Exhibits and Facilities Technician

We’re seeking an Exhibits and Facilities Technician to join our team at Saskatchewan’s only children’s museum.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (negotiable; includes time outside museum hours)

Target Hiring Range
: $54,000 – $62,000

The Exhibits and Facilities Technician keeps Nutrien Wonderhub’s interactive exhibits and museum spaces safe, working, clean, and welcoming for visitors of all abilities. The Technician leads the maintenance, repair, and installation of permanent and temporary exhibits, and coordinates facility work with the City of Saskatoon.

The Technician assigns tasks to team members supporting regular exhibit maintenance, manages approved exhibit maintenance budgets, and contracts trades for complex repairs and installations.

Reporting to the Director of Education and Exhibits, this hands-on role suits someone who enjoys solving problems, working with tools, and seeing projects through from start to finish.

• Relevant trades or technical training with a minimum of five years’ experience in facility maintenance or exhibit installation, maintenance and repair. We recognize that skills can be gained in many ways and will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience reading shop drawings, technical specifications, and blueprints.
• Must have experience working safely with power and hand tools.
• Must have an interest in the unique role of a children’s museum and hands-on learning.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Successful candidates will be asked to provide a current and clean driver’s abstract.
• The role involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights on ladders and lifts, and working in a range of physical conditions.
• Current first aid certificate with CPR-C and AED, WHMIS, and Aerial Lift & Aerial Platform certification, is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a museum, gallery, or similar setting is considered an asset.
• Experience managing projects and budgets is considered an asset.
• Experience hiring and coordinating third-party contractors and trades is considered an asset.

• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon offer of employment.
• Three weeks’ vacation
• Group retirement savings plan (GRSP)
• Complimentary family membership to the museum

Join us in creating a brighter future for our community through play, exploration, and learning!

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:
Melanie Rogowski, Director of Education and Exhibits
ext. 226