Job Description
Requisition ID: 19375
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - Up to 24 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Salary Information: $21.859 - $25.770 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various locations
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 07/06/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.
You assist the Collections Officer/Cultural Planner with the intellectual (information) and physical management of artifacts/artworks. This includes: registration, cataloguing, preparing artifacts/artworks, preparing and maintaining display/exhibition/storage spaces, installing and dismantling the exhibitions, receiving shipments, and assisting with research and response to public inquiries.
Duties include knowledge of museum standards in regard to the handling and care, preparation for delivery and installation, and storage of a wide range of objects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolled in university or college program in history, art history, fine arts, social sciences or museum studies
Minimum of 1 year of collections management/registration experience in a museum/gallery environment and/or 1 year of technical experience in a museum/gallery environment (includes experience working with specialized tools for exhibit instillation)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
KNOWLEDGE
Provincial Conservation Standards for collections
Registration practices and procedures
Collection Management practices
Knowledge of City of Ottawa standard computer software and museological databases
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
General Knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Strong computer literacy
Ability to achieve goals with directions
Ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a group setting
Able to multi-task
Ability to take initiative
Reliable
Flexibility
Dexterity for handling objects
Ability to lift 50 pounds
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement:
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, ****** orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-XXXXXX extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions - Up to 24 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Salary Information: $21.859 - $25.770 per hour (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Various locations
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 07/06/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.
You assist the Collections Officer/Cultural Planner with the intellectual (information) and physical management of artifacts/artworks. This includes: registration, cataloguing, preparing artifacts/artworks, preparing and maintaining display/exhibition/storage spaces, installing and dismantling the exhibitions, receiving shipments, and assisting with research and response to public inquiries.
Duties include knowledge of museum standards in regard to the handling and care, preparation for delivery and installation, and storage of a wide range of objects.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Enrolled in university or college program in history, art history, fine arts, social sciences or museum studies
Minimum of 1 year of collections management/registration experience in a museum/gallery environment and/or 1 year of technical experience in a museum/gallery environment (includes experience working with specialized tools for exhibit instillation)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
KNOWLEDGE
Provincial Conservation Standards for collections
Registration practices and procedures
Collection Management practices
Knowledge of City of Ottawa standard computer software and museological databases
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation
General Knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Strong computer literacy
Ability to achieve goals with directions
Ability to problem solve
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a group setting
Able to multi-task
Ability to take initiative
Reliable
Flexibility
Dexterity for handling objects
Ability to lift 50 pounds
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement:
Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, ****** orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-XXXXXX extension 12211 or via email at [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Specialist, Collections (Part-time) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Ottawa offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
