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Annual Salary: $73,427.35 - $89,358.40
Employment Status: Indeterminate Full-time position
Language Requirement: English and/or French
Schedule: 37.50 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Work Environment: This position operates in a hybrid work environment and requires onsite presence a minimum of three (3) days per week.
Competition Closing Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
SUMMARY OF DUTIESReporting to and directed by the assigned Curator or Director, Curatorial Division, Ingenium - Canada's Museums of Science and Innovations, the Curatorial Research Assistant assists in implementing the development of Ingenium's collection; conducts research that informs knowledge about, documentation of, and interpretation of specific subject areas; assists the Curator in the development of exhibitions, digital products, and public facing knowledge mobilization opportunities; and performs other duties such as retrieving artifacts for study, presenting papers at conferences and seminars, and liaising with staff in other museums and institutions.
EDUCATION- A bachelor's degree in history, public history, history of science and technology, digital humanities, museum studies, science, engineering, or a degree related to Ingenium's collection subject areas.
EXPERIENCE- 1 to 2 years' experience related to museums of science and technology
- OR an acceptable combination of education and experience in curatorial practice, historical research, material culture methodologies, and oral history
KNOWLEDGE- Broad knowledge of the history of Canadian science and technology;
- Knowledge of sources of historical and technical information;
- Knowledge of oral history techniques;
- Knowledge of museum collection development processes and research.
COMPETENCIES- Ability to research, learn, plan, organize workflow to achieve best results;
- Ability to search through a wide variety of material and to compile technical information in support of the development and documentation of the collection;
- Skill in synthesizing data from a variety of information and sources;
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to deal effectively and professionally with colleagues, staff of other institutions and members of the public.
Work location: 1865 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa ON
Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability
Union Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada
Classification: level 6
Position Number: 9805
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
