Position at Royal Ontario Museum

Senior Conservator (Ceramic, Stone and Glass)
The Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior
Conservator specializing in the treatment of ceramics, stone and
glass to join the museum's multi-disciplinary conservation team.

ROM collections include art and archaeological artifacts from around
the world, and an extensive range of materials.  The ceramics
collections include stoneware, porcelain, and soft ware porcelain
from Europe and Asia; and thin glazed earthenware from Europe and
the Near East.  Archaeological ceramics are a very important group
in the ROM collections and include artifacts made of low fired clays
with soft glazed or painted finishes.   There are, additionally, a
wide variety of stone artifacts including painted and unpainted
objects, ancient to modern; and significant collections of
decorative and archaeological glass.

The initial focus of this new position will be to prepare for the
opening of the new Roman World Galleries that are one of the final
parts of a major renovation and expansion at the ROM.   Conservation
care of the ceramics, stone and glass collections in the longer term
will involve program driven conservation assessment and treatment,
research, documentation, and work with curators and collections
technicians on preventive conservation.

Participation in departmental activities, public consultation,
education and the training of interns will also be important aspects
of the role of the ceramics, stone and glass conservator.

Major responsibilities include:

    Undertake scientific examination of ceramic, stone and glass
    objects, and assess conservation requirements;

    Plan, schedule, assign, supervise and/or execute and document
    conservation treatments of objects in the ROM collections in
    consultation with curators and other museum departments;

    Coordinate conservation projects relating to collections care in
    storage, on loan and on display;

    Participate in the development of conservation standards; the
    definition of conservation policy and the general promotion of
    all aspects of collections care;

    Participate on planning teams for exhibition and gallery
    development;

    Provide training opportunities for conservation interns from
    recognized training programs and provide supervision/technical
    guidance to volunteers/staff from other museum departments,
    outside agencies, and the general public;

    Participate in Conservation's care of collections teaching
    program.

Qualifications:

     Master's degree in Conservation plus eight years experience in
     the conservation of ceramics, stone and glass, including
     archaeological material, OR an acceptable equivalent in
     education and experience

     Proven knowledge of materials and techniques used in the making
     of ceramic, stone and glass objects; their physical, chemical
     and biological deterioration; and current practices in their
     examination, treatment and preservation in storage and on
     display

     Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a
     team, to enlist the cooperation and involvement of others, and
     to provide supervision when required

     Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
     Excellent oral and written communication skills
     Proven time and resource planning and management abilities
     Photographic and computer skills are required
     French language skills are an asset

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

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

Deadline for applications is September 24, 2010.  All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.  Please be advised that only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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