Exhibition Fabrication Technician

We are looking for two Exhibition Fabrication Technician

As an Exhibition Fabrication Technician, you will be responsible for designing, building, and installing custom exhibition components, display cases, and museum furniture that meet museum conservation standards. You ensure high-quality fabrication work that protects and showcases collections while supporting exhibition programming.

What we are looking for:

• Advanced carpentry and cabinetmaking expertise for custom exhibit fabrication ;

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and produce shop drawings ;

• Strong finishing skills (paint, laminates, acrylic, glass, faux finishes) ;

• Experience installing exhibit components in gallery spaces ;

• Ability to provide technical solutions and solve design challenges ;

• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

   

Minimum seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience:

• Advanced experience in carpentry/cabinetmaking ;

• Experience in a museum, gallery, or conservation environment ;

• Experience with specialized exhibit systems (Unistrut, Octanorm or similar) ;

• Experience operating workshop equipment (CNC, saws, routers, planers, etc.) ; 

• Experience with on-site installation and safe material handling.

   

Knowledge of:

• Museum conservation principles ;

• Exhibition development processes ;

• Specialized materials (acrylic, MDF, laminates, metals, glass, etc.) ;

• Technical design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Illustrator) ;

• Low-voltage installation (LEDs, transformers).

   

Education: Diploma of Professional Studies (DEP) in Cabinetmaking or equivalent training.

Certifications:

• Elevated platform certification ;

• Forklift certification ;

• Fall protection certification ;

• First Aid certification ;

• WHMIS certification ;

• Valid driver’s license.

   

Compensation: $ 74,702 to $ 92,451(E5)

Status: 2 Temporary Full-Time 18 months determinate contract (# (#90384 and #90385)

Security Level: Reliability Status

Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Language: AAB 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:

• Qualified person on the recall-list*;

• Qualified future affected employee;

• Qualified internal candidate;

• Qualified external candidate.

   

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

* The permanent full-time employees on the recall list who have been laid off in the same job. The permanent full-time employees on the recall list in other positions, same level or below. If an employee is offered a position of the same status (permanent full-time, permanent part-time), following notice of layoff and declines the position, the employee will be considered laid off under the provisions of Article 40 (Layoff) of the Agreement and, therefore, will no longer be considered as an internal candidate for future positions.

Apply no later than March 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.