Conservation Technician

Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol
Employer:
County of Huron

Salary

$29.85 to $34.93 per hour, as per the 2024 non-union wage grid

Location

Goderich, ON

Deadline

November 14, 2024

The County of Huron’s

Cultural Services-Museum Department is seeking a

Full-Time Conservation Technician Museum to Join The Team!

Position Summary:

The Museum Technician is responsible for the
care of the artifacts in the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol collection
and for building exhibits and displays.

What We Offer:

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to
offering a modern work environment that puts people first.  We are a
Certified
Living Wage
employer that values equity, diversity and
inclusion.  We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive
benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio
of employment opportunities.  When you join our team, you’ll have the
benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of
skills and knowledge.  We offer training, mentorship, and career
development opportunities to all staff.  When you work for the County of
Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of
your efforts firsthand.  It’s a great place to work!

Learn more about working for the County of
Huron:
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Role and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the preservation of the exhibits and artifacts as
    part of the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol collection. Ensures
    the safe condition of the collection and artifacts both on display and in
    storage through environmental controls, pest management and personal
    inspection.  
  • Follows conservation standards and procedures to maintain the
    historical integrity of the Huron Historic Gaol and Log Cabin in any
    maintenance, repair, and modification.
  • Determines and provides guidance regarding preventive conservation
    and preservation measures, including issues relating to access, handling,
    housing, storage, environmental control, contaminant and pest control,
    object installation and de-installation, exhibition, packing, and transit.
  • Safe storage and housing for artifacts and archival items. Updates
    Museum database.
  • Practices preventative conservation. Responsible for artifact care
    and handling, including preventative maintenance and cleaning.
  • Installs and disassembles exhibits. Handles, moves, packs and
    unpacks artifacts for exhibits, storage, and loan.  Mounts and
    prepares objects for display
  • Designs and/or constructs museum exhibits, frames, display cases,
    and lighting, through use of carpentry, painting, glazing, and electrical
  • Matts and frames works of art.
  • Assists with set up for rentals, special events, and programs
  • Some front desk reception, including greeting and directing visitors,
    and collecting admissions
  • Works some weekends and is on-call for security emergencies
  • Performs other duties assigned by the curator

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

  • Diploma in museum conservation from a post-secondary institution or
    Diploma from a Community College in one or more crafts or trades, e.g.
    carpentry, and training in museum studies in care and handling of
    artifacts and exhibition
  • 2 years’ experience

Competitive Compensation:

  • $29.85 to $34.93 per hour; as per the 2024 non-union wage grid
  • OMERS pension plan

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge and experience with care and handling of artifacts.
  • Knowledge of preventative conservation in a museum context.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools and stationary tools, as
    well as specialized equipment such as forklift and scaffolding.
  • Computer competency in museum collection management software.
  • Physically fit and able to lift artifacts up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s record, and ability to
    operate a cargo van.
  • Must qualify to obtain a Firearms Acquisition Certificate

Please forward your letter of application and
resume by 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to:
[email protected]

Submission Guidelines:

We would love to have you join our team!
To apply for this position, please ensure that:

  • Email subject is “2024 – Conservation Technician Museum”
  • The cover letter is a maximum of one page
  • Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
  • The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely
to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re
excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with
every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of
Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic
workplace.

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