Position at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Conservator - Decorative Arts
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

General Responsibilities:

    Carry out examinations and research and co-ordinate scientific
    analyses prior to the conservation of works in the Museum's
    collection of decorative arts and traditional sculpture

    Carry out the conservation and restoration of works of art using
    recognized materials and techniques

    Write detailed technical reports following treatments and
    condition reports for the purpose of acquisitions, temporary
    exhibitions and loans

Requirements

    A graduate degree in the conservation of works of art, with a
    specialization in decorative arts or traditional sculpture

    Very good general knowledge of the conservation techniques and
    of the material science relating to the objects of a decorative
    arts collection, such as organic fibers and materials, polymers,
    glass, ceramics and metals

    At least 4 years of experience in a similar position

    Very strong organizational skills, resourcefulness and
    creativity

    Fluency in French and English, spoken and written

    Good knowledge of Office Suite 2013 and of databases

Salary range: $65,020 to $85,313 annually.

Please submit your application to emploi<-at->mbamtl<.>org by April 17,
2015 at the latest and include the title of the position in the
subject line of your email.

Catherine O'Meara
Restauratrice de peintures
Painting Conservator
Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal
514-285-1600 ext 179


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