Position at Canadian Centre for Architecture

Conservator
The Canadian Centre for Architecture

Permanent, full time (35hrs/week)

Division: Collection
Service: Conservation and Preservation

Immediate superior: Head, Conservation and Preservation

Posting period: 2 - 23 June, 2010

The Canadian Centre for Architecture seeks applicants for the
position of Conservator. Job Summary

The main responsibilities of this position are the conservation and
preservation of the CCA Collection (primarily works on paper and
photographs) and collection materials under the CCA's care. The
Conservator contributes to the understanding of the significance and
the physical integrity of the Collection. The incumbent develops and
implements strategies and programs to preserve and ensure access to
new media, including digital files, sound and moving image
recordings.

Main Job Responsibilities

    Responsible for preventive conservation measures in order to
    stabilise, to slow deterioration and change, and to facilitate
    access to Collection

    Examine works to identify their constituent materials and
    technique, understand,  their material history, assess their
    condition, identify condition changes and propose treatment

    Carry out conservation treatment of collection objects

    Document the condition of objects for conservation and
    preservation purposes using photography, scientific analysis,
    and the preparation of reports

    Establish conservation standards for new media objects and
    contribute to their conservation

    Work closely with technology staff, conservators, registrar,
    collections and documentation and other staff providing advice
    and expertise in maintenance, access and preservation of new
    media

    Participate in the training, support and supervision of all
    personnel members involved in preventive conservation and
    conservation treatment

    Take part in the development of the emergency preparedness plan
    for CCA collections and in the training of personnel in
    emergency measures

    Direct collection salvage operations in the event of a
    collections' emergency

    Work closely with exhibition staff in the development of
    exhibition methods and materials that ensure the safety of
    objects being displayed including participating in the design
    and fabrication of conservation-quality exhibition supports

    Participate in, or otherwise ensure, the safe handling and
    installation of unprotected objects during the installation and
    dismantling of exhibitions

    Prepare condition reports and undertake conservation treatments
    for loans and objects to be exhibited.

    Carry out research on conservation and preservation topics

    Assess risks and implements safety measures in the conservation
    and preservation work environment

    Keep abreast of changes and advance in the field of conservation
    by means of consultation and exchange with scientists and other
    experts

Job qualifications required

    Education:  Masters of Art Conservation from a recognised
    program

    Number of years of relevant work experience: 3 to 5 years,
    preferably in a museum, archive or library with an active
    exhibitions and loan program.

    Fluency in French and English, oral and written; ability to
    write and revise documents

    Ability to plan and manage schedules

    Project management experience an asset

    Demonstrated experience in the conservation of paper and/or
    photographs.

    Knowledge of conservation issues related to new media

    Knowledge of TMS an asset

Please submit your application in French and/or in English before 23
June, 2010 to the attention of

    Human Resources
    Canadian Centre for Architecture
    1920 Baile Street
    Montreal (Quebec) H3H 2S6,
    rh<-at->cca<.>qc<.>ca
    Fax: 514-939-7012

Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please do not call.

The CCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Karen Potje
Chef, Service de la conservation/restauration
Centre Canadien d'Architecture

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