Conservator Requisition ID: 3423 Company The City of Vancouver<http://vancouver.ca/> is striving to become the greenest city in the world by 2020 and we are proud to be one of BC's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, and one of Canada's Greenest Employers. With employees that have helped Vancouver consistently rank as one of the world's most livable cities, the City values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly serve. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace. Main Purpose & Function The City of Vancouver Archives, a unit within the City Clerk's Department, has a temporary one-year vacancy for a Conservator. Reporting to the City Archivist, this position is responsible for preservation work for a multi-year holdings inventory and rehousing project. This project involves a variety of media types. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Specific duties include assessing rehousing requirements for archival records; creating custom containers, where necessary, for rehousing; rehousing the records; rehousing and tracking records for frozen storage. Duties may include some conservation treatment work. The position works independently and in project teams as lead or participant with archivists and Digital Conservator and assists the scheduling and prioritizing of work. Most tasks are performed in a laboratory setting. Qualifications
* Masters degree in art conservation or equivalent combination of training and experience. * Experience working with archival materials an asset. * Extensive working knowledge of the theory, standards, methods, and techniques used in the preservation, conservation, and restoration of archival materials. * Extensive working knowledge of the factors which cause and mitigate the deterioration of archival materials in all formats. * Thorough knowledge of the principles of chemistry, bacteriology, physics, and laboratory techniques as they apply to conservation. * Working knowledge of photography and microforms. * Knowledge of equipment and specialized supplies used in conservation. * Ability to recognize and assess damage, deterioration, and related problems with archival materials. * Ability to perform scientific tests used to determine conditions of holdings and suitable treatments. * Ability to perform a broad range of restorative and conservation treatments and repairs. * Effective interpersonal, oral communication, writing, project management and team skills are essential. * Ability to balance independent work with teamwork and cooperation. * Proficiency in office systems software, especially end-user, databases is required. * Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs from shelves up to 7.5 feet high Business Unit/Department: City Clerk's Office (1060) Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position Start Date: July 2017 Position End Date: July 2018 Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-023: $33.62 to $39.69 per hour Application Close: June 9, 2017 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion<http://jobs.vancouver.ca/content/community-impact/?locale=en_US>. Apply here: https://jobs.vancouver.ca/job/Vancouver-Conservator-Brit/409975300/ Sue Bigelow Digital Conservator City of Vancouver Archives (604) 829-4271 http://vancouver.ca/archives See us on YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/user/VancouverArchives> Follow us on Twitter<https://twitter.com/> Our Flickr stream<http://www.flickr.com/photos/vancouver-archives> Our blog, AuthentiCity<http://vancouverarchives.ca/> Internet Archive<http://www.archive.org/details/cityofvancouverarchives> Historypin<http://www.historypin.com/profile/view/City%20of%20Vancouver%20Archives/> ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
