Job Title : Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices

Institution / Organization : Société du Musée canadien des civilisations / Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

Location : Gatineau, Quebec

Closing Date : March 15, 2012

Date Submitted : March 02, 2012

Fax number : 819-776-7110

Web link to Institution : http://www.civilization.ca

Job description : Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices

Full-Time Internship - 8 months: Commencing in September 2012

Up to four (4) Positions - Position number: #5000

Description:

The goal of the Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices at the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is to offer First Nations, Métis, and Inuit participants professional and technical training. The Program operates from September to April of each year, with a two (2) week break for the holiday season.

Objective:

To offer practical experiences for Aboriginal people who would like to broaden their knowledge and skills in various aspects of museum work.

Components:

Candidates can undertake practicum assignments lasting four (4) to five (5) weeks in the following divisions of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum:

1. Research

2. Collections

3. Exhibitions

4. Public Programs

5. Public Affairs and Publishing

6. Development

7. Museum Services

Eligibility:

Candidates should have a Grade 12 education or equivalent. Those with less than Grade 12 education will be considered on the basis of demonstrable experience in cultural interpretation or related skills.

Financial Support:

The Corporation provides a small stipend, travel, training and facilities for the Program. Participants are encouraged to seek additional sources of financial support to cover living expenses.

Application Process:

If you wish to participate in this program, please submit the following documents:

? A résumé;

? A personal statement indicating how the internship relates to your experience, academic goals and/or professional development; and

? Two (2) letters of reference.

The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce which is representative of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are an Aboriginal person, a member of a visible minority group or a person with a disability.

We thank all candidates for showing interest in our Corporation; however, only retained candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for Application:

If you wish to participate in this program, please apply no later than March 15, 2012 as instructed on the web site: www.civilization.ca/careers under “Current Job Opportunities”.

or by fax:

Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices

Fax #: 819-776-8429

or by mail:

Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

100 Laurier Street

Gatineau, Quebec

K1A 0M8

To learn more about the program, visit: www.civilization.ca/aboriginaltraining or contact Ms. Jameson C. Brant at 819-776-8270.