Exhibits Designer, Toronto Public Library

Job Title: Exhibits Designer
Job ID Number: J0924-0240
Employment: Temporary Part-Time
Posting Closing Date: November 22, 2024
Location: Toronto Public Library – Service Development & Innovation – Toronto Reference Library
Salary: $33.10 – $37.37/hour
Hours of Work: 17.5 hours per week. Schedule to be determined. Shifts will be on-site and during core operational hours (8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday).

About Us:

Toronto Public Library is the biggest and busiest public library system in North America, with more than 46 million annual visits to our branches and online. We empower Torontonians to thrive in the digital age and knowledge economy through easy access to technology, lifelong learning, and diverse cultural and leisure experiences, where, when and how our customers need us.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, designs and installs exhibitions in the Library Gallery and all other exhibit space in the Library; performs related duties as assigned.

Duties:

designs and fabricates library-initiated exhibits
works with Library staff and external exhibit resource people to research and develop exhibits for in house and external spaces
assembles, installs and dismantles Library exhibits
responsible for cleanup and maintenance of Exhibits work area
assists in planning exhibition schedule and budget
maintains and repairs display hardware
responsible for maintenance and operation of signage and other equipment
orders and stores supplies as required
photographs exhibits as a visual record of exhibition program
maintains Exhibits files

Qualifications:

Graduate of an art college or recognized school of design or equivalent with specialization in environmental design. Portfolio required.
Two years’ experience in exhibitions design, including experience in graphic design.
Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service.
Ability to perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
Organizational ability, effective communication skills, and the ability to work to deadlines essential.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our career page on our website under Current Opportunities: www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/about-the-library/jobs

For any questions or accommodation requests, please contact recruitment@tpl.ca, quoting the job title and posting ID number, J0924-0240.

Upon request, accommodation will be provided through all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodations for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably possible.

TPL invites applications from all qualified individuals. The Library is committed to equal opportunity, diversity in the workplace, equity and reconciliation, and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ people and women.

Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2G8