Curatorial Collections Assistant (Summer) - Varsity Programs & Collections Specialist
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Curatorial Collections Assistant (Summer) - Varsity Programs & Collections Specialist
- Organization name:
- Markham Museum
- Job location:
- Markham, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-14 to 2018-08-03 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.71
Anticipated start date: May 14, 2017.
Wage: $14.71 - $16.34 per hour (Grade 7, Steps 1-4)
Job Summary: The successful candidate will work within the Curatorial division and will be responsible for care of collections, maintenance and production of exhibitions as well as the delivery of hands-on object-based programming at the Markham Museum during our peak summer season.
Primary Job Duties: The successful candidates will:
- Assist with day-to-day curatorial tasks which may include: preventive conservation, pest & environmental monitoring, maintenance of exhibitions, and accurate documentation of collections;
- Plan, develop and deliver object-based public programs for youth audiences (7-12 years of age);
- Develop one independent outreach exhibition project during the summer. Duties will include: project research, exhibit planning and design, preparation of artifacts, fabrication of mounts, scanning, digital photography and installation;
- Assist senior curatorial staff with a collections review and development of a Collections Strategy;
- Other duties as required.
Competencies: We are looking for people whose skills reflect our values, including customer service, innovation, fiscal accountability, inclusiveness, results orientation, teamwork, problem solving, communication and quality focus.
Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when following procedures and also when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Qualifications:
Education: Applicants must be a full-time post secondary student pursuing a degree or diploma in a related field, including but not limited to: Museum Studies, Archives, History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Natural History, Education and have an interest in museum work as a possible future career;
Experience and Skills:
- Experience working with volunteers;
- Aptitude to deal with the public and program participants of various ages in a professional manner;
- Computer skills – standard Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with managing large amounts of data with care and precision. Knowledge of digital photography and an understanding of collections management software and thesaurus-based cataloguing would be an asset.
- Capacity to perform work requiring some heavy lifting (up to 20 Kgs.), as well as bending, and stooping, overhead reaches while positioning objects, and general manoeuvrability on a 25 acre site;
Certifications:
- All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks as required by the City of Markham.;
- High Five PCHD Certification is an asset;
- G Drivers License is an asset;
- Second language is asset.
Reporting: This position reports to the Curator (Collections Coordinator).
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is one of Markham's seven strategic priorities and we strive to develop and maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome to participate and where respect and acceptance is practiced in words and actions by all. The City of Markham is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the HR Department with your requirements. We thank all applicants who have applied, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
About the Museum: Markham Museum offers unique family and education experience, on 25 acres of parkland, featuring over 20 historic buildings. Markham Museum connects the history of Markham to today’s new ‘settlers’ by examining our environment and the tools we use to adapt to our changing world. The 25-acre Museum site offers year-round: exhibits, school programs, public programs and events, private event venues and research facilities.
This community museum’s collection consists of approximately 80,000 artifacts, specimens and archival documents. We offer research services to members of the public, scholars and to the staff of other departments within the City of Markham.
Characteristics of Markham : With its innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives, fiscal accountability and focus on quality of life, Markham is a leader among Canadian municipalities. It is a dynamic, change-oriented and culturally diverse municipality with an unwavering desire for excellence. Markham takes pride in providing superior service delivery and best value for tax dollar. The City of Markham employs approximately 1,000 regular full time staff across over 20 business units, and depending on the season, is supported by 1,300 to 1,800 part time, seasonal and temporary staff.
Located immediately north of Toronto, Markham is the largest of nine municipalities in York Region, with more than 350,000 residents and is recognized as a high growth community. As the most cutlurally diverse community in Canada, 69% of Markham residents were born elsewhere and 65% do not speak English or French as a first language. In addition to the Museum, the City operates the Markham Theatre and the Varley Art Gallery and operates recreation facilities that were use to host four sporting events as part of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Para Pan Am Games
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