CONTRACT POSITIONS
SUMMER 2025
MUSEUM TECHNICIAN
Organization: Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment RCA Historical Society
Job Type: Seasonal Summer Contract
Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour
Duration: 8 weeks at 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2025, 5:00 PM
Job Start Date: May 5th, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal Summer Contract
Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour
Duration: 8 weeks at 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: April 30th, 2025, 5:00 PM
Job Start Date: May 5th, 2025
SUMMARY
This position will work with the Assistant Curator and Executive Director/Chief Curator on the re-organization of collection storage spaces within the Museum. Hands-on experience in working with collections management, artifact handling, proper storage techniques, and basic preventative conservation will be part of this position. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum has been working on storage reorganization to be able to continue to collect into the future and take on significant community donations including: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Collection, Bon Soo Collection, Finnish Rest Home Society Collection, and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Force Collection, and the local Oddfellows Collection. This position will also work with the Curatorial team to accession, describe, catalogue, and digitize donated objects, archival materials, and photographs/media items into the Museum’s Collection. This position will also help transfer curatorial records, editing, inputting, and updating the Museum’s Past Perfect Collections Management Database Software.
Other duties include but are not limited to the day-to-day operation of the Museum, opening and closing, interacting with visitors, and ensuring all information is presented in a friendly, positive, and accurate manner.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada by relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post–secondary education and or/experience in the following fields is desirable: History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, and related fields of study.
This position will work with the Assistant Curator and Executive Director/Chief Curator on the re-organization of collection storage spaces within the Museum. Hands-on experience in working with collections management, artifact handling, proper storage techniques, and basic preventative conservation will be part of this position. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum has been working on storage reorganization to be able to continue to collect into the future and take on significant community donations including: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Collection, Bon Soo Collection, Finnish Rest Home Society Collection, and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Force Collection, and the local Oddfellows Collection. This position will also work with the Curatorial team to accession, describe, catalogue, and digitize donated objects, archival materials, and photographs/media items into the Museum’s Collection. This position will also help transfer curatorial records, editing, inputting, and updating the Museum’s Past Perfect Collections Management Database Software.
Other duties include but are not limited to the day-to-day operation of the Museum, opening and closing, interacting with visitors, and ensuring all information is presented in a friendly, positive, and accurate manner.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada by relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post–secondary education and or/experience in the following fields is desirable: History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, and related fields of study.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining how you meet the outlined requirements, resume and three references by April 30th, 2025, 5:00 PM
to the attention of:
to the attention of:
William Hollingshead, Director/Curator
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
690 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2A4
Email: info@saultmuseum.ca
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
690 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2A4
Email: info@saultmuseum.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for your interest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please, no visits or calls. Application by email only.
The Sault Ste Marie Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, nationality, age, or any other factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process will also be available upon request.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please, no visits or calls. Application by email only.
The Sault Ste Marie Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, nationality, age, or any other factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process will also be available upon request.
(APPLICATIONS CLOSED)
ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT
Organization: Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment RCA Historical Society
Job Type: Seasonal Summer Contract
Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour
Duration: 8 weeks at 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: April 28th, 2025, 5:00 PM
Job Start Date: May 2nd, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal Summer Contract
Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour
Duration: 8 weeks at 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: April 28th, 2025, 5:00 PM
Job Start Date: May 2nd, 2025
SUMMARY
This position will work with the Assistant Curator and Executive Director/Chief Curator to collect, digitize, assemble, and create displays for the 80th Anniversary of the Beth Jacob Synagogue in Sault Ste. Marie. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is partnering with the Beth Jacob Synagogue to celebrate their milestone year within the community and enhance the Museum's mandate of storytelling. Working with the committee, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Outreach and Programming Coordinator, and Design and Engagement Lead, this position will involve communication with community partners, collecting of artifacts and archival materials, compiling a database of collections, and development and creation of panels. This position will also work on the overall design and layout of the exhibition. Other duties include, but are not limited to, day-to-day operation of the Museum, opening and closing, interacting with visitors, and ensuring all information is presented in a friendly, positive, and accurate manner.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post–secondary education and or/experience in the following fields is desirable: History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, and related fields of study.
This position will work with the Assistant Curator and Executive Director/Chief Curator to collect, digitize, assemble, and create displays for the 80th Anniversary of the Beth Jacob Synagogue in Sault Ste. Marie. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is partnering with the Beth Jacob Synagogue to celebrate their milestone year within the community and enhance the Museum's mandate of storytelling. Working with the committee, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Outreach and Programming Coordinator, and Design and Engagement Lead, this position will involve communication with community partners, collecting of artifacts and archival materials, compiling a database of collections, and development and creation of panels. This position will also work on the overall design and layout of the exhibition. Other duties include, but are not limited to, day-to-day operation of the Museum, opening and closing, interacting with visitors, and ensuring all information is presented in a friendly, positive, and accurate manner.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Eligible candidates must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and, have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Post–secondary education and or/experience in the following fields is desirable: History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, and related fields of study.
To apply, please send your cover letter outlining how you meet the outlined requirements, resume and three references by April 28th, 2025, 5:00 PM
to the attention of:
to the attention of:
William Hollingshead, Director/Curator
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
690 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2A4
Email: info@saultmuseum.ca
Sault Ste. Marie Museum
690 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 2A4
Email: info@saultmuseum.ca
We thank all applicants in advance for your interest.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please, no visits or calls. Application by email only.
The Sault Ste Marie Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, nationality, age, or any other factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process will also be available upon request.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please, no visits or calls. Application by email only.
The Sault Ste Marie Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, nationality, age, or any other factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process will also be available upon request.
