Company : City of Calgary Location : Calgary Alberta From : Talent CA
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve.
We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation.
Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented.
Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
In this role, you will be joining a dynamic and supportive public art collections and conservation team with opportunities to grow in your conservation career.
Working collaboratively with the Public Art Conservator, you will be responsible to support the on-going maintenance and preservation of the City's Public Art Collection including implementing standards, guidelines and procedures for maintenance and preventive conservation.
The AssociateConservator portfolio is particularly focused on coordinating the seasonal maintenance of outdoor artworks.
Primary duties include:
Plan, oversee and execute regular on-site public art maintenance.
Assess and inspect artworks, prepare condition reports, treatment proposals and treatment reports; ensure all necessary health and safety protocols are followed.
Supervise conservation technicians and students assisting with on-site public art maintenance.
In collaboration with the Public Art Conservator, provide consultation and expertise to on the concepts and designs for proposed artworks, execute conservation treatments, conduct research, testing and analysis, and prepare treatment plans and reports.
Assess and prepare portable artworks for loan/display and review proposed loan locations.
Maintain conservation documentation and upload records into the Collections Management system.
Provide research and recommendations of conservation best practices for the storage and display of artworks.
Qualifications
A Degree in Art Conservation and at least 3 years of experience working with a mixed art collection and preferably with public art; OR
A master's degree in art Conservation and at least 1 year of experience, working with a mixed art collection and preferably with public art.
Access to a personal vehicle for work is required.
A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
Experience in the assessment and treatment of sculptural materials, including metals, stone, ceramics, glass, wood, and plastics is required.
Experience in the conservation of additional materials (paintings, paper, textiles) is an asset.
Understanding of contemporary art practices and concepts is required.
Experience in the assessment and treatment of outdoor sculpture is desired.
An understanding of current best practices and code of ethics of the art and heritage conservation profession is required.
General understanding of public art materials, design, engineering, and installation processes and the ability to research and test materials will be considered assets.
Experience in the conservation of new media artwork is an asset.
Specialized training including fall arrest training, aerial platform training, first aid and WHIMIS will be considered assets.
The successful candidate will be required to attain/renew these certifications upon commencing the position.
Preference will be given to candidate with membership in a recognized conservation professional organization.
Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
Working Conditions:
This position requires attending artwork sites that may be outdoors or on construction sites or roadways.
Access to artwork may require the use of equipment (for example:
aerial lifts); PPE is required.
During seasonal maintenance work, the AssociateConservator will be required to drive a City vehicle (work van) and will operate and maintain heavier equipment (for example:
pressure washers, generator, power tools). City of Calgary CalgaryAlberta
