Curatorial Attendant
Posting Id
2979
Number of Positions
1
Department
Community Services
Division
Recreation and Culture Services
Shift
Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay
$17.20 - $17.20 Hourly
Job Length/End Date
Aug 22, 2025
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Posting Type
Internal and External
Posting Date
05/07/2025
Application Deadline
05/21/2025
Position Summary
Reporting to the Heritage Services Coordinator, the Curatorial Attendant will be responsible for assisting with the registration, cataloguing and care of the City of Richmond Hill?s Historical Collection. To provide support in the design and installation of exhibitions.Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with cataloguing the Richmond Hill Historical Collection to meet the Standards to Museums required by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the City of Richmond Hill.
Classifying and labeling artifacts, research, completing required forms, maintaining files and assisting staff and volunteers
Assisting staff and volunteers with exhibition design and installation, and with interpretation and customer service at programs and events.
Know and understand the Collections Management and Conservation Policies and Procedures of the City of Richmond Hill and handle all artifacts, archival, art and archaeological material in a professional manner as per policy.
Database entry and digital imaging.
Ensure for the safe storage of the collection and the cleanliness and organization of the storage facility.
Ensure all doors and windows are locked before leaving collection storage facility at the end of shift.
Assist volunteers as required.
Inform the Heritage Services Coordinator/Heritage Services Assistant – Curatorial/Education of any serious problems or concerns.
Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
Report to work promptly.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Education in art, history or museum studies would be an asset
Required Skills/Knowledge
Experience in cataloguing and caring for artifacts would be an asset
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.
Leadership Competencies
Demonstrates personal leadership
Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Shapes the future
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
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We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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