Re-posted: Student - Archaeological Collections Management Assistant

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This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position. You will also be required to identify the cities you are able to travel to and work in. Some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Please check the location of the cities using Google Maps before indicating in your application that you are able to travel to and work in that city Note: relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.

Some positions on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and are required to pay union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay cheque. Additional information on other entitlements and exemptions are set out in the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

What can I expect to do in this role?

Work Description:

You will work under the direction of an Archaeology Review Officer, who is located in the London office, to perform some of the following tasks:

• Inventory, organize and rehabilitate (re-box, re-bag) archaeological collections in ministry storage areas as necessary
• Assist in the management of the archaeological collections
• Provide administrative support (filing, data entry) to help in the maintenance of the collections database and day to day office management

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

All positions on this job ad require students to meet the mandatory program eligibility requirements including being at least 15 years of age on the first day of employment. There is no age limit.

Some positions on this job ad may require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.

In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, some positions on this job ad may require the successful candidate(s) to provide a general screening check. A general screening check includes a criminal record check and if applicable, fingerprint verification, at your own expense.

Some positions on this job ad may be excluded and not represented by OPSEU depending on the area/department in the Ministry where they are located. This will be disclosed during the recruitment process by the hiring manager.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data).

You can apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public

You apply your interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and have a strong work ethic to work independently.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access), presentations (PowerPoint); email and internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.

You can apply your knowledge and experience with research methods, data collection and management, including tracking, data entry, maintaining databases and statistical analysis

You have a basic understanding of the principles and best practices related to archaeological collections management

Analytical and Organizational Skills

You apply your research and analytical skills to gather information, assess and summarize and provide recommendations

You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information

You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.

You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, March 9, 2015 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.