Part-Time Installation Technician, Woodstock Art Gallery

Artwork laid out for installation. Photo: Stephan Cam

Part-Time Installation Technician
Woodstock Art Gallery

Application Deadline: October 8, 2024, 4:00pm

Known as the Friendly City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 45,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities.

As a division of the City of Woodstock’s Culture Department, the Woodstock Art Galley is Oxford County’s only municipal public art gallery. Since its founding in 1967, the Woodstock Art Gallery has carefully built a collection of over 1,900 artworks and artifacts. The Gallery strives to present engaging and inspiring exhibitions that celebrate the talents of local, regional and national artists.

The Installation Technician will physically install exhibitions and artwork in various locations, assist with the physical movement of the permanent collection, provide technical assistance, and perform other facility duties as required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Exhibitions
To physically install exhibition installations:

Responsible for the coordination, production and execution required to install temporary exhibitions, installations, exhibits from the permanent collection and special projects including public artworks,
Liaises with Director/Curator, Head of Collections, guest curators and artists to identify needs, design, and layouts regarding display of exhibitions,
Identifies, sources, and maintains an inventory and storage of materials, equipment and supplies for exhibitions including AV equipment, lighting, and hardware,
Responsible for installing and removing exhibition signage,
Responsible for packing, unpacking, lifting, and crating of artworks in the context of exhibition installations and de-installations,
Patches and paints walls and exhibition furniture,
Conducts lighting in consultation with the Director/Curator and/or designate,
Designs and fabricates display furniture and hardware as required.

Collections
To assist Head of Collections with collection procedures:

Perform handling, storage and preparation of art works assigned to racking/shelving,
Assist with shipping, packing, crating, storage of loans to/from host galleries,
Prepare artworks for review by Collections Committee,
Assist with the care and conservation of artworks including matting and framing works for display,
Assists in the maintenance of the public art collection off-site,
Other tasks as assigned by Director/ Curator.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Secondary School graduation diploma or equivalent as determined by the Corporation,
Comfortable working alone with minimal supervision,
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED certification,
Excellent organizational and time management skills,
Ladder Safety Training,
Have demonstrated experience in correctly handling, installing, crating and moving art,
Practical and technical skills such as carpentry, maintenance, and painting,
Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements for safe building practices and correct lifting techniques,
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are considered an asset,
Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or other related field of study is considered an asset,
Experience working in an art gallery/ museum is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

Flexible hours reflecting the exhibition schedule, some weekend / evening work as required.
Hours of work will not exceed forty-eight (48) hours in a two-week period in accordance with the C.U.P.E., Local 1146 – Inside Part-time Unit collective agreement.
Physically demanding work requiring lifting/handling large heavy wooden crates/structures/materials/equipment, handling large works of art, climbing ladders, moving plinths, lights and frames, handling large packing materials.
Working in a dusty workshop environment. Working in contact with conservation equipment, contact with fur, feathers, textiles and chemicals when necessary.
Nature of work results in frequent interruptions.

Compensation:

This is a permanent part-time unionized position. The salary range is $26.10 – $29.29/hours.

Equity and Access:

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family members, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting hr@cityofwoodstock.ca. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, employment and proof of qualifications, will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The City of Woodstock does not require proof of vaccination status as a condition of employment.

How to Apply:

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter online.

We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Mary Reid, Director/Curator
mreid@cityofwoodstock.ca
519-539-6740

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