Specialist, Collections (Part-time)

Requisition ID: 23181 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week Salary Information: $21.859 - $25.770 per hour (2024 rates of pay) Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT - RC & Aquatics/CUPE 503 PT Rec Location: Various locations City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility ServicesApplication Close: 06/06/2027JOB SUMMARY Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research. You assist the Collections Officer/Cultural Planner with the intellectual (information) and physical management of artifacts/artworks. This includes: registration, cataloguing, preparing artifacts/artworks, preparing and maintaining display/exhibition/storage spaces, installing and dismantling the exhibitions, receiving shipments, and assisting with research and response to public inquiries. Duties include knowledge of museum standards in regard to the handling and care, preparation for delivery and installation, and storage of a wide range of objects. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Enrolled in university or college program in history, art history, fine arts, social sciences or museum studies Minimum of 1 year of collections management/registration experience in a museum/gallery environment and/or 1 year of technical experience in a museum/gallery environment (includes experience working with specialized tools for exhibit instillation) CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificatesAODA Customer Service/IASR TrainingKNOWLEDGE Provincial Conservation Standards for collections Registration practices and procedures Collection Management practices Knowledge of City of Ottawa standard computer software and museological databases Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation General Knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication Strong organizational and multitasking skills Strong computer literacy Ability to achieve goals with directions Ability to problem solve Attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a group setting Able to multi-task Ability to take initiative Reliable Flexibility Dexterity for handling objects Ability to lift 50 pounds WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing. Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].

Assist the Collections Officer with the intellectual and physical management of artifacts and artworks, including registration and cataloguing. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining display spaces, installing exhibitions, and responding to public inquiries.

Requires enrollment in a university or college program in history, art history, or museum studies, along with at least one year of collections or technical experience in a museum environment. Must possess current First Aid, CPR/AED certifications and AODA Customer Service training.

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• Collections Management
• Cataloguing
• Artifact Handling
• Exhibition Installation
• Research
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Problem Solving
• Attention To Detail
• Multitasking
• Physical Dexterity
• Employment Equity
• Art History
• Lifting Ability
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Program Development
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Audience Development
• Multilingualism
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Occupational Safety And Health
• English Language
• Exhibitions
• French Language
• Interpersonal Communications
• Proactivity
• Social Sciences
• Writing
• Collections
• Museum Studies
• Detail Oriented

• Art & Design
• Government & Public Sector
• Sports & Recreation
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Collections Specialist
• Museum Curator
• Archivists and Curators
• Curators

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

7 juin 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

24 heures par semaine