Archaeology Cataloging Assistant Jobs

Join the Royal Ontario Museum team this summer as an Archaeology Cataloging Assistant and help preserve cultural heritage by identifying and cataloging archaeological objects. With a passion for history and cultural heritage, you'll work closely with museum archaeologists to ensure the accuracy and consistency of cataloging work and make object information easily accessible to stakeholders worldwide.

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract (May 15, 2023 – September 4, 2023)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with museum archaeologists to ensure the accuracy and consistency of cataloging work.
• Identify and catalogue archaeological objects to help preserve cultural heritage.
• Add object information to a collection management database to make it accessible to stakeholders worldwide.
• Share your work on the museum's online collections website, reaching a global audience.
• Use digital imaging hardware and software to create high-quality images of objects for documentation and sharing.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with museum archaeologists to achieve project objectives.
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the project.
• Experience or familiarity with databases and digital imaging is preferred but not required.
• Currently enrolled in an archaeology, anthropology, or related degree program.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring the cataloged objects are documented correctly.

Why Join Our Team?

• Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving cultural heritage.
• Develop valuable experience for your future career.
• Make a meaningful impact in preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
• Work in a dynamic and engaging environment.

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to work with one of Toronto's most iconic institutions. Apply today by submitting your resume outlining your experience and qualifications to the Royal Ontario Museum's Human Resources Department as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are an equal-opportunity employer.

Diversity Statement

At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities.

Accessibility Statement

ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.

COVID Statement

Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.

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