Heritage Technician
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Heritage Technician
- Organization name:
- The Grande Prairie Museum, and the Rev. Forbes Homestead Historical Site
- Job location:
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-15 to 2017-08-04 (11 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $20.80
Job title: Heritage Technician (YCW)
Institution: Grande Prairie Museum & Heritage Village
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Start Date: 2017/05/15
End date: 2017/08/25
Closing date of posting; 2017/05/01
Date posting submitted: 2017/01/11
Email: Apply at www.cityofgp.com
Contact Information: Charles Taws, Curator, ctaws@cityofgp.com
Web link to institution: www.cityofgp.com/gpmuseum
Salary: $20.80 per hour
Job Description: The Heritage Technician position is a temporary full-time summer position based on a flexible 35 hour per week schedule. It includes some holiday work (time in lieu given for holiday work) and most weekends.
The Heritage Technician will assist Collections Staff with the construction, research and improvements of exhibits, and assistance with heritage buildings, grounds and gardens. Working in a team to facilitate special events and programs will also be a focus of this position. Primarily located at the Grande Prairie Museum the Technician will also work at the Forbes Homestead and the Heritage Discovery Centre.
The Technician will be taught how to properly handle artifacts and will be able to access collections for various projects. They will be expected to assist with the daily operation and preservation of all three of our heritage sites.
This position is ideal for someone interested in local history and eager to take part in creative projects. Interest in carpentry and general handy work is also an asset. Qualifications include current CPR and AED certificate, valid class 5 driver’s licence, experience operating farm equipment and ability to lift 50 lbs. Please send applications through the City of Grande Prairie website only.
This employment opportunity is made available through funding provided by Young Canada Works. All applicants must be registered with YCW and meet all eligibility requirements. This position is subject to funding.
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