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Museum Cataloguer [ More info  ]  
To process acquisitions, catalogue collections, documents, artifacts carry out research, and undertake basic conservation. 
 
1. Process acquisitions and artifact movements, ensuring the completion of proper contractual documentation. 
2. Maintain comprehensive and accurate collection records for gifts, loans, purchases, field work and the storage of artifacts. 
3. Organize, arrange and accession artifacts and archival materials and prepare catalogue classifications and finding aids. 
4. Store artifact and manage locations by means of up-to-date inventory controls. 
5. Carry out research applicable to cataloguing artifacts. 
6. Handle and clean artifacts according to accepted museum procedures. 
7. Prepare Condition/Treatment Reports and undertake basic conservation of artifacts. 
8. Monitor and maintain a safe work area.
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Museum Registration Assistant [ More info  ]  
To assist in the acquisition and control of artifact collections and associated records 
 
1. Locate and pack artifacts for internal movement  
2. Handle and clean artifacts according to accepted museum procedures 
3. Conduct inventory of collections 
4. Monitor and maintain a safe work area 
5. Carry out research applicable to accessioning of artifacts 
6. Perform other similar and related duties 

St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Education Assistant [ More info  ]  
Assist with implementation of interpretive tours, education and public programs, as well as outreach programs. 
 
1. Assist docents with interpretive, themed tours for booked groups 
2. Assist with educational programs and special events 
3. Lead or assist with informal crafts or activities 
4. Provide informal interpretation as directed 
5. Assist with orientation and training of educational volunteers 
6. Perform other similar and related duties or special projects as needed
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Special Events Volunteer [ More info  ]  
Provide support for planning, execution and evaluation of special events 
 
1. Assist with the planning, implementation, and execution of special events and its various activities 
2. Provide information to the public as needed 
3. Perform similar and related duties or special projects as needed
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Docent (Tour Guide) [ More info  ]  
Provide historical tours to groups visiting the Museum, including elementary and secondary school groups, adult and senior groups, from local to international visitors. 
 
1. Lead interpretive, themed tours for booked groups 
2. Provide informal interpretation in galleries or viewing platform as needed 
3. Assist with educational programs and special events as needed 
4. Assist with orientation and training of educational volunteers 
5. Perform similar and related duties or special projects as needed
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

General Volunteer [ More info  ]  
As a public institution, the art gallery relies on volunteers to help us with on-going activities (Gallery Shop, Tour Guides, Art in the Schools) as well as special events like our Auction, Wayzgoose (our Book Arts fair), and festivals.
Grimsby Public Art Gallery

Museum Artifact Photographer [ More info  ]  
To photograph artifacts and documents for the purpose of record keeping, documentation and copying 
 
1. Carry out photography of artifacts and scanning of archival documents 
2. Handle artifacts according to accepted museum procedures 
3. Photographic documentation of collections 
4. Monitor and maintain a safe work area 
5. Complete cataloguing of photographic works 
6. Perform other similar and related duties
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3

Museum Library Assistant [ More info  ]  
To assist staff and public in the retrieval and filing of library and archival material for research and reference purposes, and respond to research requests 
 
1. Retrieve and file Library and Archival material 
2. Provide the visiting public and Museum staff with reference services 
3. Assist researchers with public inquiries by telephone, e-mail, correspondence, or on-site visits 
4. Monitor and maintain a safe work area, and report misuse of Library & Archival material 
5. Perform research as needed 
6. Process books and reference materials for access or storage 
7. Perform other similar and related duties
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3