Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-045
Research and Collections
ME-03 - $ 58,980 to $ 70,901 per year
Permanent Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Work Location
Natural Heritage Campus (NHC) - Gatineau, QC

Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-045

Your place at the Museum

We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority).

You have a place at the Museum!

About the position

As a growing public collection of over one million preserved specimens of plants, lichens and algae, the National Herbarium of Canada safeguards a significant part of the physical evidence through which our nation’s natural history and future are understood. Within this incredible “botanical library”, the Botany Specimen Technician works closely with the Botany Curator, Assistant Collection Manager, and Indigenous Technician, and a vibrant community of research staff and associates, visitors, volunteers, and interns. Together, the team builds, preserves, and shares the collection as productively as possible.

Focusing specifically on specimen processing and digitization, the Botany Specimen Technician contributes to a wide array of projects related to vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, and algae. They prepare new specimens for the collection, make meticulous repairs to fragile objects, and receive / prepare / document specimen shipments. To advance collection digitization, they also capture and manage large volumes of specimen images and data.



The Botany Specimen Technician communicates widely in the Botany and broader Research and Collections teams at the CMN, working effectively both independently and in a variety of teams.

Working at the museum means:

Contributing to an engaging mission as well as exciting projects and challenges

An inclusive, friendly and safe work workplace

A competitive salary established by collective agreements

Access to federal public service group insurance and pension plans

Eligibility criteria

This position is open to all employees of the Canadian Museum of Nature and any members of the public who meet the qualifications below. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Education and training

Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Biological Sciences, Museum Studies, or a related field.

Language requirements

English or French is essential

Experience

Minimum one year experience in activities related to Botany (plants, lichens and/or algae) collection development, care and/or management

Experience working with specialized database software to enter, upgrade and manipulate a high volume of natural history collection data and images

Experience with capturing digital specimen images for database records.

Experience in secure handling of fragile, valuable objects, and dangerous goods

Experience in providing high-quality service to both external and internal clients

Experience in mentoring and working with junior team members (like students).

The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential.

The Statement of Qualifications, providing greater detail about the skills, knowledge and aptitudes needed for this role, can be obtained by contacting the Museum at [email protected].

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📌 Botany Specimen Technician (Quebec City)
🏢 The Canadian Museum Of Nature
📍 Quebec City