Head Archivist

The Museology Technician assumes responsibilities related to the management and conservation of the art and material culture collections of Avataq:

- Contribute to the development of access procedures to the Museum Reserve.
- Administer and register the entry and exit of objects from the Museum Reserve.
- Ensure safe and supervised accessibility to the Museum Reserve and the Collections.
- Ensure the protection of the Avataq collections by respecting the standards of preventive.
- Actively participate in the collection storage monitoring.
- Participates in the recording and cataloging of collections.
- Coordinate the photographing of the collection’s objects.
- Develop and animate scenarios for visits to the Museum Reserve adapted to different types of audiences.
- Develop and set up workshops for Nunavimmiut relating to the conservation and enhancement of their heritage assets.
- Design educational tools for Nunavimmiut interested in northern museology.
- Participate in the production of funding requests and monitor the various project implementation and management activities.
- Willing to perform any other related tasks useful to the operation of Avataq or its Department of Museology.

**Job requirements**:

- University degree in museology or a combination of work experience and training deemed relevant for the position.**
**- Training in history and art, archival science or archeology is an asset.**
**- Work experience in museology and more particularly in the field of conservation and collection management.**
**- Knowledge of Inuktitut and experience in a northern environment are assets.**
**- Bilingual (French/English) is essential.**
**- Superior computer knowledge (Microsoft office, File Maker Pro, database).**
**- Strong writing skills and excellent quality of oral communication in French and English.**
**- Strong interest in Nunavik cultural and natural heritage.**
**- Sense of organization, planning and initiative.**
**- Strong people skills and open-mindedness.**
**- Available to travel, especially in Nunavik.**

Type d'emploi : Temps plein

Salaire : 45 000,00$ à 55 000,00$ par an

Avantages:

- Assurance Invalidité
- Congés de Vacances et Compensatoires
- Garderie sur Place
- Indemnité de logement
- Programmes de Bien-être

Horaires de travail:

- 8 Heures

Lieu du poste : Un seul lieu de travail

Date de début prévue : 2023-02-01