Museum Technician 1-2 (Preparator) - Temp Relief/Casual
Government of Nova Scotia
Date: 1 day ago
City: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contract type: Full time
Competition # : 45985
Crown Agency: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Casual
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging people with art. It is committed to this mission as an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia and one of the premier arts institutions in Canada. At its core, the Gallery is responsible for acquiring, preserving and exhibiting works of art, and for providing education in the visual arts.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia seeks to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We will embrace tradition and the past by applying a contemporary viewpoint that addresses relevant issues and challenges perspectives.
We are an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire thinking.
Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS
About Our Opportunity
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is recruiting motivated individuals to join our team as a temporary relief Museum Technician 1-2 (Preparator). In this role, you will report to the Head Preparator.
These positions are casual relief, on-call with no guarantee of hours. Relief employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full-time employees who are on vacation, etc. If successful, you must be available to work varied hours during our core hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. Occasionally, shift start and end times will fluctuate outside of these core hours based on business needs.
Primary Accountabilities
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
What We Offer
Salary Range: $21.76 - $28.86 Hourly
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens of Nova Scotia. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current Art Gallery of Nova Scotia employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Art Gallery of Nova Scotia bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
Crown Agency: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Casual
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 20-May-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging people with art. It is committed to this mission as an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia and one of the premier arts institutions in Canada. At its core, the Gallery is responsible for acquiring, preserving and exhibiting works of art, and for providing education in the visual arts.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia seeks to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We will embrace tradition and the past by applying a contemporary viewpoint that addresses relevant issues and challenges perspectives.
We are an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire thinking.
Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS
About Our Opportunity
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is recruiting motivated individuals to join our team as a temporary relief Museum Technician 1-2 (Preparator). In this role, you will report to the Head Preparator.
These positions are casual relief, on-call with no guarantee of hours. Relief employees fill gaps in the schedule and replace full-time employees who are on vacation, etc. If successful, you must be available to work varied hours during our core hours of operation: Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. Occasionally, shift start and end times will fluctuate outside of these core hours based on business needs.
Primary Accountabilities
- Mat and/or frame artwork for exhibitions,
- Build crates,
- Fabricate structures,
- Install and maintain permanent, temporary and travelling exhibition installations,
- Prepare galleries for exhibition (painting, other wall treatments),
- Load, pack and unload shipments of artworks with due care and attention to museum standards,
- Support the audio-visual and computer technologies that are central to contemporary art practice,
- Maintain exhibit structures, lighting fixtures and preparation workshop tools and equipment, storage hallways and gallery warehouse,
- Occasional support of local, provincial and interprovincial transportation of exhibits, artworks and other materials as required.
- Occasional or as-needed support of collections care duties such as storage maintenance, movement of artwork, general cleaning, data entry.
- To be successful in this role you have a High School diploma and post‐secondary training in a related area of specialty; or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
- The ideal candidates will have current knowledge of contemporary visual arts, art gallery/museum standards, installation and carpentry experience, matting and framing experience, and audio/visual equipment experience.
- Strong interpersonal and planning skills are essential.
- In this position, the incumbent will be required to manage priorities, have the ability to perform under pressure; and the ability to use creative problem-solving strategies to meet various deadlines.
- Some heavy lifting and working at heights may be required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and forklift operators course will be considered an asset.
- Fine Arts or Museum Studies Degree and/or a relevant trade certificate considered an asset.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
What We Offer
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
Salary Range: $21.76 - $28.86 Hourly
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens of Nova Scotia. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current Art Gallery of Nova Scotia employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Art Gallery of Nova Scotia bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
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