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Job Description:
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The Preventive Conservation Officer will help provide a comprehensive and unified preventive conservation service for the Museum collections (artifacts, archives). Perform monitoring and analytical duties and provide technical assistance to promote best practices throughout the Museum for the long-term preservation of its collections. Help deliver preventive conservation and collection care training, in collaboration with other stakeholders, as part of the Museum’s strategies.
We require an individual who has completed a Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management program (or approved equivalent) in addition to a minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a museum, art gallery or archives with a specialization in preventive conservation. The position requires an understanding of the role of museums and archives in national reconciliation. The candidate must have intermediate word processing and advanced database software skills; proven written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills; the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate a number of tasks at one time. The candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a team player. Knowledge of building environmental control systems and pest control, and a knowledge of health and safety regulations related to conservation is also required.
Must possess a valid Firearms Possession/Acquisition License (or obtain within 6 months of hire). This position requires the ability to lift boxes of archival material and/or artifacts weighing up to 30 pounds.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter, quoting file number, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018, to:
City of Peterborough, Human Resources Division, City Hall, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9. Fax: (705) 742-7021 hr@peterborough.ca
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