Conservation Technician Museum

**The County of Huron's Cultural Services-Museum Department is seeking a Full-Time Conservation Technician Museum to Join The Team**

**Position Summary**:
The Museum Technician is responsible for the care of the artifacts in the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol collection and for building exhibits and displays.

**What We Offer**:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the preservation of the exhibits and artifacts as part of the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol collection. Ensures the safe condition of the collection and artifacts both on display and in storage through environmental controls, pest management and personal inspection.
- Follows conservation standards and procedures to maintain the historical integrity of the Huron Historic Gaol and Log Cabin in any maintenance, repair, and modification.
- Determines and provides guidance regarding preventive conservation and preservation measures, including issues relating to access, handling, housing, storage, environmental control, contaminant and pest control, object installation and de-installation, exhibition, packing, and transit.
- Safe storage and housing for artifacts and archival items. Updates Museum database.
- Practices preventative conservation. Responsible for artifact care and handling, including preventative maintenance and cleaning.
- Installs and disassembles exhibits. Handles, moves, packs and unpacks artifacts for exhibits, storage, and loan. Mounts and prepares objects for display
- Designs and/or constructs museum exhibits, frames, display cases, and lighting, through use of carpentry, painting, glazing, and electrical
- Matts and frames works of art.
- Assists with set up for rentals, special events, and programs
- Some front desk reception, including greeting and directing visitors, and collecting admissions
- Works some weekends and is on-call for security emergencies
- Performs other duties assigned by the curator

**Qualifications and Educational Requirements**:

- Diploma in museum conservation from a post-secondary institution or Diploma from a Community College in one or more crafts or trades, e.g. carpentry, and training in museum studies in care and handling of artifacts and exhibition
- 2 years’ experience

**Competitive Compensation**:

- $29.85 to $34.93 per hour; as per the 2024 non-union wage grid
- OMERS pension plan

**Preferred Skills**:

- Knowledge and experience with care and handling of artifacts.
- Knowledge of preventative conservation in a museum context.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and stationary tools, as well as specialized equipment such as forklift and scaffolding.
- Computer competency in museum collection management software.
- Physically fit and able to lift artifacts up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s record, and ability to operate a cargo van.
- Must qualify to obtain a Firearms Acquisition Certificate

Submission Guidelines:

- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you

Posted October 15, 2024

**Don’t meet every single requirement?**

Pay: $29.85-$34.93 per hour

Work Location: In person