Acquisitions and Loans Coordinator
Organization
Canadian Museum of History
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Language Required
Bilingual (BBB)
Location
Gatineau, QC
Application Deadline
26-jan-2020
Job Start Date
N/A
Date Posted
N/A
Email
N/A
Website
www.historymuseum.ca/jobs
Salary
E5 ($56,149 to $72,368)
Job Description
We are looking for an Acquisitions and Loans Coordinator!
To be an employee of the Museum is to:
• Have the privilege of working for a prestigious museum of international renown and on one of the most beautiful sites in the region;
• Contribute to the preservation, promotion and exploration of Canada's rich history, current life in Canada and the cultural diversity of its people;
• Advance your career by enjoying an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
• Work with professionals who form a team and where your contribution is important and appreciated;
• Work in a harmonious environment where respect among colleagues prevails;
• Be able to develop your full potential while performing interesting and varied tasks;
• Benefit from a full range of benefits and the government's pension fund.
As an Acquisitions and Loans Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
Coordinating the collections acquisition, lending and borrowing processes with external and internal stakeholders; coordinates the processes involved in the transportation of all designated loans/exhibitions and/or new acquisitions for the Canadian Museum of History (CMH); and act as a technical expert for matters concerning CMH artefact and archival collections acquisition, loans and transportation processes.
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate has a solid experience in coordinating the transportation of artifacts and exhibitions loans; is autonomous and attentive to details, in addition to having a good sense of organization and analysis; and has an ability to interpret and understand the big picture.
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in:
• Coordinating the transportation of museum artifact and exhibition loans, domestically and internationally;
• Interacting with internal and external stakeholders, such as Donors, Lenders and other federal agencies (CCPERB, CBSA), as well as with external service providers, such as Appraisers and Fine Arts Freight Forwarders;
• Working with a collection management system such as KeEmu;
• Providing cost estimates;
• Generating legal documents and reports.
Knowledge of:
• Procedures governing domestic and international packing, crating and transport of CMH and borrowed collections;
• Applicable federal and international standards and legistration related to customs, cultural properties permits and certifications, C.I.T.E.S., Copyright Act,etc.
• General principles and practices of museology;
• Museum acquisitions, exhibitions, loans and documentation practices, policies and processes;
• Care and handling of museum artifacts and archival material.
Education: College diploma/degree in museology, and/or specialized training in regulations that relate to the acquisition and lending of cultural collections, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation: E5 ($56,149 to $72,368)
Status: Permanent Full-Time Position (# 9545-01)
Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec
Language: BBB imperative. We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation.
Security Clearance: Enhanced reliability
Open to: Museum employees, external candidates and/or candidates from our inventory. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Interested in this job opportunity?
Visit www.historymuseum.ca/jobs and select “Current Job Opportunities.”
Apply no later than January 26, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.