SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The CAFM Exhibition Projects Manager administers the development and implementation of exhibitions (permanent, travelling, temporary and digital), other cultural products and directional signage and display projects, working with various multidisciplinary teams.
The Manager plans, organizes and directs all activities related to exhibition projects to deliver an optimal visitor experience by creating high-quality exhibitions and keeping the existing exhibition portfolio up to date. The standard weekly hours are: SWW 37.50 Hrs (5 days consecutive Mon. – Fri.)
EDUCATION:
- Post-secondary education in administration, project management, human sciences or museum studies;
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Project management certification (e.g. PMP) considered an asset.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years experience supervising projects with multi year budgets in excess of 1 million dollars;
- Minimum of three years’ experience in the following areas:
- simultaneous management of several physical and digital exhibition projects or other cultural products;
- management of multi disciplinary project teams responsible for the development of museum exhibitions and other cultural products;
- project management and project management tools;
- Experience in preparing requests for proposals, and negotiating and managing contracts;
- Experience in preparing and presenting reports, documents and projects.
KNOWLEDGE :
- In-depth knowledge of exhibition development, interpretation and evaluation practices, techniques and methods;
- In-depth knowledge of the development of project charters, project briefs, risk matrices, work plans, budget estimates and schedules;
- Knowledge of contracting and purchasing policies and procedures;
- Working knowledge of exhibit design and presentation techniques, graphic production, text preparation, design and fabrication methods and systems, development of interactive elements, and technical drawing practices
- (ability to read blueprints, including computer assisted drawings);
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of the development, management and design of digital media (such as augmented or virtual reality and related applications);
- Knowledge of team-building and conflict resolution techniques;
- Knowledge of Ingenium’s mandate, programs and services in general, and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in particular;
- General knowledge of museum principles, theories and concepts;
- Knowledge of museum institutions and organizations in Canada and abroad.
COMPETENCIES:
- High ability to plan, organize, direct, anticipate, implement and control a wide range of activities simultaneously, many of which may be closely related or interdependent.
- Good ability to use software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.
- Advanced ability to set priorities in a constantly changing environment.
- Ability to delegate tasks and set performance standards.
- Ability to establish an organizational climate conducive to team motivation.
- Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
- Ability to work with external partners (government, industry, academia) in a variety of contexts.
- Ability to interact well with colleagues, superiors, customers, contractors and suppliers, and to foster collaboration.
- Strong team spirit and collaborative attitude.
- Strong ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Initiative and good judgment.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to change.
- Organized and meticulous (filing, version control, workflow management, responding to internal audit requests and following up on internal audit recommendations).
- Ability to ask the right questions and anticipate potential problems and challenges before they arise.
- Ability to write moderately complex texts to communicate ideas, concepts and decisions in a setting where clarity and precision of language are essential.
- Ability to detect non-verbal cues in order to understand unspoken messages that may be important to the well-being of a team or project.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in both official languages.
Ingenium believes that inclusivity requires a socially and culturally diverse workforce. Preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity seeking groups as well as those who represent gender diversity.
Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation is committed to the principles of employment equity. Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation is committed to nurturing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative should you require accommodation to attend an interview or participate in the selection process.
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 of potential candidates that may serve to staff similar positions.
All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how their experience and training meet the basic requirements listed above. Indicate the reference number 2024/2025-INGENIUM-065 in your email’s subject line, no later than the closing date to: [email protected]
Résumés received for this position will not be accepted after the indicated closing time (midnight) and date.
Closing Date: September 19, 2024
Geneviève Lalonde
Manager, Talent Acquisition & Organizational
Effectiveness
Human Resources Branch
Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and
Innovation
P.O. Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5A3
