Collections specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

WHO WE ARE

Canada’s largest and most comprehensive museum, ROM, is home to a world-class collection of artworks, cultural objects and natural history specimens featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new discoveries, ROM plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world. Join our team at ROM and consider a fulfilling career as a Collections Specialist, 1, Mineralogy & Geology.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a meticulous and collaborative Collections Specialist, 1 in Mineralogy & Geology, to join the Department of Collection and Research. In this role, you will support the care, preservation, organization, documentation, and accessibility of four significant collections within ROM’s Earth and Space section : rocks and ores, minerals, gemstones and contemporary jewelry, and meteorites. These collections are vital to understanding Earth’s history and the origins of our solar system.

Reporting to the Manager of Collections Care, you will work in close partnership with curators, conservators, registrars, and other colleagues to maintain physical and digital records, facilitate access, implement best practices in collections care, and support ROM’s exhibitions, research, and programming initiatives. You’ll also support the integration of strategic data management solutions and help steward high-value and high-risk specimens.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Organize, rehouse, maintain, and monitor collections using specialized care techniques, with responsibility for storage, security, and environmental conditions
• Manage object records and digital assets in the museum’s collection management system (TMS), ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Support acquisitions, loans, and fieldwork in collaboration with curators, technicians, and registrars
• Facilitate access to collections for researchers, staff, and visitors while ensuring compliance with safety and conservation standards
• Produce photographic documentation, contribute to reporting, and assist in policy and procedure development
• Represent the Earth and Space section in strategic projects, including the TMS data restructuring initiative
• Participate in programming, including tours, presentations, and outreach
• Assist in the supervision of volunteers, students, and interns

WHAT YOU BRING

WHAT WE OFFER

SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The above-listed process may change or vary based on the nature and scope of the position. The selection process may involve virtual conversations and interviews via Teams and may be recorded.

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE ROM

If you’re excited about this role, even if your experience differs from the specific requirements, we encourage you to apply. We’re keen to meet candidates who can contribute their talents to our goals, and will consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Please note that all candidates receiving a verbal job offer will be subject to a background check, including a criminal background check and verification of professional references, and other checks depending on the role.

We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at careers@rom.on.ca for assistance. Apply today and help us create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity and learning flourish.

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