Discovery Centre

Halifax, NS

Discovery Centre

Halifax, NS

exhibit technician

Halifax, NS (view on map)

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Audiovisual communications technologies/technicians, other
• Information technology
• Construction trades, other

Work setting

• Urban area
• Science and technology museum

Tasks

• Operate audio-visual equipment
• Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping
• Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• SketchUp
• MS Excel

Technical experience

• Exhibit preparation

Exhibit preparation experience

• Lighting
• Mounting/installing objects

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week