Young Canada Works Register Assistant - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Please note applicants for this position must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible).

Purpose:

Working with the gallery staff, the Young Canada Works AGYU Summer Collections Assistant will undertake and implement a range of activities relating to the functioning of a contemporary gallery, including duties related to the maintenance, management, and care of our permanent collection of art.

The role will gain invaluable professional experience in database management, art collections management, and an understanding of a public art gallery.

This position is part of a Youth Canada Workers in Heritage Organizations Program.

Education:

Undergraduate or graduate students from an arts-related field (art history, visual arts, museum studies, cultural studies, communications, or related discipline).

Experience:

Work experience in a contemporary art gallery or museum will be considered an asset.

Skills:

Additional Notes:

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (nonCanadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible).
Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
Not have another fulltime job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment.
Have been a fulltime high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment.
Intend to return to fulltime studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment. and

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********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.