Museum of Contemporary Art
Toronto, ON
Posted 2 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced
DescriptionPosted on: May 6, 2025
Closing on: Open until filled
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: casual, part-time
Remote/Onsite: Onsite
Level: Staff
Reports to: Exhibition Manager
Base Hourly Rate: $31.00, plus 4% vacation pay and 4.5% pay in lieu of benefits
The Preparator will support and work closely with the Exhibition Manager and Production Lead & Exhibition Designer on all aspects of exhibition installation. MOCA is a non-collecting institution that focuses on new artwork commissions that transform the museum space with loans from other institutions and galleries. The position will be on a casual, part-time basis, dependent on exhibition needs and timelines.
The Preparator must have availability throughout September and the first half of October 2025.
Key Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMust-haves
Benefits
Closing on: Open until filled
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: casual, part-time
Remote/Onsite: Onsite
Level: Staff
Reports to: Exhibition Manager
Base Hourly Rate: $31.00, plus 4% vacation pay and 4.5% pay in lieu of benefits
The Preparator will support and work closely with the Exhibition Manager and Production Lead & Exhibition Designer on all aspects of exhibition installation. MOCA is a non-collecting institution that focuses on new artwork commissions that transform the museum space with loans from other institutions and galleries. The position will be on a casual, part-time basis, dependent on exhibition needs and timelines.
The Preparator must have availability throughout September and the first half of October 2025.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Exhibition Manager and Production Lead & Exhibition Designer in all areas of exhibition installation
- Assist with unpacking/packing artworks and installations at the highest possible museum standards
- Assist with audio-visual installation
- Assist with gallery maintenance and lighting
- Assist with construction, in-house fabrication and build aspects related to exhibition preparation
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseMust-haves
- Minimum two years of experience with exhibition installation at a museum, gallery or cultural institution
- Knowledge of museum standards for exhibition installation
- Understanding of art handling and fabrication to ensure safe and efficient installation
- Ability to physically lift/move artworks
- Understanding of installation methods, including technical knowledge with regard to the display of audio-visual works
- Experience with power tools and power tool safety
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- High attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed instructions
- Knowledge of gallery and artwork lighting
- Experience in wall construction and painting; experience in crate-building, mount-making, framing, and cabinet making
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Open attitude and enthusiasm for problem-solving; good communication
- Must be willing and capable to work on a flexible schedule
- Working At Heights and Elevated Platform training are preferred
Benefits
- Attractions Ontario Benefits
- Toronto Attractions Council Benefits
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