Curatorial Assistant

Employer

City of Medicine Hat

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Museology/museum studies
• Anthropology, general
• Archaeology
• History, general

Work setting

• Urban area
• Willing to relocate
• Museum
• Recreational or cultural centre
• Regional or city art gallery

Tasks

• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Prepare reports
• Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
• Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator
• Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
• Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
• Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work
• Prepare and mount skins of birds or animals for preservation, scientific or display purposes
• Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program