Exhibit Technician

**Are you a problem solver? Love fixing things or tinkering? Passionate about science and technology?**

**If so, the role of Exhibit Technician with Discovery Centre, Nova Scotia's hands-on science centre, may be the best next step in your career journey.** **This entry-level position with the team responsible for the centre's interactive exhibits provides a great opportunity to grow your experience in the world of visitor's centres/museum exhibits or fabrication shops.**

**Position Title**: Exhibit Technician
**Department**: Exhibits & Facilities
**Supervisor**: Director, Exhibits and Facilities
**Position Category**: Full-Time, 1 year-Contract
**Starting Salary**: $19-21 per hour
**Working Hours**: 35 hours per week, weekends, and weekdays

**Position Summary**

**Summary of Responsibilities**

Exhibit Maintenance:

- Performs regular inspection and maintenance of all exhibits; keeps all exhibit-related equipment in good working order; makes repairs to exhibits and recommends major repairs by services outside the organization.
- Keeps all exhibit-related equipment in good working order.
- Maintains orderly work and storage spaces.
- Maintains accurate inventory of all equipment assigned to the fabrication shop, cases, and other exhibits resources.
- Researches, recommends, orders and purchases equipment and supplies, as needed, for projects, according to Discovery Centre's purchasing practices.

Exhibit fabrication and installation:

- As part of a team, constructs, installs and de-installs temporary and permanent exhibits. Tasks may include protecting floors and surfaces; patching and painting walls; ordering of related supplies and materials; packing and unpacking exhibit components; handling museum objects; adjusting lighting; installing cases, exhibit graphics, and labels; creating or modifying mounts and fixtures; and supporting multi-media components.
- Mounts exhibit labels, panels, and signs.
- Ensures that appropriate safety precautions are adhered to, and that exhibit fabrication and installation meet the Nova Scotia Health and Safety standards and applicable regulations.

Other Duties:

- Assists with special events setup/breakdown.
- Assists with building maintenance and repairs as required.
- Serves on departmental committees as assigned.
- Adheres to and maintains up to date OHS policy and procedures and participates in training as required.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a relevant technical field is considered an asset.
- Computer literate -hardware and software - ideally within both a Mac and PC environment
- Working knowledge of power and hand tools as they relate to basic carpentry techniques, simple mechanical systems, and basic electrical wiring.
- Basic understanding of audio-visual equipment, with an aptitude for learning new skills in maintaining specialized systems.
- Ability to read and understand measured technical drawings.
- Ability to perform work duties/responsibilities for extended periods of time; may include standing, walking, and lifting more than 50lbs.
- Detail oriented and a commitment to quality of work and finish.
- Ability to communicate effective both orally and in writing.
- Ability to interact courteously with visitors and staff.
- Experience with 3D printing/ Arduino/ basic coding skills considered an asset.
- Prior experience in museum/gallery or tradeshow exhibit fabrication a plus.

**Hours of Work**
35 hours per week.
Typically, Wednesday through Sunday; 7 hours per day.
Evening work as required.

**Applications**: