Student-collections Assistant - Mississauga, Canada - City of Mississauga

City of Mississauga

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Req ID: 24843

Vacancy Type:
Seasonal - Summer term (12 weeks)

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 03/22/2024

Job Summary:

The main objective of the Summer Collections Assistant position is to assist with conducting an artifact inventory of the Benares Storage.

This requires physically checking each artifact, creating new barcode labels, taking photographs as needed, and updating our Past Perfect database.

As well, condition reports on random artifacts from the collection will be created and entered into our database.

The final objective would be for the research and development of 15 (1-page) biographies of personalities from Mississauga to augment our database.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Collections Supervisor, the Summer Collections Assistant will:

Work as part of a team to complete an artifact inventory of the storage at Benares Visitor Centre as well as create 75 condition reports.
Using Past Perfect database, tasks will also include data entry, historical research, scanning and/or taking digital images, and barcoding
Assist with research and development of 15 (1 page) biographies of personalities from Mississauga's past to augment our database.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be a student working towards or planning to pursue a museum degree with a background in museum studies, history, or archival studies
Working knowledge of Past Perfect would be an asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent data entry, research, and computer skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a team
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
Solid knowledge of Canadian History would be an asset
Familiarity with Mississauga history would be an asset
Access to a vehicle is an asset
Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Be between 16 and 30 years of age to start employment;
Have registered as a high school, college, CEGEP or university student ( as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW assignment;
Intend to return to studies during or after the YCW work assignment;
Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; And not have another fulltime job during the YCW assignmentHourly Rate/Salary:

Hours of Work: 35

Work Location:
custlocation

Department/Division/Section:
CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment, Indigenous Rel, Heritage & Museums

Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

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Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.