Do you have a passion for preserving Ontario's cultural heritage? Join the Ontario Heritage Trust and take the lead in caring for a collection of 25,000 artifacts that tell the story of Ontario from the 18th to 20th centuries.
About the job
As Curator, Cultural Collections, you will:
• Develop and implement conservation plans for artifacts and archival materials
• Oversee artifact care at museums and heritage sites across Ontario
• Manage the collections budget and contracts with conservators and museum professionals
• Research, document, and evaluate artifacts to support exhibitions and public programs
• Create engaging displays and online content to share Ontario's history
• Build partnerships with educational institutions and mentor emerging professionals
This is your chance to make history accessible and meaningful for future generations.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You must possess a certificate, diploma or degree in museum studies, or post-secondary degree in conservation, art history, museology or equivalent education and/or professional training
Business Knowledge:
• Understanding of museum practices and Ontario's art, social, political, and cultural history
• Knowledge of historical research, archival methods, and curatorial best practices
• Ability to plan and deliver conservation and exhibition programs across multiple sites
Technical Knowledge:
• Familiarity with legislation, preservation theory, and artifact conservation techniques
• Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials used in collections management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
• Strong writing and presentation skills to engage diverse audiences
• Sound judgment and diplomacy when working with donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Supervisory skills to manage contracts and professional services
Computer Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Office and advanced experience with collections databases and museum software (e.g., MINISIS)
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment