Position at Kelowna Museum Association

Conservator
Kelowna Museum Association
<URL:http://www.kelownamuseum.ca>

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified and experienced
conservator to be part of our small but highly-motivated museum
team, to work on the collections administered by the Kelowna Museum
Association.

Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia,
the Museum holds such diverse collections as clothing and textiles,
ethnographic materials, natural history specimens and local history
items including those of the fruit and wine industries. You will
continue the preventive conservation program from the new Ursula
Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory, carrying out environmental
monitoring and collections' inspection and condition reporting;
maintain and expand the Conservation Laboratory facilities and
activities including the conservation and preservation of the
Museum's holdings and the regional conservation outreach project;
participate in collections management, exhibition and education
activities; advise on and implement best practices for a wide range
of conservation concerns and development opportunities within the
Museum and the region.

You will hold a recognized qualification in conservation or have the
equivalent knowledge and experience. You will have strong research,
written and verbal skills. You will have the ability to work both as
a team member and independently. Experience with MS Office Suite
(Word, Access and Excel) and PastPerfect will be an asset. A valid
Class 5 driver's license is required.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. The closing date for applications is February 13, 2004.
Salary range is $32,396 - $35,126CAD plus benefits.

For further details please contact:

    Gwyn Prokop, Admin. Assistant
    Kelowna Museum Association
    470 Queensway Avenue
    Kelowna, BC, Canada V1Y 6S7
    250-763-2417 ext. 24
    gprokop [at] kelownamuseum__ca


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