museum technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

• Rural area
• Heritage/historical site
• Museum

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Prepare reports
• Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
• Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage

Experience and specialization

Technical experience

• Conservation and restoration
• Exhibit preparation
• Interpretation/guiding

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized