Job Number: 4491

Job Type: Casual

Vacancy Reason: Backfill

Location: 10 Huron Rd - Doon - Curatorial Centre

Job Category: Arts

Number of Positions: 4

Department: Archives and Collections

Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services

Hours of Work: This position works up to 24 hours per week.

Work Schedule: This position operates on an as-needed basis, with hours varying depending on exhibit development, installation, and project requirements. Work assignments may be intermittent, with periods of little or no work followed by periods of more consistent scheduling. Hours and duration of assignments will fluctuate based on operational needs. 

Union: OTHER

Grade: Part Time/No Full Time Equivalent Grade 006

Salary Range: $30.26 to $34.24 per hour

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others 
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

The Role

Fabricates, installs, and de-installs long-term, short-term, and traveling exhibits, including temporary walls, mounts, cases, exhibit components, furniture, educational interactives, and graphic panels for the Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricates and constructs exhibit and mount components including custom bases, plinths, temporary walls, shipping crates, and exhibit furniture.
• Designs and constructs artifact mounts, consulting with the Conservator to minimize risks to artifacts. Practises artifact handling and care according to museum best practices. 
• Prepares gallery areas for exhibitions (e.g., framing, repairing walls, drywalling, painting).

  Works as part of a team to install mounts, artifacts, and other exhibit elements. 

• Participates in the de-installation of exhibits, takedowns/loading, and storing items.

  Packs and unpacks exhibit components to prepare for transport.

• Assists with cleaning the fabrication workshop and museum equipment and tools. 
• Arranges and coordinates materials and deliveries under the director of the Supervisor or Coordinator of Exhibit Design and Fabrication.
• Works with exhibit contractors on installing and de-installing travelling exhibits.
• Consults with supervisor on issues related to design, fabrication, materials, and supplies, and to provide input on deviating from established plans. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills are normally acquired through a 2-year college diploma in a related field plus 1 year of related fabrication experience or a grade 12 education plus 2 years of related fabrication experience. 
• Knowledge and skills in case and panel construction, artifact mount-making, modelling, and fabrication using manual and power tools and a variety of materials (e.g., wood, metal, plastic, fabric), mat cutting and assembling, and framing. 
• Skills in selecting and applying paints, stains, finishes, and working with adhesives. 
• Knowledge of proper techniques for artifact handling, crating, packing, transport, and materials properties. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply floor plans, fabrication drawings, installation instructions, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, standards, building and fire codes, and legislation (e.g., health and safety, accessibility).
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with others and participate as an effective team member.
• Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office. 
• Must have a valid G driver’s license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and satisfactory driving record to operate corporate vehicles. Ability to travel within and outside Waterloo Region to acquire fabrication materials.
• Must have or obtain forklift operation and/or elevated platform certification (can be obtained after hire at management’s discretion). 
• Ability to work shifts that may include evening and weekend hours. 
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Region of Waterloo is committed to building a workforce through fair, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the community we serve and to promote a respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

For questions or to request accommodations during your recruitment, onboarding or employment, please contact talentmanagement@regionofwaterloo.ca, or by calling our Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process: Region of Waterloo may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.

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