Competition #: 26-OC-61
Posting Date: April 21, 2026
Closing Date: May 11, 2026
Department: Exhibition Services
Working Hours: On-call
Employment Tenure: On-call
Classification: Band 5
Salary: $68,313 - $80,339 /Year
Number of Positions: 2
Language Requirements: English or French
Affiliation: P.S.A.C.
Work Location: On-site, National Gallery of Canada, 380, Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Installation Supervisor or the Fabrication Supervisor, you will be responsible to install, pack, soft wrap, store and move works of art of different media. You will contribute to material estimates and reports compiled by your supervisor and contribute to the development of NGC standards for installation, handling and moving works of art. Services are provided in support of on-site and offsite installations, the permanent collection installations, loans, acquisitions and general art movement activities of the NGC. The incumbent will also perform other related duties.
Requirements
- Post-secondary diploma in Museum Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- 2 years’ experience in a gallery or museum context, installing exhibitions;
- 2 years’ experience handling works of art in all media and sizes, manually and using handling equipment;
- Experience in constructing and packing transportation and storage containers and crates for works of art in all media and sizes. This work to be done to conservation standards;
- Knowledge of Windows applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);
- Extensive knowledge and skills in the methods, materials, equipment and techniques generally used for handling, installing, packing and transporting works of art;
- Knowledge of preventive conservation standards;
Ability to safely handle large, heavy fragile works of art manually in excess of 45KG.
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Condition of Employment
- Reliability Status - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.
Additional Information
- A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
- Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
- Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
- Note: Applicants selected for interviews will receive email correspondence from the People, Culture and Belonging team at the National Gallery of Canada
Values
- The National Gallery of Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values and celebrates the diverse life experiences, voices, and histories of all individuals. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
