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About the Role
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a Senior Conservator of Organic Objects to provide advanced conservation expertise and leadership in the preservation, examination, treatment, and preventive care of objects in ROM’s collections and temporary custody. This role involves assessing complex conservation needs, developing treatments, establishing preservation standards, conducting research, and providing expert guidance across the Museum. You will also oversee the operation of a conservation laboratory and supervise staff.
Responsibilities
- Examine collection objects, assess their condition and conservation needs, and develop and perform appropriate treatments supported by thorough written and photographic documentation
- Establish and apply preventive conservation standards for environmental conditions, handling, storage, mounting, display, packing, transportation, exhibitions, and loans
- Conduct technical examination and conservation research into object materials, manufacture, deterioration, treatment methods, and conservation materials, including coordinating and interpreting scientific analysis
- Provide conservation expertise for exhibitions, galleries, acquisitions, loans, collections moves, storage improvements, and other major museum initiatives
- Collaborate with curators, designers, collections professionals, and project teams to balance preservation requirements with access, interpretation, and operational needs
- Survey collections, assess risks, establish conservation priorities, and contribute to preventive conservation, emergency preparedness and emergency response
- Lead the effective operation of the conservation laboratory, managing workflows, priorities, equipment, supplies, budgets, and resource requirements
- Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior conservators, interns, volunteers, and project staff as required
- Advance conservation knowledge and practice through research, professional development, publications, presentations, consultations, and public or educational programming
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Conservation with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, specializing in the conservation of organic objects; at least 3 years in a museum setting preferred.
- Alternatively, a combination of education and experience deemed acceptable.
- Advanced expertise in Organic Object conservation specialization, including object materials and fabrication techniques, deterioration processes, examination, preservation, and treatment
- Excellent knowledge of conservation treatment theory and practice, preventive conservation, and professional standards and ethics, including the CAC/CAPC Code of Ethics and Guidance for Practice
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex conservation problems, exercise sound professional judgment, and independently plan and execute treatments
- Experience with scientific examination and analysis, including coordinating analytical work and interpreting findings to inform conservation decisions
- Strong conservation documentation skills, including written and photographic documentation and the use of relevant digital, image management, and collections database tools
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, priorities, resources, budgets, and deadlines while providing leadership or mentorship to staff, interns, or volunteers
- Proficiency in conducting and interpreting scientific analyses such as e.g. p-XRF and digital X-radiography
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Experience with conservation documentation in a digital content management system. Familiarity with TMS is an asset.
- Ability to safely perform precise, physically demanding conservation work, travel with collection objects when required, and respond to urgent conservation needs outside regular working hours
Skills
- Organic Object conservation specialization
- Object materials and fabrication techniques
- Deterioration processes
- Examination
- Preservation
- Treatment
- Conservation treatment theory and practice
- Preventive conservation
- Professional standards and ethics
- Scientific examination and analysis
- Conservation documentation
- Digital content management systems
- p-XRF
- Digital X-radiography
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Consultation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time Contract
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Senior
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- At least 3 years in a museum setting preferred
Education Level
- Master's Degree in Conservation
Salary/Compensations
- $87,870 - $100,423
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage for permanent and full-time contract positions (conditions apply)
- Paid benefits for individuals and families
- Health spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional pension plan with employer-matched Defined Benefit contribution plan
- Free ROM membership for permanent full-time and part-time staff
- Discounts to over 200 attractions through Attractions Ontario
About the Company
- Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum.
- At ROM, we are dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement.
- As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.
- We are committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
- We seek passionate and dynamic team members who embody our mission and values.
Equal Opportunity
- At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams.
- We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
- We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process. Please contact us at careers@rom.on.ca for assistance.
- ROM does not require “Canadian experience.” International applicants with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.