Repatriation Technician

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Date Posted: 11/05/2025Req ID: 45901Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & ScienceDepartment: Department of AnthropologyCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00034481About usThe Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.Your opportunityThe Department of Anthropology is concerned with the unity and diversity of humanity, human culture, and society from comparative and global perspectives. Members of our department have consistently included distinguished anthropologists of international renown, and continually provide research in a wide range of areas. As part of the University of Toronto, one of the world’s top research universities, our department conducts research that is broadly international, varying in method and theoretical frame that seeks to understand human experience in social, cultural, temporal, and evolutionary contexts. Our program reflects the diversity of the field, which we see as a source of intellectual excitement and strength.Under the general supervision of the Department Manager, the Repatriation Technician & Curator oversees departmental collections and maintains electronic and hard copy collections catalogues. The position supports faculty research in relation to preparation of publications and presentations. The position supports the department in the process of facilitating the repatriation and restitution from the department’s collections. The Repatriation Technician & Curator supports laboratory-based teaching by maintaining and facilitating the safe and efficient use of department laboratory and field equipment. The Repatriation Technician & Curator oversees the collections use by students and outside researchers in accordance with department and university practices and procedures.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as the first point of contact for collections and lab enquiriesPreparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies used in teaching and/or research labs and ensuring that the material needs of laboratory exercises and/or courses are available; liaising with joint health and safety committee members regarding policies and proceduresApplying established standards in the conservation and administration of collections and applying established standards when cataloguing materials and maintaining a record of inventoryCoordinating selection and acquisitioning processes and coordinating repatriation processes while adhering to ethics, rules and regulations on the use of collection materials and in keeping with cultural sensitivitiesImplementing plans and process improvements for collections acquisition and repatriation activitiesCoordinating the installation and de-installation of exhibitsServing as a technical resource on laboratory protocols, and experimental procedures and equipmentEssential QualificationsMasters degree in Anthropological Archaeology, Osteoarchaeology, Biological Anthropology or related fieldMinimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience with collections curation. Experience with collections repatriation is strongly preferredExperience with computer database management for collections, museum and/or laboratory procedures, and laboratory analysis.Experience working with equipment such as common bench tools, photograph equipment, molding and casting equipment, fume hoods, scalpels or similarExperience working with databases and producing reportsExperience in researching and maintaining computer databaseDemonstrated knowledge of use of standard laboratory equipment and techniques includingchemical storage and auditsExcellent verbal and written communication skills and tactStrong problem-solving, detail orientation, research and analytical skillsAbility to deal tactfully, personably and effectively with studentsat all levels, staff and faculty, as well as with the publicAdvanced skills in MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)AssetsExperience with exhibit designExperience working with laboratory-based teachingExperience with designing computer databaseTo be successful in this role you will beAccountableCooperativeDiplomaticOrganizedSelf-directedNote:This is a term position ending in August 6, 2027.Closing Date: 11/13/2025, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 12 -- $81,312. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $103,986. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Engineering / TechnicalLived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UPAccessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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