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Museum Collections Assistant Jobs in Toronto, Canada at City of Toronto
Position: MUSEUM COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT
Join the award‑winning Toronto Public Service as a Museum Collections Assistant within the Economic Development & Culture Division.
Position:
Museum Collections Assistant (temporary, part‑time, funded through the Young Canada Works Program). Eligible candidates are between 18 and 30 years old and registered in the Young Canada Works candidate inventory.
Major Responsibilities
- Participates in aspects of registration, including cataloguing, inventorying, and maintaining database files.
- Creates and updates collections database records and paper files.
- Updates artifact location documentation, works with the Exhibit and Outreach Technician to assign storage locations, request movement services, and track location changes.
- Applies unique numbers to artifacts using accepted museum practices.
- Improves the general storage of artifacts, including re‑shelving.
- Travels to various locations across the city to inventory, pick up, and deliver artworks and artifacts.
Key Qualifications
- Post‑secondary degree or diploma in museology or museum‑related studies, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in a museum setting or a similar environment.
- Experience in care of collections, cataloguing of objects, and/or museum storage techniques.
Additional Requirements
- Understanding of information technology, particularly database management and digital photography.
- Ability to communicate and simplify complex information.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and other groups.
- Strong organizational skills for filing both manual and electronic records.
- Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License is considered an asset.
- Must be 18 to 30 years of age, currently enrolled full time in school, and returning to college or university in September 2026.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents we serve.
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Title: Museum Collections Assistant
Company: City of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Canada
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