The Brockville Museum seeks a recent museum studies graduate to act as Assistant Collections Technician to help inventory, reorganize and catalogue a collection of large objects. The position is temporary full time position (internship). The internship runs Monday to Friday, from June 2, 2025, to November 7, 2025 (35 hours per week).
Under the supervision of the museum Collections Coordinator, the Assistant Collections Technician will conduct an inventory of objects stored in an offsite warehouse, help organize the space, assess object condition, photograph, and catalogue objects using the museum’s online Collections Management System (MINISIS).
The Assistant Collections Technician will be a recent graduate from a museum studies program or related field with demonstrated technical knowledge of museological practices, including cataloguing and collection management techniques as well as sound understanding of proper handling of artifacts. Experience working with a collection management system is an asset.
Candidates must demonstrate superior attention to detail, comfort navigating Windows operating system and Microsoft Word and Excel, comfort working independently, and problem solving and critical thinking skills. Candidates must be able to perform medium physical labour, including lifting and carrying objects and boxes weighing up to 40 pounds and demonstrate a commitment to adhering to health and safety practices.
As this position requires regular travel between the museum and its off-site storage facility (a distance of 2.2 kilometres), a valid ‘G’ Driver’s License and ability to provide own transportation is required (mileage will be reimbursed).
Must meet Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage criteria, including being a recent graduate under the age of 30.
The personal information submitted is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. The municipality is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation. For applicants with a disability, accommodations are available upon request in the recruitment process should you be selected to participate.
Interested and qualified applicants may apply online on or before Tuesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm by submitting a resume and cover letter at https://brockville.com/career/assistant-collections-technician-internship/
The City of Brockville wishes to thank all applicants and advises that only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
