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Job Description:
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jReporting to the CSTM Director General, the Manager, Exhibition Projects is responsible for planning and
overseeing the development and implementation of exhibition and digital media products at the Canada Science
and Technology Museum. The Manager, Exhibition Projects place of work will be at the Canada Science and
Technology Museum.
The standard weekly hours are: SWW 37.50 Hrs (5 days consecutive Mon. - Fri.)
Education and Experience:
- As an ideal candidate, you hold a post-secondary diploma in sciences, humanities or museum studies and training in project
management;
- Professional certification in project management an asset.
You also have experience in the following areas:
- three (3) years experience in the development of museum exhibitions - virtual and physical - using standard
project management practices;
- experience managing digital media projects such as virtual and augmented reality interactives/experiences
and Apps would be considered an asset;
- or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
RATED REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of project management, budget estimation/control, scheduling, and risk
management;
- Practical knowledge of the techniques and methodology of exhibition development, and of interpretation and
evaluation;
- Practical knowledge of exhibition design and display techniques, graphic production and text preparation,
design and fabrication methods and systems, interactive development, new media in exhibitions, and of
drafting;
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of digital media experiences (development, management and design),
such as virtual and augmented reality experiences and Apps an asset;
- General knowledge of museological principles, concepts and theories. Knowledge of Ingenium's Exhibition
Development Process an asset;
- Knowledge of the various programs, activities, organizational structure and objectives of Ingenium in
general and of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in particular;
- Knowledge of museological institutions and organizations in Canada and abroad.
Abilities:
- Ability to plan, organise, direct, schedule, implement and control a wide range of activities, several of them
closely interrelated and/or interdependent;
- Ability to use standard project management software: skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
Project;
- Ability to establish priorities among alternatives;
- Ability to delegate tasks and set performance standards;
- Ability to create an organizational climate conductive to motivated teams;
- Ability to give and receive feedback constructively and overcome blocks to interpersonal communications;
- Ability to interact well with colleagues, superiors and clients and to elicit their collaboration;
- Ability to deal with divergent views and negotiate on a wide variety of issues;
- Ability to work with minimal
direction;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure;
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing in both official languages.
Personal suitability:
Committed to quality and excellence
Takes initiative
Imaginative and innovative
Organized, thorough and detail-oriented
Flexible, adaptable, practical
Tactful and diplomatic
Persuasive, decisive and firm
Recognized for judgment and integrity
Reliable
The CSTMC is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Please note that only candidates who are selected for the next stage of this selection process will be contacted.
As a result of this competition, we may establish an eligibility list that may serve to staff similar positions.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and curriculum vitae indicating the
reference number 2018/2019-CSTMC-101 in your email's Subject line, no later than the closing date to:
competition@ingeniumcanada.org
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