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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Collections Assistant
(Canada Summer Jobs)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Coquitlam Heritage operates Mackin
House and Fraser Mills Train Station. We preserve, honour, and promote the diverse history of Coquitlam through the collection, research, and display of museum objects in exhibitions.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes" class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Every year Coquitlam Heritage accepts
hundreds of items into its collection. We need a dynamic, goal-oriented problem solver to assist with a complex database enhancement project. The successful candidate will assist with accessioning, cataloging, cleaning, object storage, and research. The Collections
Assistant will have the opportunity to develop their skills working with museum collections through the reconciliation of objects in the museums collection database while assisting in the cataloguing process.
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Assistant to work with our collection. <o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Inventory of artifacts<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Curatorial cleaning artifacts (training will be provided)<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Reconciliation of available object information with object records
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">General Requirements:<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="ContentPasted0"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Sound understanding of</span>
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Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook <o:p class="ContentPasted0">
</o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Displays a helpful, outgoing personality, works well as part of a team or individually<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Ability to working independently or part of a team
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<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Is curious, learns quickly, excels in research and problem solving<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Ability to pass a Criminal Information Check<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Preference will be given to candidates with volunteer or work experience in a museum
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">Eligible participants must:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span><br class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">The successful candidate will receive
guidance on best practices for collections management. They will develop their skills in the following areas: problem solving, critical thinking, communication, team building, research, cataloguing, artifact handling, mount making, and curatorial cleaning.
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">This position is suitable for those
considering a career in research, archival studies, museology, curation, or collections management. Applicants should be working towards a degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Art History, History, Cultural Studies, Heritage Management, or
a related field. <o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<a class="ContentPasted0"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Coquitlam
Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups, including new immigrant youth/refugees, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities and visible minorities.<o:p> </o:p></span></a></p>
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">This is a 30 hour a week position
schedule to be determined upon hiring. May include weekends. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes" class="ContentPasted0">
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Compensation:</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Position starts Spring 2023<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0"><o:p class="ContentPasted0">Deadline:
May 5th, 2023</o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin" class="ContentPasted0">Please send your cover letter and
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