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Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon
Deadline: March 20, 2024 - May 01, 2024
Contact
Name: Joan Aquino
Phone: 306-966-8384
E-mail: dief.centre@usask.ca
Website: diefenbaker.usask.ca
Deadline
May 01, 2024
The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is recruiting for a full-time Exhibit and Collections Assistant for 16 weeks from May 1 to August 20, 2024. The hourly rate of pay is $16.50.
This position is conditional based on funding from Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works, and applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for these programs.
Candidates must be a current undergraduate university student who has completed at least two years of study ideally; preferred fields are museology, education, political or international studies, history, or other humanities fields. The candidate must be returning to full-time studies in the fall.
The ideal candidate is passionate about Canadian history and will have some general familiarity with, or the willingness to learn, the following skillset:
-Experience working in a museum or heritage setting
-Be culturally aware and a desire to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Strong research skills and the ability to learn and retain historical information
-Flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast-paced setting
-Organizational skills and the ability to set and adhere to work priorities
-An understanding of Canadian and Indigenous history, governance, and politics
-Ability to set and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects and to take initiative
-Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
-A commitment to exceptional customer service, including a tactful, responsive, pleasant, and effective manner in person, phone, and email communication
-Ability to problem-solve effectively in an independent manner
-Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office; experience with InDesign, would be considered an asset
-Experience in data entry and working with database software would be considered an asset
-The ability to communicate in French (written and oral) would be considered an asset
-This position requires flexibility and will include weekend shifts
How to apply
Applications will be considered beginning March 20, 2024, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, the following information must be submitted in a single PDF file to dcc-hr@usask.ca (note that the subject line of the email must state: "Exhibits and Collections Assistant Application"):
- Resume
- Cover letter stating how you meet the qualifications, why this position appeals to you, and what you feel you can bring to the Diefenbaker Canada Centre team
- Names and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references
This position is conditional based on funding from Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works, and applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for these programs.
Candidates must be a current undergraduate university student who has completed at least two years of study ideally; preferred fields are museology, education, political or international studies, history, or other humanities fields. The candidate must be returning to full-time studies in the fall.
The ideal candidate is passionate about Canadian history and will have some general familiarity with, or the willingness to learn, the following skillset:
-Experience working in a museum or heritage setting
-Be culturally aware and a desire to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Strong research skills and the ability to learn and retain historical information
-Flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast-paced setting
-Organizational skills and the ability to set and adhere to work priorities
-An understanding of Canadian and Indigenous history, governance, and politics
-Ability to set and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects and to take initiative
-Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
-A commitment to exceptional customer service, including a tactful, responsive, pleasant, and effective manner in person, phone, and email communication
-Ability to problem-solve effectively in an independent manner
-Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office; experience with InDesign, would be considered an asset
-Experience in data entry and working with database software would be considered an asset
-The ability to communicate in French (written and oral) would be considered an asset
-This position requires flexibility and will include weekend shifts
How to apply
Applications will be considered beginning March 20, 2024, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply, the following information must be submitted in a single PDF file to dcc-hr@usask.ca (note that the subject line of the email must state: "Exhibits and Collections Assistant Application"):
- Resume
- Cover letter stating how you meet the qualifications, why this position appeals to you, and what you feel you can bring to the Diefenbaker Canada Centre team
- Names and contact information (email address and phone number) of three references