Position at Vancouver Museum

Conservation position (temporary position)
Vancouver Museum

There is a temporary junior conservation position at the Vancouver
Museum, working on a collection of First Nations Basketry.  The
position will start as soon as possible and be for 3 weeks (possibly
4).  This person will be responsible for writing condition reports,
cleaning and treating a group of baskets for an upcoming exhibit.
The exhibit is a collaboration with three local First Nations
entitled "Honouring Our Basketmakers".  The work will be done under
the supervision and direction of the VM's senior Conservator.

Requirements: completion of a recognized conservation training
programme, with an emphasis on the conservation of three-dimensional
artifacts or textiles.  Must possess good written and verbal skills.

Rate of pay is $18.19 per hour, plus a 12% allowance in lieu of
benefits and vacation pay.  The work week is 35 hours, Monday to
Friday 9 - 5, but there is a possibility of flexible hours by mutual
agreement.  Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Carol Brynjolfson
Conservator
Vancouver Museum
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC,
Canada  V6J 3J9


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