Curatorial Assistant, Collection Access Specialist - Museum

Overview

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Applications are now being received for the above position in Markham Museum in the Economic Growth, Culture & Entrepreneurship Department Development Services Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online by March 13, 2026.

Start Date : Full-time for 15 to 16 weeks starting May 4, 2026.

Note : This position is supported by Young Canada Works for Building Careers in Heritage. Applicants should review the website to confirm their eligibility : https : / / www.canada.ca / en / canadian-heritage / services / funding / young-canada-works.html

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Job Summary

The role of the Curatorial Assistant – Collection Access Specialist within the Markham Museum is to assist with the day to day curatorial tasks. The curatorial function develops, manages and documents collections, and conceptualizes and develops exhibitions.

The Markham Museum is a 25 acre site with 31 modern and historical built structures. Our gardens, orchards and landscape features complement the buildings and aid our interpretation of local history. The Museum is host to 50,000 visitors annually, including booked programs, summer camps, special events and casual groups. We also host private rental events for weddings and corporate functions.

Responsibilities

• Register objects and documentary materials into the collection. This task includes condition reporting, photography, storage mount design and physical arrangement.
• Coordinate the disposal of deaccessioned materials and reorganization of storage areas.
• Assist with research services for colleagues and members of the public.
• Assist with day-to-day collections care tasks that may include : preventive conservation, pest & environmental monitoring, maintenance of static displays, object transfers, and accurate documentation of collections.
• Plan, develop and deliver eight object-based public programs for youth audiences (4-12 years of age).
• Plan and create a cooperative art installation with youth program participants. Duties will include : project research, exhibit planning and design, preparation of components, fabrication of mounts, scanning, digital photography and installation.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Core Behaviours

Candidates must be eligible for hiring in accordance with the requirements of the federal Youth Employment Strategy and enrolled in the student registry of Young Canada Works.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

We thank all applicants who have applied, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

AI Disclosure

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.

Vacancy : Temporary Seasonal Vacancy

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