Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries – 53100
Description
Registrars, restorers, interpreters and workers in other occupations related to museums and art galleries classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and install exhibits and displays, restore, maintain and store museum and gallery collections, frame artwork, and perform other functions in support of curatorial and conservation activities. They are employed in museums and galleries. Picture framers and taxidermists may also be employed in retail settings or may be self-employed. This unit group also includes museum and other interpreters who conduct guided tours. They are employed by art galleries, museums, parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic and heritage sites, and other locations.
Job Titles
- Conservation technician – museums and art galleries
- Paintings restoration technician
Main Duties
- Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.
Workplaces
- Galleries
- Museums
Work Environment
- Indoors, environmentally controlled
- Standard safety equipment
Physical Demands
- Sitting
- Standing
- Bending or twisting the body
- Handling material manually
Requirements
- Registrars, cataloguers and interpreters may require a university degree in a field related to museum and gallery work.
- For other occupations in this unit group, completion of a college program in museum technology or conservation technology or completion of other technical or on-the-job training programs related to the work are required.
Skills
- Evaluation
- Instructing
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Management of Material Resources
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Colour Perception
- Finger Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Categorization Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Stress Tolerance
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $18.00 | $22.00 | $45.64 |
| Canada | $16.00 | $20.53 | $31.00 |
Training
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Certifications
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