Installation Technician

Art Gallery of Mississauga; Mississauga; Híbrido; CAD 40.000 - 57.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is seeking an Installation Technician to work with the Senior Curator and Operations Manager to realize exhibitions. Responsibilities include assisting with installation, de-installation, and AV tasks, with a focus on adaptable technical work for contemporary artworks.

Applicants should have experience in handling art, mounting works, and coordinating with curatorial staff.

Formación

• Two years of experience installing artworks for a museum or gallery is preferred.
• Experience handling, installing, crating, and moving contemporary art.
• Experience with installation of audio-visual equipment.
• Experience with operating a mechanical scissor lift.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, construction, drywall, painting, and safe use of tools.

Responsabilidades

• Move artwork and crates, assist with packing/unpacking.
• Install artwork in various gallery spaces.
• Consult with artists and curatorial team on installation needs.
• Install and set up audio-visual equipment as required.
• Construct display elements and crates using woodshop tools.

Conocimientos

Artwork installation

Audio-visual installation

Art handling and crate moving

Lifts and scissor lift operation

Carpentry basics

Independent work

Detail orientation

Physical fitness

Educación

Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts or Visual Arts

Herramientas

Woodshop equipment

Power tools

Paint and solvents handling

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Installation Technician
Location: Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON
Contract Length: Contracted/Casual Employment
Hours: As required per exhibition(approx. 4 times per yearfor two weeks at a time at35 hours/week;and supplementary needs)
Compensation: $35/hour
Start Date: As soon as available

Closing Date: Applications are due by July 31, 2026.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM)is excited to announce thecall an Installation Technician.The Installation Technician works closely with the Senior Curator, guest curators, exhibiting artists and Operations Manager to implement exhibitions at the gallery. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of exhibition construction, installation and de-installation, as well as taking the lead on audio visual-related installation tasks. Versatility and flexibility are essential qualities required by this position; contemporary art can, and will, present many unusual situations and circumstances for which the technical staff needs to be prepared to employ a more diverse range of abilities to handle the varying and individual needs created by the artworks themselves.

DUTIES:

• Move artwork (big/small/heavy/light) andcrates, andassist with art packing/unpacking.
• Install artworkin a range of mediain various gallery spaces.
• Consult with artists and curatorial team on installation needs and strategies.
• Installand setup audio-visual equipmentas required.
• Constructdisplay elements and crates; may include working with woodshop equipment, solvents, hand-held and stationary power tools.
• Prepare, clean and tidygallery spaces, organizesupplies,maintain and storetools, equipment,and supplies.
• Climb ladders, operate a lift jack, paint, assist with lighting and graphics.
• Otherfunctions asassigned.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimumoftwoyearsofexperience installing artworks for amuseum or galleryispreferred.
• Demonstrated experience in correctly handling, installing,crating,andmoving contemporary art.
• Experience with installation of audio-visual equipment.
• Experience with the operationof amechanical scissor lift.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, construction, dry-walling, taping, painting (including rolling, brushing, cutting-in, and masking), and exhibition fabrication, including safe use of hand-held and stationary power tools, woodshop equipment, and electrical equipment.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Provenability to support artists and curators in creative problem solving and planning.
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven ability to support artists and curators in planning and creative problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality installation work.
• Ability to manage time effectively and commit to scheduled work periods, with flexibility for occasional extended hours.
• Ability to carry out physical work including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy weights, and performing extended physical tasks such as kneeling, crawling, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to work safely on ladders up to 12 feet and mechanicallifts upto 30 feet.Working at Heights and scissor lift certification is considered an asset.
• Experience working with paint, paint fumes and chemical fumes associated with common industrial supplies.
• Experience in condition reporting is a plus.
• Knowledgeoflighting is a plus.
• Knowledge of vinylletteringinstallation is desirable.
• Adept at spatial thinking and conceptualization.
• Degree or Diploma in Fine Arts or Visual Arts isan asset.
• Knowledge of contemporary art practices/museum standards is an asset.
• Access to a workshop is an asset.

Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada

About the Art Gallery of Mississauga

The Art Gallery Mississauga (AGM) isa publicly funded contemporary art gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of local, national,and international artists, fostering cultural exchange, and engaging our community through the transformative power of art. Our mandate is to bring art to the community and the community to art.

Positioned in the heart of downtown Mississauga, the AGM is a vibrant and dynamic centre for contemporary art. Through compelling exhibitions, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking events, we aim to inspire, educate, and ignite a passion for the arts in our diverse community. We seek to foster community, transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, and ensure safe spaces where diverse modes of being and seeing are supported and activated in tangible ways. We are proud to admit people free of charge, serve communities, and provide positive visual art experiences for all visitors.As a public gallery with a strong community connection, the AGM develops projects that are designed to strengthen connections to the people of Mississauga and the broader cultural community. We strive to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in everything we do, and we value exchanges that are respectful, collaborative, supportive, and professional.

The Art Gallery of Mississauga is a guest upon the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit. This ancient land is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of theMississaugasof the Credit and the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe, Wendat, and Haudenosaunee nations.

This position is based in Mississauga. As such, candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Non-Canadian applicants must have a valid employment Visa and proper documentation authorizing their ability to work in Canada on an ongoing basis.

Accommodation
The Art Gallery of Mississauga is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.