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Organization:
Ontario Science Centre
Division:
Science Experience
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Job code:
02924 - Museum Assistant 2
Salary:
$1,001.20 - $1,165.88 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges the communities we serve, enriching people's lives and understanding through engagement with science of local, national and global relevance. Since 1969, the Ontario Science Centre has welcomed more than 49 million visitors, with an interactive approach that was the model for science centres around the world. It is a venue for public dialogue about science and society, aiming to inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery and action to create a better future for the planet.
About the job
You will be responsible for the handling, care and maintenance of the Ontario Science Centre's collection and involved with the interpretation of heritage material. You will coordinate exhibit artifacts for hall relocations and special exhibitions, supervise the logistic planning and evaluation of exhibit artifacts to ensure conservation and preservation, and act as an expert resource for staff regarding the administration of OSC artifacts and their inclusion with other interfaces.
What you bring to the team
Knowledge of Museum Artifacts
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in curation to understand object handling, display and conservation issues
• Ability to evaluate exhibit artifacts to ensure their preservation
• Sound judgment and discretion to independently make decisions and resolve issues in the monitoring and maintenance of the artifacts
• Ability to read exhibit plans and technical drawings
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Strong team work and collaboration skills to effectively work with staff and work cooperatively to ensure the proper set up and take down of artifacts
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to other staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience
• Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills
Organizational and Computer Skills
• Coordination skills to implement systems and processes to organize and monitor artifacts being displayed
• Demonstrated ability to supervise logistical planning
• Proficiency with computer software to complete condition and inventory reports
Apply by:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Category:
Customer and Client Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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