Collections Officer - Pickering, Canada - City of Pickering

City of Pickering

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Pickering, Canada

3 weeks ago

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One Team. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities

**Employment Opportunity
The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace and strives
to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all employees and community
members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and lived
experiences contribute to the growth and strength of our organization and community. As such, we
including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+,
and other diverse communities.

Collections Officer

6-month Temporary Contract ($24.85/hr.)
Under the direction of the Conservator, the incumbent is responsible for administrating collection
moves at the Pickering Museum Village.

Successful applicants will possess the following:

Post-secondary education in Conversation, Museum Studies, or demonstrated work experience.

years' experience in Conservation/Museum Collections work, including identifying pests,
- damage and performing artifact cleaning.

Experience in packing and moving collections an asset.
Ability to work independently is essential
Ability to use a forklift is an asset.
A strong knowledge of health and safety, especially in working with gas, steam, vehicular and

agricultural artifacts, possibility of pests, organic waste, and basic occupational health and safety
required. Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate hazards is required.

This position requires physical exertion to pack artifacts for transfer. Some artifacts are located in

the upper floor of buildings, up narrow and possibly winding stairs cases. They may require that
the Collections Officer use extensive personal protective equipment. An ability to lift up to 25 lbs.,
work in personal protective equipment, and mitigate hazards due to poor collections storage is
required

Ability to work effectively to complete the project in the time provided is essential

letter by no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, May 15, 2023 to:

Human Resources Department
By Fax:
One The Esplanade
Online**Pickering, ON L1V 6K7

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. In accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_,
personal information is collected under the authority of the _Municipal Act_ and is used for the purpose

The City of Pickering is committed to inclusive and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating
a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. In accordance with the