Full-Time

Curatorial Assistant

Posted on Sep 17

Canadian Automotive Museum

Oshawa, ON

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Organized

Technical Experience

Interpretation/guiding; Exhibit preparation; Curatorial assisting

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Science and technology museum; Museum; Heritage/historical site

Additional Skills Prepare reports

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Office

Exhibit Preparation Experience Mounting/installing objects

Specific Skills

Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts; Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage; Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping; Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Experience Will train

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English

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