Exhibit and Audio-Visual Technician - Edmonton Job ID: 1034876 Closing Date: 04/03/2016
To view and/or apply for this job, go to: https://www.jobs.alberta.ca/jobs-dynamic.html Job Description Job Title: Exhibit and Audio-Visual Technician Job ID: 1034876 Location: Edmonton Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Scope Open competition Closing Date Sunday, April 3, 2016 Classification Information & Creative Technical Services 2 Ministry Alberta Culture and Tourism About Us The Historic Sites and Museums Branch is comprised of 15 interpretive centers, historic sites and museums throughout Alberta, offering a diverse representation of the province's heritage. We are seeking a versatile technician with experience in audio-visual and museum exhibits support. Reporting to the Manager of Creative Services, the Audio-Visual & Exhibit Technician provides services to the Branch. As a team member, you will apply your manual abilities/skills and knowledge of museums presentation systems to ensure the best possible experience for our visitors for the northern museums and historic sites. Role As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for maintaining the exhibits and systems in museums and historic sites located in the northern region. You will work on lighting system and lighting design for exhibits, maintaining supplies/equipment inventory and manage the Branch audio-visual library of resources. You will demonstrate your agility and your creative problem solving skills by both troubleshooting current exhibits and retrofitting new exhibits within the current infrastructure. You will also support projects and design teams in the development and production of new exhibits. To succeed in this role, you will need to have strong time management skills, as this position supports many different locations. Additionally, you will be required to develop creative solutions and be able to work independently in a client service environment. This position shares responsibility for the safety and security of museum objects, display assets and for that of our visitors. Qualifications Post-secondary credentials or technical certificate along with relevant experience in exhibit maintenance and production, supplemented by related courses and (2) two years of related experience is required. A Class 5 driver's license is also required. Knowledge of proper museum lighting techniques, media presentation system, electronic and electrical systems combined with knowledge of construction and fabrication methods as well as experience working with hand and power tools is required. Working knowledge of Operational Health & Safety along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, is required. Ability to work some weekends and evenings, as is the ability to travel beyond Edmonton and overnight on occasion, as projects and tasks require. Post-secondary education in theatre production, electronics or a trade will be considered as an asset. Forklift certification, personal hydraulic lift operation, fabrication and electrical systems design experience as well as museum experience will also be considered as an asset. Equivalencies will be considered. Salary $1,772.38 to $2,263.10 bi-weekly (~$46,259 to $59,067 annually) Notes This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies across government. The position will require the incumbent to travel on a regular basis The Alberta Public Service is currently utilizing competency evaluation in the recruitment process. Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. For more information on the APS Competency Model and how it is used, please visit the CHR Competency page (http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=learning/apscompetencies/titlepage&cf=9). How to Apply Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. Ensure you quote the competition number and save using the naming convention of your first then last name (Joe Smith_competition number). Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition. If you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, please submit your resume, quoting the Job ID, to Human Resources, Culture and Tourism, 7th Floor Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J4R7. Fax: (780) 422-3142. If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Sara Volpe, HR Consultant, at [email protected]. Closing Statement We thank all candidates for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Timothy J. Smith Manager, Creative Services T: 780.431.2315 | F: 780.427.0808 | M: 780.554.3043 Historic Sites and Museums Branch | Alberta Culture and Tourism Old St. Stephen's College 8820-112 St. Edmonton, AB. 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