Exhibition Development and Research Officer

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 12494
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Branch: Cultural & Heritage Prog & Spaces Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $69,713.28 - $84,824.74 annually (2022 rates of pay)
Location: 300 Peres Blancs Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 07/05/2024

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.

Under the supervision of the Museum Administrator, Shared Museum Resources, the Exhibition Development and Research Officer is responsible for developing innovative permanent, temporary, traveling and special exhibitions that interpret the local history relevant to museum/historical sites currently owned and operated by the City of Ottawa: Billings Estate Museum National Historic Site; Pinhey's Point Historic Site; Fairfields Heritage House; Nepean Museum; and Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. This role is also responsible for historical research to support the objectives and activities of the City of Ottawa Museum and Historic Sites.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Completion of 3 year university degree in Applied Museum Studies, History, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a museum setting conducting historical research utilizing primary and secondary sources to support exhibits, publications, interpretation and education programs; preparing research reports, developing interpretive themes and messages and writing exhibit text; creating object-based exhibits from inception through completion including concept, design, fabrication, installation, evaluation and maintenance; and budget, supervisory, and teamwork experience.

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- Identification and use of primary and secondary research sources
- Exhibition development and evaluation principles and practices
- Project management principles and practices
- Professional museological ethics, standards, practices
- City of Ottawa organization and structure

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Graphic design (in exhibition design and fabrication)
- Interpretation, assessment and synthesis of historical information
- Exhibition design and fabrication: drafting, construction, and installation
- Project management: planning, organization, delegation, negotiation, and operational budget and contract management
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal, collaboration and promotional skills
- Recruitment, training and supervision of part-time staff, students and volunteers
- Keyboarding skills and ability to use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or equivalent, Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet, and other computer programs as required
- Self-starter, resourceful, capable of working independently with mínimal supervision
- Team leader and player, capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Creative and innovative approach to issues and problem resolution
- Flexible approach to work assignments, proven ability to manage changing priorities and stress effectively
- Responsible, efficient and professional in carrying out duties and responsibilities
- Commitment to on-going learning and professional development

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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