Public Art Conservation Student
7 days ago
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. The City offers unique, diverse jobs and a variety of work locations. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.- As a summer student, you will be given meaningful, productive and challenging assignments while being introduced to a career in municipal government. You will support the Public Art Conservator an Associate Conservator in the conservation and maintenance of the outdoor public art collection. Work will be primarily on-site at artworks located throughout the City. Primary duties include:
- Provide conservation treatment support for the public art conservation and maintenance work scheduled for the summer months.
- Support conservation documentation, including the writing of condition reports, graffiti/vandalism reports, and treatment reports.
- Use conservation documentation software to complete reports, process documentation images, and upload documentation to the art collection database.
- Carry out conservation and materials research as required to support conservation treatment work.
**Qualifications**
- Enrolled in a graduate degree in Art Conservation, preferably specializing in objects and sculpture.
- Working at Heights Certification is required (could be completed during first few weeks of employment if not attained previously)
- WHIMIS Certification is required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience working with gallery or museum collection management systems is an asset.
- Experience working with outdoor sculpture is an asset.
- A Valid class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and the use of personal vehicle.
- First Aid training is an asset.
- Critical thinking to support conservation decision-making.
- Strong work ethic and genuine interest in working with outdoor sculpture, as conservation of outdoor sculpture can be physically taxing.
- Strong communication skills to promote safe site-work.
- Strong conservation writing and documentation skills, with ability to be succinct and expeditious to keep up with summer maintenance workloads.
**Pre-Employment Requirements**
- Must be currently enrolled in school on a full-time basis with the intent to return to school full-time in the Fall of 2025.
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- If invited to an interview, you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification letter (indicating the program and year you are currently completing).
- Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Partnerships
Position Type: 1 Temporary Student (May - August)
Location: 2105 Cliff Street SW
Compensation: $28.88 per hour (2025 Rates)
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
- work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 311188
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