Job Posting: Paintings Conservator, 6 month contract (with possibility for extension) – Art Conservation Services, Inc. (London, Ontario, Canada)

Art Conservation Services, Inc.
421 Ridout St. N.
London, Ontario
Canada
519-472-4138
artconserv@bellnet.ca
 
Position: Paintings Conservator, 6 month contract with possibility for extension.
 
Art Conservation Services, Inc., a private conservation studio located in London, Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Paintings Conservator to fill an upcoming 6 month contract. The candidate should have demonstrated ability and experience treating paintings in a broad range of age and condition, and be capable of working in a fast-paced private practice environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as basic experience with photographic documentation.  Strong organizational and problem solving skills are necessary.  Required tasks include client interaction, assessing artwork condition, accurately estimating treatment times, preparing reports and proposals, executing a variety of treatments, and possible on-site projects.
 
The candidate should have a Masters in Art conservation from an internationally recognized conservation program, and/or equivalent professional experience, with at least 2 years post-graduate experience, and be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The position start date is flexible but early to mid-November 2014 is preferred. The contract will last for 6 months, at which time the candidate will be re-evaluated and the possibility of a longer position can be discussed. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please apply by sending cover letter, resume and name and contact information for two references, by email to Keith Bantock at artconserv@bellnet.ca. Closing date September 26, 2014.
 
Art Conservation Services, Inc. is a professional art conservation practice based in London, Ontario, Canada, independently operating out of the conservation laboratory in Museum London. Paintings Conservator and owner Keith Bantock, M.A.C. and Associate Book and Paper Conservator Jennifer Robertson, M.A.C., provide a wide range of conservation services and consultation; our clients include both private collectors and public institutions across Ontario. www.artconservationservices.com for more information.