Costuming Assistant

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the UCHV Curator, the Costuming Assistant is responsible for the issuing, altering , maintenance, cleaning and storage of interpretive costumes at the Ukrainian
Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV). This work is done with an understanding of the correct appearance of garments worn for interpretation. The UCHV interpreter costume collection includes reproduced and currently manufactured clothing and accessories that have been constructed or acquired to represent traditional Ukrainian and North American style historic garments worn in east central Alberta f rom the late 1800s to the 1930s.

This position is also responsible for the inventory of costuming garments and for identifying garment sizes and quantities that are needed to fill interpretation requirements. With guidance form the Costume Coordinator and Curator, this position also assists with the construction and sourcing of historically accurate clothing items when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Costume Issuing, Storage, and Inventory Management
• Costume Maintenance
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Costume Production, Acquisition and Alteration

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are
required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Drive for Results - Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives.
   
• Creative Problem Solving - Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
   
• Systems Thinking - Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
   
• Develop Networks - Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders

Qualifications

High school diploma supplemented by related courses plus 1 year related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of :

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets and skills:

• Tailoring or dressmaking certificate is an asset .
• Experience sewing, mending and altering clothing.
• An understanding of the requirements for garment storage and inventory.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of fabrics and fabric care.
• Computer experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of historic costume is an asset.
• Valid driver's license.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Temporary wage position(s) until May 31, 2025.

Final candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.

The regular schedule for this position is weekdays. Occasional work on weekends and evenings may be required.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out -of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks f rom the province they currently reside in.

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