Collections Assistant, Museum

Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines!

About the City:

At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

What You Will be Doing:

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate collection records and the storage of artifacts.
• Organize, arrange and accession artifacts and archival materials, and prepare catalogue classifications and finding aids.
• Store artifact and manage locations by means of up-to-date inventory controls.
• Carry out research applicable to cataloguing artifacts.
• Handle and clean artifacts according to accepted museum procedures.
• Prepare Condition / Treatment Reports and undertake basic conservation of artifacts.
• Monitor and maintain a safe work area.

These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.

Areas of Work:

Photographic Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.
• Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.

AV & Digital Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival documents and photography of artifacts.
• Handle artifacts according to accepted museum procedures.

Artifact Cataloguer

• Process acquisitions and artifact movements ensuring the completion of proper contractual documentation.

Archival & Map Cataloguer

• Carry out the scanning of archival photographic negatives, manipulate and store digital images.
• Process orders for digitally reproduced photographs and prepare invoices.

About You:

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in full-time, post-secondary studies and returning to full-time studies in the Fall, supporting confirmation letter from your Registrar’s Office will be required.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be between the ages of 16-30 years.
• Experience with photographic equipment, especially Digital SLR cameras and Studio Lighting.
• Familiarity with scanners, Adobe Photoshop and digital images.
• Understanding of museum classifications systems and processes.
• Experience in archival management, photography and databases.
• Knowledge of the creation, manipulation and storage of digital images.
• Knowledge of St. Catharines with an interest in community history and the Welland Canals.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and accurate in recording information.
• Good organizational & research skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group.
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
• Proof of education will be required upon hire.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary & Benefits: Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (for eligible positions).
• Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement. Learn more at OMERS.
• Flexibility: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).
• Professional Development: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.
• Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
• Great People: Work with a supportive team and a leadership team focused on growth and success.

Other Job Details:

• Pay Rate: $22.50
• Employee Group: Student
• Department: Community, Recreation and Culture Services
• Position Type: Seasonal, Full-time (May to August)
• Work Mode: In-person
• Work Location: St Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Number of Openings: 4
• Job ID: 2025-33
• Posted Date: January 24, 2025

Additional Information:

To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we kindly request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs. Applications received through other channels will not be considered.

For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

Employment Equity, Inclusivity and Accommodation:

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.