I am posting this on behalf of the Archives of Ontario.  Please respond
using the contact information below.

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        MANAGEMENT BOARD SECRETARIAT


        COMPETITION FILE:       MBS-515/01

        TITLE:  Conservation Technician

        CLASSIFICATION: Library Technician 3, (OPSEU - TEC)

        SALARY RANGE:   $676.85 - 736.77 per week       SCHEDULE:       3,7

        POSTING DATE:   July 24, 2001

        CLOSING DATE:   August 8, 2001

        LOCATION:       77 Grenville Street, Toronto

        AREA OF SEARCH: OPEN



Your skills are needed by the dynamic team at the Archives of Ontario to
help the Conservation Unit implement its new Preservation Strategy.  You
will: undertake conservation treatments on a variety of archival materials;
undertake condition assessments of the collection; document conditions
before and after treatment; monitor storage conditions on and off site;
prepare materials for exhibit; assist in disaster contingency planning and
recovery; assist in basic preservation training and foster a preservation
culture throughout the institution.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of basic conservation and archival practices;
basic understanding of preservation management; knowledge of chemical and
physical properties of archival materials and historical fabrication;
knowledge of basic photographic techniques to effectively record the
condition of archival materials before and after conservation treatment;
knowledge of WHMIS; ability to use  technical equipment, such as a humidity
chamber, encapsulator, hygrothermagraph, PH meter etc; experience in
preservation/conservation training; experience in the operation of personal
computers and associated software/databases in the conservation laboratory;
good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; knowledge of the
Professional Code of Ethics as set by the Canadian Association for
Conservation of Cultural Property.

Application or résumé must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 8,
2001.  Send to:

                File MBS-515/01
                Management Board Secretariat
                Human Resources Services Branch
                8th Floor, Ferguson Block
                77 Wellesley Street West
                Toronto, ON  M7A 1N3
                TEL:    (416) 327-3812
                FAX:    (416) 327-3892
                E-Mail: [log in to unmask]
        (Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted)

     Internal Clearance #:              P-630
Corporate Clearance #:          MB7016727(P)




        AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER