Information Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

INFORMATION ASSISTANT, MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART

The MMA is a public, university-affiliated art museum, one amongst 48 such institutions in Canada. The MMA houses one of the best collections in a university-affiliate in the country.

The collection of approximately 7,000 objects, includes Indigenous, contemporary Canadian, and 15th**:

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th Century European art. The collection is housed in a facility with museum standard environmental and security controls, 5 exhibition galleries, 5 onsite storage vaults and 11 fulltime staff. The Museum hosts an ongoing exhibition program, public/education programs and acquisitions program supported by a significant online and social media presence.**:

Vision

_ The MMA will positively disrupt the traditional museological narrative by creating more inclusive, dynamic, and experiential relationships between peoples and artistic practices.

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Mission

The MMA is a meeting space for both the campus and the community situated within the traditional territories of the Mississauga and Haudenosaunee nations.

The Museum engages, educates, and inspires through:

_ _Growing an awareness of the interconnectivity of the past, present and future_; _Advancing de-colonization_; _Engaging in innovative and imaginative research_; _Dismantling institutional and ideological boundaries_; _Partnering and collaborating with intentionality_; _Diversifying the collection; and Building capacity.

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The Information Assistant is responsible for monitoring/guarding in the museum galleries.

Required Skills & Experience

2year community college diploma in art, art history or a related field
6 months relevant experience
The hours of the position are as follows: Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 11 am 5:15 pm; Thursdays, 11 am 7:15 pm.
It is an exciting time to join the MMA If you feel you are the right person to join our team: in a time of transition, in a time of significant social and political action in the arts and sociocultural communities; if you are dynamic, motivated and a team player, this job offers the opportunity to contribute to a transformation in the arts in Canada_

The Information Assistant is a UNIFOR Local 555 Grade 3 position at McMaster University and compensation adheres to the articles of the Collective Agreement which can be found on-line at McMaster University.

July 21st
, 2023

Responsibilities:

Process front desk sales including catalogues, tote bags and postcards.
Provide art and art historical information to visitors.
Conduct tours and workshops to visitors according to information developed by education staff.
Ensure visitors do not photograph, touch, handle, or remove works of art or exhibits.
Perform security checks at the beginning and end of shifts.
Open and close Museum in accordance with proper security protocol.
Complete financial forms such as cheque requisitions, expense reports, purchase orders and journal entries
Reconcile deposits and financial statements

How To Apply

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Policy Statement

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors.

The University's Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the "Vaccination Policy"), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground.

While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time.

Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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