Museum Curatorial Assistant - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Museum Curatorial AssistantPeel Art Gallery Museum & ArchivesContract Full-Time; 13 MonthsPay Band: $63,883 - $79,853 per annumReporting into the Supervisor of Arts & Culture the Curatorial Assistant provides curatorial support for PAMA Museum and integrated exhibitions, including research, graphic design, museum exhibit design, collections management, installation and de-installation, monitoring of museum exhibit spaces and collections, basic care and handling, and documentation of museum artifacts.The Curatorial Assistant also provides general support to the Museum team and other integrated PAMA teams.In this role you will:

• Assist with development and production of exhibitions including:
  • Interpretive planning, concept design, exhibition development and production.
  • Drafting, proofreading, and production of graphics, text, labels, interactive elements, and other didactics.
  • May design and/or fabricate special artifact mounts and other supports according to best practices.
  • Install and de-install exhibitions as part of a team, including packing and unpacking artifacts, completing condition reports, photography, and basic care, handling and moving of collections.
• Conducts research on wide range of subjects, contacts vendors, organizations and individuals for museum service delivery.
• Prepares reports, researches, verifies accuracy, and documents information to meet accepted Museum best practices.
• Assist with collections management tasks, including research and updating collections database.
• Assist with exhibition and gallery daily inspections, monitors lighting and artifact conditions, and assist with equipment monitoring requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other PAMA staff as required on special events, exhibitions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• University degree in history, art, archaeology or related subject plus basic knowledge of museum practices, generally acquired through completion of Management & Curatorship or Collections Conservation & Management program at the community college level, with at least 2 years job related experience in a museum setting. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience with collections management database systems.
• Ability to lift and carry objects and tools up to 30 pounds.
• Informational research skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office software.

Location: In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at 9 Wellington Street East, Brampton. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.Hours of Work: 35 hours a week; Monday to Friday. Flexibility required to work evenings, weekends, statutory holidays.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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