Conservator, Natural History

Job title: Conservator, Natural History

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Job Title: Conservator, Natural History

Job Requisition ID: 32756

Ministry: Culture and Status of Women

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 17, 2022

Classification: Technologies 5

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .

Do you love museums and history? Help preserve Alberta’s remarkable stories! The Royal Alberta Museum is currently recruiting a skilled conservation professional.

The Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) is the largest museum in western Canada and one of the top museums in Canada. Located in the Arts District in downtown Edmonton, we collect, preserve, research, interpret, and exhibit objects and specimens related to the heritage of Alberta’s people and natural environment.

For more information about the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) please visit our website at: .

Role

We are looking for a conservation professional to join our team who processes the knowledge and technical skill to work with natural history collections.

You will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and implementing conservation services for the natural history specimens at the Royal Alberta Museum, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Reynolds Alberta Museum and associated provincial historic sites, with a focus on natural history specimens. You will work to preserve Alberta’s natural history resources in a manner that fully meets international museum standards and ensures safe access to the collections for exhibitions and research in accordance with the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property’s “Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice” by:

• Making recommendations for and implementing conservation measures to allow for long term storage, exhibition and/or research
• Assessing the stability of specimens through examination and documentation., and conducting treatment as appropriate
• Participating in conservation research, materials identification and developing preservation strategies for collections
• Working to ensure that collections are free from hazards or hazards are identified or mitigated
• Implementing preventive conservation measures, including environmental monitoring and Integrated Pest Management
• Documenting, in written and photographic format, the condition and treatment of specimens in the collection and maintaining conservation records in the Collections Management database
• Participating in emergency recovery as related to collections care
• Communicating conservation needs with stakeholders, sharing best practices with museum colleagues, and promoting conservation with members of the public
• Working to successfully open and close the seasonal museums and historic sites

You must be a team player who is able to work and communicate with professionals from across the museum, who will bring an understanding of and experience with these unique natural history collections.

Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in conservation with 1-3 years experience in a museum institution or a university degree with an additional diploma or graduate certificate from a recognized Conservation program and 3-5 years experience in a museum institution. Accreditation or intention to work towards accreditation from a professional association is preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of:

• Conservation science, materials analysis and preventive conservation, particularly with Natural History specimens
• Museum ethics and practices and adherence to the Canadian Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice for Conservators
• Current discipline practices and materials-specific research and trends in the field of conservation
• Analytical techniques, including experience with three or more of: , microchemical spot test, microscopy, handheld XRF, FTIR, UV or IR photography
• Organic chemistry, chemical cleaning and properties of adhesion and consolidation, solvent handling and chemistry, dilutions and neutralization, and chemical waste disposal
• Recognizing factors of deterioration, their identification and remedial techniques

Experience and skills in:

• Advanced conservation stabilization and treatment techniques
• Practical lab equipment use and maintenance, including scientific equipment, machine, hand tools, and other equipment used for the repair, maintenance and conservation of artifacts

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies: .

Creative Problem Solving – ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Agility – Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Self and Others – A commitment to lifelong learning and the desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of yourself and others.

Salary

$2,445.61 to $3,221.06 bi-weekly ($63,585.86 – $83,747.56 annually)

Notes

Hours of work are 36.25 hours weekly. Some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Location: Royal Alberta Museum 9810 103a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2T6 Edmonton, AB.

Candidates will be asked to send a portfolio with examples of three treatments, ideally at least one of which is of a natural history specimen, including original condition and treatment reports as a part of application process.

This position requires some heavy lifting (e.g. to lift artifacts). A valid class 5 driver’s license is also required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Ability to travel for the opening and closing of sites and museums is required.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

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Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Veronica Noronha, TAS Administrator Name at .

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.

Company: Government of Alberta

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:24:42 GMT

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