Installation Technician - Toronto, Canada - Harbourfront centre

Harbourfront centre

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Power Plant

Application Deadline:
May 17, 2023

Position Title:
Installation Technician

Reporting to:
Head of Installations & Facilities

Type of Employment:
Casual employment (hours of work based around exhibition needs). This is a bargaining unit position and a member of OPSEU

Compensation:
$26 per hour

Location:
Toronto, on-site work

Summary of Function:

The Installation Technician works closely with the Head of Installations & Facilities, Head of Exhibitions & Publication, the Gallery Curators, guest curators and exhibiting artists to plan and implement exhibitions at the gallery.

Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of exhibition construction, installation and de-installation, as well as taking the lead on audio-visual-related installation tasks.

Versatility and flexibility are essential qualities required by this position; contemporary art can, and will, present many unusual situations and circumstances for which the technical staff needs to be prepared to employ a more diverse range of abilities to handle the varying and individual needs created by the artworks themselves.

Duties:

Move artwork (big/small/heavy/light) and crates, and assist with art packing/unpacking.
Install artwork in various gallery spaces.
Assist with the installation and setup of audiovisual equipment.
Assist with building walls and other architectural features.
Assist in construction of display elements and crates; may include working with woodshop equipment, solvents, handheld and stationary power tools.
Clean and prepare gallery spaces, climb ladders, paint, assist with lighting and graphics.
Other functions as assigned.

Skills & Requirements:

A minimum of one year of museum or gallery experience preferred.
A Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts or Visual Arts is preferred.
Knowledge of contemporary art practices is an asset.
Experience installing contemporary art.
Experience with installation of audiovisual equipment.
Knowledge of basic wall framing (metal studs), drywalling, taping, painting, etc.
Basic proficiency in carpentry and construction.
Ability to follow direction and work independently and closely with a team.
Manual dexterity required to operate hand and power tools as well as equipment associated with tasks such as electrical, woodworking, general/minor construction.
Ability to carry out physical maneuvers which include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy weights from time to time.
Ability to kneel, crawl, climb, balance, stoop, crouch and reach for extended periods of time.
Ability to work on ladders: up to 12 feet.
Prior experience working with paint, paint fumes and chemical fumes associated with common industrial supplies.
Previous experience required in light construction for the fabrication of display elements and crates, and a safe working knowledge of woodshop equipment, solvents, and handheld and stationary power tools.
Working at Heights and scissor lift certification is considered an asset.
Experience in condition reporting is a plus.
Knowledge in lighting is a plus.
Knowledge of vinyl installation is desirable.
Knowledge of languages other than English is a plus.
The Power Plant recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks of COVID19. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of full COVID19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.

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Our Values:

Open
We're friendly, welcoming and inclusive, with an experimental attitude that thrives on collaboration.

Brave

To achieve our bold ambition we empower and support imaginative risk and we always try to learn from our mistakes.

Rigorous
We are committed to excellence in all we do, ensuring every visitor encounter is safe, memorable and enriching.

Kind
We value and respect each other and all our visitors, celebrating difference and striving to realise potential.

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The Power Plant is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.