Museum Curator

1 month ago


Hornell Heights, Canada Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS Full time
WHO WE ARECFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.THE ROLEUnder the direction of the of the Museum Director (a military member), the Museum Curator is the primary staff member, responsible for overseeing all museum operations. The Museum Curator works closely with volunteers to manage all public-facing and administrative tasks of the museum. This role includes: coordinating museum collections management tasks (following acquisition procedures, entering and maintaining database entries, ensuring basic preventative conservation and proper artifact handling), organizing displays and exhibitions, delivering programming to a diverse audience, responding to research requests, organizing or performing community outreach activities, managing volunteers, and the overall administrative management of the museum.QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Museology, Art History or in a related field AND some years of experience in a related field. Experience In use of automated collections management systemsIn digital imagingIn historical researchIn budget administrationIn personnel administration, as requiredIn publications covering the history of the Canadian Armed Force, an asset In promotion and advertisingIn preparing and obtaining grants from various Departments

Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEnglish Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Basic

Writing: Basic Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training. Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.OTHER INFORMATIONThis is an on-site position with an assigned work location. Regular work week is from Tuesday - Saturday. Anticipated contract length is 1 year.START DATE17 June 2024INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.
  • Museum Curator

    1 month ago


    Hornell Heights, Canada CFMWS Full time

    **WHO WE ARE** CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and...