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Job Description:
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Under the immediate supervision of the Head, Conservation, the incumbent assists in activities relating to the documentation and preservation of the collections and the conservation of objects.
Duties and Responsibilities • Evaluate and document the condition of objects and undertake the conservation treatment of them according to professional standards; • Give advice on the handling, mounting, crating, travel and storage of artefacts, particularly in the context of specific projects; • Develop expertise in conservation issues, especially those presented by objects in the Museum’s collections; • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current issues in the conservation field and of new techniques in the conservation of objects; • Acquire excellent historical knowledge of the collections of the Museum; • Undertake research in conservation and the treatment of objects; • Maintain professional relationships with other conservators in Canada and worldwide; • Share expertise through conference presentations, articles in professional journals or by other means; • Assist with the supervision of temporary personnel and interns; • Represent the Museum in a professional capacity.
Employment Conditions • Full-time and permanent position, 35 hr per week work schedule; • Compensation commensurate with experience with competitive benefits; • 3 months’ probation period.
Qualifications and Profile Required • Master’s degree in conservation from a recognized university; • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in conservation; • Excellent knowledge of the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association for Conservation; • Other relevant training/experience (e.g. History of material culture); • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; • Demonstrated research skills; • Highly analytical thinking, sound judgement and decision-making skills; • Ingenuity and sense of innovation; • Capacity to plan, autonomy – ability to work with little or no supervision; • Great manual dexterity, characterized by precision, attention to detail; • Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices; • Knowledge of The Museum System software, TMS is an asset.
Applications for the position will be accepted until April 27, 2018 (Ref.: #201809E). Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by email. Please provide: 1) Letter of intent 2) Curriculum vitae Forward to: Human Resources Department by e-mail: rh.mccord@mccord-stewart.ca
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