AddressSTUDENT JOB - SUMMER 2024
Division: Collections, Canadian War Museum
A student job at the Canadian Museum of History (CMH) and the Canadian War Museum (CWM) allows you to apply your learning while acquiring experience, developing skills and making professional contacts. The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum offer you a place to develop your future career and do fulfilling and meaningful work, in an inclusive and engaging environment, dedicated to museological excellence.
As a student Collections Assistant for the Collections, CWM Division, you will:
Work with the Collection Specialist and/or Technical Services in the movement, handling and storage of artefacts from diverse collections;
Update artifact database locations as needed;
Fabricate custom artefact housing and packs/moves objects as needed;
Work with photographer to facilitate the digitization of museum collections;
Confer with supervisors, technical services and conservation staff, Collection Specialists, and other Collections staff members on complex artefacts.
What we are looking for:
A diploma or working towards a diploma from an accredited program in Conservation, Heritage studies, or Museum studies from a recognized post-secondary institution;
Knowledge in Conservation practice, principles, theory, and ethics are an asset;
Various computer application software including MS Office Suite and database software such as KE Emu(an asset);
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with site and collections care activities;
Holder of a Firearms Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is an asset;
Experience handling artifacts and reproductions;
Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
Excellent communication skills;
Strong organizational skills, precision;
Military history knowledge is preferred.
Eligibility criteria:
Must be a full-time student at College or University;
Must be returning to full-time studies next session (a proof will be required);
Bilingualism, an asset;
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Working conditions:
37.5 hours per week;
Ability to employ and work in personal protective equipment (PPE);
Ability to stand for hours at a time and lift up to 15 kg (lb);
Hybrid work possible: None, work on site.
Compensation: $17.00/hour to $23.62/hour – variation according to the student’s level of education
Duration: May 27, 2024 to August 16, 2024
Workplace: 1 Vimy Place Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Security Clearance: Enhanced Reliability
Apply no later than March 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
Abiba Diarrassouba
Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Coordinator
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