Taxidermist assistant

4 weeks ago

Caledon, Canada Advanced Taxidermy & Wildlife Design Ltd. Full time

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 to less than 7 monthsTasks
Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator
Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control
Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work
Prepare and mount skins of birds or animals for preservation, scientific or display purposes
Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 hours per week

Taxidermist