[BCMA] temp museum technician job postings, six months with possibility of extension

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Job Posting:

Museum Technicians
(two positions)
North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission


The North Vancouver Museum and Archives is seeking two energetic, conscientious individuals to provide assistance to the Museum Collections Manager for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension.

The North Vancouver Museum has a collection of over 17,000 historic objects, including objects related to the historic Moodyville town site, the development of the waterfront and the shipbuilding industry, outdoor recreation, North Shore households, municipal transportation, local First Nation activities, and notable citizens.  We are conducting a Collection Clean-up Project, which includes surveying NVMA's collection and preparing for deaccessioning and a facility move in 2015.

The position:  The Museum Technicians will assist with a variety of museum collection management tasks to survey and care for the museum collection. Tasks will include conducting an inventory of portions of the museum collection; basic cleaning of artifacts; assessing and preparing artifact supports; and updating documentation and database records. The Museum Technicians will be expected to be fully familiar with safety protocols and, under the supervision of the Collections Manager, will act as reference people for student employees and volunteers.

Qualifications:  The successful applicants must have completed first year of university or college, and have at least one year of related experience.  Knowledge of preventive conservation, artifact care and handling, and experience preparing artifact mounts is an asset, as is experience with museum documentation and database systems.  Other qualifications include an interest in history and museum or archives work, knowledge of material culture, a high degree of computer literacy, ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and deadlines, ability to lift 20lbs and walk up and down stairs, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and excellent written and spoken English language skills.

Wage:                   PG11-1 ($18.90/hr), with a limited range of benefits depending on length of employment term.
Work week:       35 hrs/week, Monday to Friday
Term:                    Start - Monday, July 16, 2012, for 6 months with possibility of extension.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on June 14, 2012.

Please submit résumé and covering letter by e-mail to nvmac at dnv.org<mailto:nvmac at dnv.org>, specifying "Museum Technician Position" and your name in the subject line, by fax (604-987-5688) or by direct mail addressed to Jan Manaton, Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives, 3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 3E5.

The North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission
is an equal opportunity employer.



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