photography
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Prints and drawings
Additional information
Security and safety
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Basic security clearance
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Team player
Benefits
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.