Exhibitions & Immersive Programming Lead

Old Port of Montreal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Five personal days

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive benefits package

RRSP contribution 3.75%

Company-provided computer

Cellphone

Free parking

Job summary

Old Port of Montreal seeks an Exhibitions and Programming Projects Leader to plan, coordinate, and deliver exhibitions, school programs, immersive experiences, and events. This role manages full lifecycle projects, coordinating internal teams, partners, and suppliers from concept through implementation.

The incumbent ensures quality, visitor experience, budget adherence, and opportunities for partnerships and revenue growth, contributing to MSC programming evolution while prioritizing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multidisciplinary, educational, cultural, scientific, or technical projects within museum or cultural institutions.
• Experience in business development is required.
• Experience with digital projects is considered an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., design, communications, biology, etc.).
• Graduate degree in museology or cultural organization management (an asset).
• Proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of exhibition design, scenography, fabrication processes, and universal accessibility principles.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Exhibitions, School Programs, Immersive Experiences, and Science and Technology Events (50%).
• Develop production briefs and technical specifications for project components.
• Coordinate suppliers, consultants, and project partners; oversee content writing, editing, translation, and reviews.
• Coordinate the fabrication, transportation, installation, and dismantling of project elements.
• Ensure adherence to social responsibility, accessibility, safety, quality, and visitor experience.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Agility

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Science & technology interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Graduate degree in museology or cultural organization management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Old Port of Montreal seeks an Exhibitions and Programming Projects Leader to plan, coordinate, and deliver exhibitions, school programs, immersive experiences, and events. This role manages full lifecycle projects, coordinating internal teams, partners, and suppliers from concept through implementation.

The incumbent ensures quality, visitor experience, budget adherence, and opportunities for partnerships and revenue growth, contributing to MSC programming evolution while prioritizing