Position at Royal Ontario Museum

Conservator (Paintings)
Royal Ontario Museum
Contract, Full-time
(Contract dates:  14 Weeks, beginning early June 2007)

The Royal Ontario Museum seeks a skilled paintings conservator to
assist in the conservation of paintings from the permanent
collection in conjunction with the Renaissance ROM project (RenROM)
the major renovation and expansion project that is currently
underway.

Working under the direction of the Senior Paintings Conservator,
duties will include the examination, technical analysis, written and
photo documentation and treatment of historic and modern painted
works of art.  The Paintings Conservator must demonstrate the
ability to work as a member of a team.  Manual dexterity, high
attention to detail and ability to wear a mask respirator are
required.  This position is treatment-oriented and the candidate
must possess an excellent knowledge of conservation principles,
practices, materials, and techniques, as well as an excellent
knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and
practices.

The successful applicant will possess a Masters degree in
Conservation from a recognized training program with a minimum of
two years experience in traditional and contemporary paintings
conservation OR an acceptable equivalent in education and
experience.  Ability to work in Canada must be secured by the
commencement of the contract.

Salary: $42,828.00 * $48,945.00 per year
Grade 11

Please submit in writing a cover letter of intent, a resume and a
list of three professional references to:

    Keenan Wowk
    Human Resources Coordinator
    Royal Ontario Museum
    100 Queen's Park
    Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C6
    Fax: 416-586-5827

Deadline for applications is April 19, 2007.  Please be advised that
only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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