Pay Group: 6

General

Reporting to the Curator of Archaeology, the incumbent will be responsible for updating the cataloguing manual for the Archaeology collections of the Department of Human History, in the Division of Research, Collections and Exhibitions, following established Museum Collection policies, procedures, and guidelines. They will also assess an archaeological collection intended for future cataloguing by determining the scope and nature of the donation and its supporting documentation. The successful applicant will work with the Curator of Archaeology and the Collections Technician (Human History), and liaise with outside agencies as needed

Criminal record and child abuse registry checks will be required of the successful candidate.

Priority 1: Update Cataloguing Manual

To update the Archaeology department’s cataloguing manual, making it relevant to and consistent with the new Argus collections database. This is an internal document that provides guidance for cataloguers and volunteers. The manual will be produced in electronic and print formats.

1. Review the contents of the present manual.
2. Work with the Collections Technician (Human History) to identify where the manual must reflect changes to the database.
3. Revise the manual’s content where explanatory text and supporting material require updates.

Priority 2: Collection Assessment and Processing

To facilitate the preparation of future cataloguing of a large donation consisting of approximately 10,000 objects.

1. Perform donor research and material culture research for future identification and context.
2. Conduct a preliminary assessment of the scope and scale of the collection and its associated documents.
3. Time permitting, an initial sort of the collection may be made to prepare it for cataloguing.
4. Assess the curatorial needs of the anticipated cataloguing of the collection and documentation.
5. Other administrative and related curatorial duties as reasonably assigned.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

1. Working knowledge of collections management procedures.
2. Advanced working knowledge of word processing software (collections database, digital imaging, scanning).
3. Familiarity with specimen care, handling, scientific identification and research.
4. Excellent writing and numeracy skills.
5. Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Good communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with staff and volunteers.

Education, Training, and Experience

1. Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline Archaeology or Anthropology, and
2. Two (2) years’ museum experience in collections management, including data entry using an automated collections management system, or
3. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a 13-week FT Term position commencing mid-September 2024. The wage is $27.87 per hour (PG 6 Step 1). Application deadline is August 28, 2024.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Director of Human Resources
Manitoba Museum
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0N2
HR@ManitobaMuseum.ca

Criminal record and child abuse registry checks will be required of the successful candidate.

The Manitoba Museum is committed to inclusion and employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. This document is available in other formats and accommodations will be provided throughout the selection process upon request. Contact Human Resources at 204-956-2830 if you have an accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted. We are not able to acknowledge receipt of applications submitted via mail.