Assistant Museum Curator

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

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Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the Curatorial Assistant assists in research, storage and handling of artefacts. Prepare documents pertaining to acquisitions and maintains a temporary acquisitions register. Prepare worksheets, labels and acquisition files for each artefact in accordance with museum standards and catalogue artefacts using museum software. Assist the curator with appraising donations and assigning a fair value market as per Revenue Canada policies.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Museum Technology or Conservation Technology AND several years of experience in a related field

Experience

In museum practices in collections management and care of artefacts
In preparing and writing reports
In historical research
In artefact documentation
In artefact labelling
In preventative conservation techniques
In storage for mixed media collections

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

As soon as possible

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.