Collections Assistant
- Volet de programme :
- Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
- Titre de l'emploi :
- Collections Assistant
- Nom de l’organisme :
- Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum
- Lieu de l’emploi :
- Selkirk, Ontario
- Durée de l'emploi :
- 2017-06-06 à 2017-08-26 (12 semaines)
- Salaire horaire :
- 13,70 $
Job Title: Collections Assistant
Location: Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum
Duration: 12 weeks, 30 hours/week
Wage: $13.20/hour
Start Date: June 6, 2017
End Date: August 26, 2017
Language of Work: English
Collections Assistant required to inventory and organize permanent and archival collections at the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum. Information will be also be entered into the Museums collections database. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying item for deaccession, conservation, use in public and educational programming, and organizing artifacts and archival collections into proper storage for ease of access by staff and volunteers.
Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum has an extensive collection of rural education material consisting of 3-D objects and an archival collection relating to Selkirk and Haldimand County; the collection of photographs, text books, furnishings, sports related materials, etc., dates back to the 1800's.
The Collections Assistant will work with Museum staff and volunteers to inventory and organize a large percentage of the existing permanent collection and archival collections in order to improve the accessibility and usability of the 1200 objects by staff and volunteers.
Experience in library or museum setting or working knowledge of artefact handling, museum archives processes and computer skills is preferred.
Additionally, the Collections Assistant may be asked to assist patrons with general research queries as required and to assist in collection organization as required.
The candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines. The Assistant must manage tasks with thorough attention to detail, be enthusiastic and creative with excellent oral and written communication skills. This position requires initiative as well as collaboration and flexibility when working with the staff and volunteers. Experience with Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as Freedom of Information Act, AODA legislation and other relevant documentation would be a benefit. Candidates should possess a valid Ontario driver’s license. While First Aid and CPR training is not a requirement, it would be considered an asset.
Level of Education: Community College or University (with an emphasis on Museum Studies or related discipline)
Candidate will be contacted by Haldimand Museums staff and interview will be arranged. Interviews will take place at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 45 Munsee St. Cayuga, ON.
Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of two Heritage and Culture Unit staff using questions determined by the Haldimand County Human Resources Division and Museums staff. Testing to determine level of computer sill may be administered by Human Resources Staff. Candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio of their work.
The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal reference check.
Deadline for Application is May 3, 2017.
Applications may be mailed, emailed or submitted in person to:
Haldimand County
Human Resources
45 Munsee Street, P.O. Box 400
Cayuga, ON, N0A 1E0
email: careers@haldimandcounty.on.ca
Community Characteristics:
• Haldimand County is where the waters of the Southern Grand River flow into Lake Erie – offering visitors the experience of both “Grand River Country” and “Ontario’s South Coast.”
• For nearly 300 years, the Grand River has been used for commerce, power and recreation. The area is part of the only Carolinian Forest pocket left in Canada.
• The Grand’s varied resources, its historic charms, cultural assets and distinctiveness are recognized nationally and internationally with its designation as a Canadian Heritage River.
• Lake Erie’s beautiful shoreline offers countless opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming – or basking in the sun on one of our many beaches!
• Our unique, historical and picturesque communities offer visitors small town charm and friendliness. Agriculture is also a very important aspect of Haldimand County where visitors can enjoy scenic rural landscapes.
Selkirk:
• The quaint town of Selkirk is located on Lake Erie’s sunny shores.
• Take a hike on one of Selkirk’s many nature trails, visit unique shops, and take in the creative murals on the town’s main corners.
• For nature lovers, Selkirk Provincial Park has excellent camping and is well known for its sport fishing. Docking and boat launches are located nearby.
• Selkirk is home to the heritage attractions of Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum, the Canadian Drilling Rig Museum and Cottonwood Mansion.
• Activities throughout the year include Heritage Day in February, the Selkirk Gas Fest, and an annual Fish Fry in August.
Please visit the following websites for more information:
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/museums
http://tourism.haldimandcounty.on.ca
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