51101 - Conservators and Curators

Conservators and Curators are in high demand throughout Canada’s Art and Culture sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities will be available for Conservators and Curators in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has also resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Conservators and Curators that can range from $27,900 to $74,200 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Conservators and Curators Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including museums, art galleries, archives, libraries, government agencies, and universities. Conservators may be self-employed. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Conservators and Curators in Canada.

Conservators and Curators in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Conservators and Curators pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Art gallery conservator
• Art objects conservator
• Conservator - museum
• Curator
• Historical artifact conservator
• Natural history museum curator
• Assistant conservator

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Conservators

• Examine artifacts, determine their condition, suggest methods for treating them, and recommend preventive conservation techniques to their owners.
• Restore and conserve paintings, photographs, books, papers, sculptures, furniture, pottery, or other museum and art gallery artifacts as per particular field of specialization.
• Provide advice on display and storage of museum and gallery artifacts to ensure proper maintenance and preservation.
• Explore new conservation and restoration techniques.
• Provide consultation to museums, art galleries, or private individuals.
• Supervise conservation technicians and other museum technicians.

Curators

• Recommend the acquisition of paintings, photographs, sculptures, documents, and other museum and art gallery artifacts.
• Conduct research into objects' methods of construction techniques, structure, and materials to understand its physical and chemical makeup.
• Develop storylines and themes and organize displays and exhibitions.
• Coordinate the storage of collections and the setting up of displays and exhibitions.
• Oversee the conservation, display, and circulation of collections.
• Supervise curatorial assistants and other museum technicians.

Employment Requirements

• Conservators require a master's degree in art conservation or completion of a two-year college program in conservation technology and several years of experience in conservation work.
• Conservators may be accredited by the Canadian Association of Professional Conservators.
• Curators require a master's or bachelor's degree in museology, art history, or a field related to their specific area of work.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 51101

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Conservators and Curators are expected to total 5,000, while 4,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Conservator and Curator Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 51101.