Job ID: 62989 Job Category: Economic Development, Arts & Culture Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Museum & Heritage Services Work Location: This position may be required to work at either of the following locations based on operational requirements: Atlantic Avenue Storage Facility, 98 Atlantic Ave or 95 Front St E. Candidates may need to travel between locations as required Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Temporary (Until October 2026) Vacancy Hourly Rate: $32.83- $ 35.82 Shift Information: Monday to Friday, up to 28 hours per week Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT Number of Positions Open: 1 Posting Period: 15-May-2026 to 30-May-2026 Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Museum Collections Assistant within our Economic Development & Culture Division. *Eligibility Requirement: This position is funded through the Young Canada Works Program. To be eligible, applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age and registered in the Young Canada Works candidate inventory. *Please see details below. Major Responsibilities: Participates in aspects of registration, including cataloguing and inventorying, and maintaining database files Creates and updates collections database records and paper files Updates artifact location documentation, including assignment of storage locations,



requests for movements of artifacts services and location tracking, in consultation with the Exhibit and Outreach Technician Applies unique numbers to artifacts using accepted museum practices Improves the general storage of the artifacts, including re-shelving. Travels to various locations across the City to inventory, pick up, and deliver artworks, and artifacts Key Qualifications: Post-secondary degree or diploma in museology or museum related studies or the approved equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Experience working in a museum setting or other similar area. Experience in care of collections, cataloguing of objects and/or museum storage techniques. You must also have: Understanding of information technology, particularly database management and digital photography. Ability to communicate and simplify complex information. Robust interpersonal skills to effectively work with staff, volunteers, other groups. Strong organizational skills to file both manual and electronic files. Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License is considered an asset. Must be 18 to 30 years of age, currently enrolled in school full time and returning to college or university in September 2026. This job is funded through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must be registered in the on the Young Canada Works candidate inventory to be considered for this opportunity. To enroll, visit Sign in – Young Canada Works – Canada.Ca Notes Employees from the three (3) Local 79 part-time bargaining units will be given priority consideration over external applicants.

📌 Museum Collections Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto