Posting Id

3324

Number of Positions

3

Department

Community Services

Division

Recreation and Culture Services

Shift

Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay

$17.60 - $17.60 Hourly

Job Length/End Date

August 21

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

Replacement/New Position

New Vacancy

Posting Type

Internal and External

Posting Date

05/01/2026

Application Deadline

05/15/2026

Note: This position is dependent on funding from the Canadian Heritage Young Canada Works program(YCW)/Canada Summer Jobs.

Candidates for the position must:

• be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident, or have Refugee status in Canada (Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• have attended full-time studies in 2025/26 academic year and intend to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2026.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Heritage Services Coordinator, the Curatorial Attendant will be responsible for assisting with the registration, cataloguing and care of the City of Richmond Hill’s Historical Collection. To provide support in the design and installation of exhibitions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with cataloguing the Richmond Hill Historical Collection to meet the Standards to Museums required by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the City of Richmond Hill.
• Classifying and labeling artifacts, research, completing required forms, maintaining files and assisting staff and volunteers
• Assisting staff and volunteers with exhibition design and installation, and with interpretation and customer service at programs and events.
• Know and understand the Collections Management and Conservation Policies and Procedures of the City of Richmond Hill and handle all artifacts, archival, art and archaeological material in a professional manner as per policy.
• Database entry and digital imaging.
• Ensure for the safe storage of the collection and the cleanliness and organization of the storage facility.
• Ensure all doors and windows are locked before leaving collection storage facility at the end of shift.
• Assist volunteers as required.
• Inform the Heritage Services Coordinator/Heritage Services Assistant – Curatorial/Education of any serious problems or concerns.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
• Report to work promptly.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)

Education and Experience

• Education in art, history or museum studies would be an asset
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in cataloguing and caring for artifacts would be an asset
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership

• Builds people and culture

• Cultivates open communication

• Shapes the future

• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page**.**

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.