Curatorial Assistant
2 weeks ago
**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 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 ROLE**
Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the Curatorial Assistant assists in research, storage and handling of artefacts. Prepare documents pertaining to acquisitions and maintains a temporary acquisitions register. Prepare worksheets, labels and acquisition files for each artefact in accordance with museum standards and catalogue artefacts using museum software. Assist the curator with appraising donations and assigning a fair value market as per Revenue Canada policies.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**
High school diploma AND several years of experience in Museology
OR
An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered
**Experience**
in museum practices in collections management and care of artefacts
in preparing and writing reports
in historical research
in artefact documentation
in artefact labelling
in preventative conservation and storage for mixed media collections
in budget administration
**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential/ Bilingual an asset
Reading : None
Writing: None
Oral : Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.
**Learning and Development**: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.
**Perks**: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.
**START DATE**
June 2024
**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**
Job Reference: CFMWS09790
