Assistant, Exhibition Design

We are looking for an Assistant, Exhibition Design
As anAssistant, Exhibition Design, you will be responsible for preparing and finalizing plans, elevations, display and fabrication drawings, specifications, and other related documents for various exhibition design products for the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum. You will also handle design tasks related to exhibition maintenance, remediation, and updates. Working within a Scenographic team, you will integrate your knowledge across multiple design fields, including industrial design, architecture, graphic design, and more.

What we are looking for:
•    A customer-focused approach.
•    Attention to detail and quality.
•    Flexibility in tasks.
•    Ability to work well in a team and collaboration.

Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of recent experience in:
•    Exhibition design or a related field. 
•    Manipulating typography, images, color, and shapes in 2D and 3D spaces.
•    Developing and presenting conceptual, preliminary, and final designs.
•    Producing plans and technical drawings for exhibition elements, including furniture and graphics.
•    Estimating materials related to proposed designs.
•    Conducting on-site quality control for exhibition installations.

Knowledge of:
•    General principles of exhibition design.
•    Architectural, industrial, and graphic design fundamentals.
•    2D and 3D design software (e.g., VectorWorks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
•    Familiarity with design and production standards for graphics.
•    Awareness of construction industry standards and practices.
•    Materials and production methods for diverse exhibit applications.
•    Best practices in accessibility, ergonomics, and anthropometry for diverse audiences.
•    Basic lighting techniques relevant to exhibition design.
•    Audiovisual and interactive production integration in exhibitions.

Education: College diploma or university degree in scenography, industrial design, environmental design or architecture, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation:E5 $ 70,034 to $ 86,674 (under review)
Status:Temporary Full-Time Position until March 31 2027, with possibility of extension (# 90377)
Security Level:  Reliability Status
Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Application Requirement: Candidates must include the following with their application: 
•    A résumé (CV);
•    A cover letter;
•    A portfolio of relevant work demonstrating their experience in exhibition scenography and/or related design projects.

Language: BBB. We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered.

Open to: those on the recall list, museum employees and external candidates. Priority of appointment will be given to:

1.    Qualified person on the recall-list*;
2.    Qualified future affected employee;
3.    Qualified internal candidate;
4.    Qualified external candidate.

At all times, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Apply no later than October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.