The Canadian Museum of Nature is seeking a dynamic, competent biologist for the position of Assistant Collection Manager (ACM). The successful candidate will be responsible in consultation with the Curator of the Vertebrate zoology collections (VZC) for the effective management, including development and preservation, of the bird and mammal collections of the Museum, from accession through specimen preparation and curation. The Museum VZC holdings includes over 1.25 million specimens and represents the most comprehensive collection of Canadian vertebrates with emphasis on geographic and life history variation of species. The bird collection consists of about 140,000 specimens, mostly dry-preserved, with skins, skeletons, and taxidermy specimens. The mammal collection contains about 85,000 specimens, mostly dry-preserved (skins and skeletons). The VZC support various research, exhibit, and education programs, internally, nationally, and internationally. Working within the Zoology Section of the Research and Collections Division, the ACM collaborates with the researchers, other collections managers, and the Experience and Engagement staff to build, preserve, and share the collections as productively as possible. The ACM interacts with and supervises visitors, students, and volunteers working within the bird and mammal collections. The ACM sets and maintains rigorous standards of collection management, and works efficiently both independently and within teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work requires the ability to lift/move heavy objects up to 24 kg while following proper safety procedures. Collection specimens may represent sources of incommoding airborne particles and smell.
OPEN TO: All individuals who meet the following qualifications.
EDUCATION: Completion of a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology, with a specialization in Zoology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE EQUIREMENTS:
English and French are essential
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience, 3 years (minimum), studying and identifying vertebrate fauna (laboratory and/or field), especially Canadian birds.
- Experience in managing natural history collections, including care, development and organization.
- Experience using and handling natural history specimens, either preserved or live, including vertebrate specimens.
- Experience using and organizing natural history data for scientific purposes.
SEND YOUR APPLICATION BY E-MAIL TO:
Human Resources
Email : kdegrandpr@mus-nature.ca
State competition CMN-2090-016-OC-008. Statement of qualifications is available by contact the above e-mail address.
Details: http://nature.ca/en/about-us/careers-volunteering/careers/assistant-collection-manager-vertebrates
NOTE
All candidates must submit a cover letter outlining how their experience and training meet the basic requirements listed above.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list of potential candidates that may serve to staff similar positions.
The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Advisor, Human Resources of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
The Museum supports employment equity.
CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2016.