Curator - Ottawa, Canada - Parks Canada

Parks Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Parks Canada - Archaeology, Collections and Conservation Branch
Ottawa (Ontario), Gatineau (Québec)
GT-03
$59,294 to $67,235 (salary under review)
For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

Closing date: 25 June :59, Pacific Time

Important messages:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Duties:

Provides curatorial technical services for historical collections for period environments and exhibits; coordinates the acquisition of objects and reproductions.

Work environment:

Did you know that as part of Parks Canada Agency's mandate to conserve, protect and present nationally significant cultural heritage, objects are an integral part of interpretation, exhibits and other programming? Did you know that the collection under Parks Canada's care includes over 700, 000 historical and more than 30 million archaeological objects? Are you someone who enjoys working in a job where you make a difference?

Have you ever thought of a career in support of Canada's iconic places? As a member of the Collections, Curatorial and Conservation Branch you will work with colleagues in national historic sites and national parks as well as colleagues in Collections, Archaeology, History, Conservation, Preventive Conservation and other National Office staff to support the management, use and conservation of the collection under Parks Canada's care.

Reporting to one of three senior Curators, you will provide advice and assistance on the selection, acquisition, evaluation, preservation, research and access to the national collection for exhibits and visitor experience activities.

Creativity and collaboration will help you promote access to the collection for all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, researchers, institutions and community groups.

As part of the Curatorial function your strong communication skills and shared vision will influence a number of unprecedented Parks Canada Agency initiatives, including the consolidation of the national collection in a new purpose-built collection storage facility, the involvement of Indigenous peoples in the care and presentation of Indigenous objects, and the implementation of a single Cultural Resource Management Information database.

Intent of the process:

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

Your résumé.

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with

acceptable specialization in a field directly related to the duties of the position (museology, material culture studies, Indigenous studies, history, archaeology, ethnology, anthropology, art history, curatorial, cultural resource management)

OR

an acceptable combination of education, training, experience or traditional knowledge in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES

Experience providing curatorial services for collections, exhibitions, and period environments
Experience providing research, reference and information services and preparing written responses
Experience using collections management information systems and information systems (File Maker, Access, K Emu)

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job):
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of current standard museum practices, procedures and techniques for the care, management, acquisition and disposition of collections
Knowledge of material culture as it relates to the history, production and use of artefacts

ABILITIES

Research, analyze, evaluate
Problem solve on the care, management, use and security of collections
Advise on and develop tools and training for the care, management, use and security of collections
Plan, research, and produce elements of exhibitions, interpretive products and animation activities
Consult, liaise and exchange information on the collection with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, communities, and external professionals
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders and on multidisciplinary teams

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Makes things happen
Demonstrates Integrity
Strives for excellence
Attention to detail

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job):

ASSET

Knowledge of health and safety regulations and directives as pertain to this position, whether it's work in the stockroom, in the field or with hazardous objects

Conditions of employment:

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information:

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