Collections Assistant, Museum - All Positions
Organization
The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines
Job Type
Student
Language Required
English
Location
St. Catharines
Application Deadline
28-Feb-2020
Job Start Date
04-May-2020
Date Posted
24-Jan-2020
Email
hr@stcatharines.ca
Website
https://trr.tbe.taleo.net/trr01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=COSC&cws=37&rid=1413
Salary
$16.88 per hour
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain comprehensive and accurate collection records and the storage of artifacts.
Organize, arrange and accession artifacts and archival materials, and prepare catalogue classifications and finding aids.
Store artifact and manage locations by means of up-to-date inventory controls.
Carry out research applicable to cataloguing artifacts.
Handle and clean artifacts according to accepted museum procedures.
Prepare Condition / Treatment Reports and undertake basic conservation of artifacts.
Monitor and maintain a safe work area.
Areas of Work:
Photographic Cataloguer
Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.
Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.
AV & Digital Cataloguer
Carry out the scanning of archival documents and photography of artifacts
Handle artifacts according to accepted museum procedures
Artifact Cataloguer
Process acquisitions and artifact movements ensuring the completion of proper contractual documentation.
Archival & Map Cataloguer
Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.
Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.
Position Requirements:
Enrolled in full-time, post-secondary studies and returning to full-time studies in the Fall. Supporting confirmation letter from your Registrar’s Office will be required.
Must be eligible to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be between the ages of 16-30 years.
Experience with photographic equipment, especially Digital SLR cameras and Studio Lighting
Familiarity with scanners, Adobe Photoshop and digital images.
Attention to detail and accurate in recording information.
Understanding of museum classifications systems and processes.
Experience in archival management, photography and databases.
Good organizational & research skills.
Knowledge of the creation, manipulation and storage of digital images.
Knowledge of St. Catharines with an interest in community history and the Welland Canals.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group.
Hourly Rate: $16.88
Expected Work Location: St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
Expected Hours of Work: Currently Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
**PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A STUDENT POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS**
The City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Please apply via the following link: https://trr.tbe.taleo.net/trr01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=COSC&cws=37&rid=1413