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Curatorial AttendantnPosting Id 3324

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Number of Positions 3

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Department Community Services

nDivision Recreation and Culture Servicesn

Shift Monday to Friday

nRate of Pay $17.60 - $17.60 Hourlyn

Job Length/End Date August 21

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Job Type Temporary Full Time

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Replacement/New Position Recent Vacancy

nPosting Type Internal and Externaln

Posting Date 05/01/2026

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Application Deadline 05/15/2026

nNote:nThis position is dependent on funding from the Canadian Heritage Young Canada Works program(YCW)/Canada Summer Jobs.n

Candidates For The Position Must

- be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident, or have Refugee status in Canada (Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
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- be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- have attended full-time studies in 2025/26 academic year and intend to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2026.

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nPosition Summary Reporting to the Heritage Services Coordinator, the Curatorial Attendant will be responsible for assisting with the registration, cataloguing and care of the City of Richmond Hill’s Historical Collection. To provide support in the design and installation of exhibitions.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

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- Assist with cataloguing the Richmond Hill Historical Collection to meet the Standards to Museums required by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the City of Richmond Hill.
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- Classifying and labeling artifacts, research, completing required forms, maintaining files and assisting staff and volunteers
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- Assisting staff and volunteers with exhibition design and installation, and with interpretation and customer service at programs and events.
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- Know and understand the Collections Management and Conservation Policies and Procedures of the City of Richmond Hill and handle all artifacts, archival, art and archaeological material in a professional manner as per policy.
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- Database entry and digital imaging.
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- Ensure for the safe storage of the collection and the cleanliness and organization of the storage facility.
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- Ensure all doors and windows are locked before leaving collection storage facility at the end of shift.
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- Assist volunteers as required.
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- Inform the Heritage Services Coordinator/Heritage Services Assistant – Curatorial/Education of any serious problems or concerns.
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- Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
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- Report to work promptly.
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- Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
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- Other duties as assigned
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nDuties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)nEducation and Experiencen

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- Education in art, history or museum studies would be an asset
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- Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
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nRequired Skills/Knowledgen

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- Experience in cataloguing and caring for artifacts would be an asset
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- Excellent organizational skills
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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- Excellent communication skills
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- Demonstrates valuable judgment and makes sound decisions
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- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
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- Shares recent ideas and challenges the status quo
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- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
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- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
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- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
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- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
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- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.
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nLeadership Competenciesn

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- Demonstrates personal leadership
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- Builds people and culture
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- Cultivates open communication
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- Shapes the future
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- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
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nAttention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .nWe thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.nThe City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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