Assistant, Curatorial Research

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Annual Salary: $73,427.35 - $89,358.40

Employment Status : Indeterminate Full-time position

Language Requirement: English and/or French

Schedule: 37.50 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Work Environment: This position operates in a hybrid work environment and requires onsite presence a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Competition Closing Date: Friday, August 7, 2026

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to and directed by the assigned Curator or Director, Curatorial Division, Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovations, the Curatorial Research Assistant assists in implementing the development of Ingenium’s collection; conducts research that informs knowledge about, documentation of, and interpretation of specific subject areas; assists the Curator in the development of exhibitions, digital products, and public facing knowledge mobilization opportunities; and performs other duties such as retrieving artifacts for study, presenting papers at conferences and seminars, and liaising with staff in other museums and institutions.

EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in history, public history, history of science and technology, digital humanities, museum studies, science, engineering, or a degree related to Ingenium’s collection subject areas.

EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 2 years’ experience related to museums of science and technology
OR an acceptable combination of education and experience in curatorial practice, historical research, material culture methodologies, and oral history

KNOWLEDGE

• Broad knowledge of the history of Canadian science and technology;
• Knowledge of sources of historical and technical information;
• Knowledge of oral history techniques;
Knowledge of museum collection development processes and research

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to research, learn, plan, organize workflow to achieve best results;
• Ability to search through a wide variety of material and to compile technical information in support of the development and documentation of the collection;
• Skill in synthesizing data from a variety of information and sources;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to deal effectively and professionally with colleagues, staff of other institutions and members of the public

Work location: 1865 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa ON

Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability

Union Affiliation : Public Service Alliance of Canada

Classification: level 6

Position Number: 9805

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Employment Equity

Ingenium champions the values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more designated employment equity groups. This is asked in a pre-screening question during the application process.

Ingenium provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.