Positions at Macdonald and Lawrence

Large Objects Conservator
and
Large Objects Technician

Macdonald and Lawrence
Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada

Full time, 6-month positions with possibility to extend.

Macdonald  Lawrence (M&L)

    <URL:https://macdonaldandlawrence.ca>

is a heritage contractor based on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
with expertise in building archaeology and building conservation.
M&L works both locally and internationally, to conserve historic
buildings and large wooden objects.  Our business is expanding to
include the conservation of large metal and composite objects, and
we are seeking two new staff members to assist with this.  The
positions are available immediately, and renewable at the end of
6-months.

The ideal candidates will be comfortable with a holistic and
collaborative approach to conservation, and they will be accustomed
to working as part of a team.  They will have excellent
communication skills and they will be well-organized. Candidates
will have 3-5 years practical experience, and be familiar with a
wide range of treatments appropriate to large objects.  The work is
physically demanding and will require a strong foundation of craft
skills plus experience with a wide range of tools and techniques.
Candidates must also be able to travel.

The Conservator will manage projects from beginning to end,
including condition assessments, photographic and written
documentation, writing treatment proposals, and performing practical
conservation treatments. This person will supervise the Technician
and others.  The Conservator will have the opportunity to contribute
to the design and implementation of the new studio/workshop space,
in which they will work.

Apply by e-mail to Brett Tennant <brett<-at->macdonaldandlawrence<.>ca>
with cover letter and resume.

If you are applying from outside of Canada:

    <URL:http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp>

Gordon Macdonald
Macdonald and Lawrence
PO Box 10
Cobble Hill BC V0R 1L0
Canada
50 743 8840 ext 203
Fax: 250 410 0469
Mobile: 250 360 6433

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