Collections Assistant

1 week ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada City of Kingston Full time
Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary

The City of Kingston is currently undergoing a major collections review which includes a complete inventory and re-cataloguing of the civic collection.

The civic collection consists of City-held artifacts, artwork, the collections of The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, the Pump House Steam Museum (PumpHouse), and the collection associated with the City of Kingston's City Hall National Historic Site.

The Collection Assistant(s) will work closely with the Civic Collection Technician to complete an inventory of the entire civic collection, (re)catalogue and photograph artifacts and update the collections management database with current information.

The Collection Assistant(s) will also help with the environmental and pest monitoring at City Hall National Historic Site as well as the two municipal museums.

Hours for the position are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Duties

Inventory and catalogue artifacts and archaeological material held in the City's civic collection using the Proficio database

Photograph artifacts following proper museum standards

Provide general office support, including data entry

Handle, move, transport artifacts, artwork and memorabilia held in the City's civic collection

Inventory, condition report and photograph the City's public art collection, a collection that consists of a range of artifacts and artworks located in public parks and outdoor spaces throughout Kingston

Complete yearly assessments and condition reports of the Mayoral portraits located at City Hall

Responsible for the storage and inventorying of artifacts

Assist with minor preventative conservation as directed by the Civic Collection Technician

Research the history and background of artifacts

Answer inquiries and communicate with visitors and members of the public when completing tasks at City Hall and the various sites

Complete environmental monitoring using HOBO dataloggers and HOBO Software

Rotate and analyze pest management traps located at the various sites

Assist with a large storage reorganization of the City's art collection

Collaborate effectively as part of a large team within the Cultural Services department

Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Competencies
MUST BE ENROLLED IN AND RETURNING TO POST SECONDARY STUDIES IN FALL OF 2023

Background or experience in one or more of the following areas: museology, archival science, history, public administration, library science, archaeology and/or record and information management

Experience in a museum, gallery or heritage site is an asset

Experience using collections management database software an asset

Valid class "G" level Ontario driver's license and access to transportation is a significant asset

Must demonstrate Corporation of the City of Kingston core competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Strong attention to detail

Appreciation for the care, treatment and preservation of artifacts

Proficient with the use of detailed digital photography

Intermediate skills in MS Office

Ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision

Proven customer service skills

Closing Statement

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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