Curatorial Assistant

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

Under the supervision of the Museum Curator, the Curatorial Assistant assists in research, storage and handling of artefacts. Prepare documents pertaining to acquisitions and maintains a temporary acquisitions register. Prepare worksheets, labels and acquisition files for each artefact in accordance with museum standards and catalogue artefacts using museum software. Assist the curator with appraising donations and assigning a fair value market as per Revenue Canada policies.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND several years of experience in Museology

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered

Experience

in museum practices in collections management and care of artefacts

in preparing and writing reports

in historical research

in artefact documentation

in artefact labelling

in preventative conservation and storage for mixed media collections

in budget administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English Essential/ Bilingual and asset

Health Benefits: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Perks: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.

June 2025

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