The McMichael Canadian Art Collection ranks among Canada’s top public galleries in size and significance. The gallery, exhibition, and programming space comprise 25,000 sq.ft., and are surrounded by a network of outdoor trails, outdoor sculpture garden and 100 acres of conservation land with breathtaking views of the Humber Valley. Over 6,500 distinctively Canadian works of art comprise the permanent collection, and the gallery welcomes on average more than 110,000 visitors annually.
The gallery is currently recruiting for an On-call Preparator(s) in its Technical Services department to support the exhibition turnovers. As part of the Technical Services team, you will be on call for installations periods and to support smooth and timely Exhibition turnovers. On-call staff must be reliable to work during contracted installation times, which may include weekends and evenings.
Under supervision of the Manager, Technical Services assist in the preparation and installation of museum exhibitions and displays. Preparators participate in the safe movement of artworks into, out of and within the gallery spaces and support the preparation of gallery spaces during turnovers, which may include the building of temporary walls and casework, wall prep, painting, framing, hanging and installing 2D and 3D artworks and audio-visual elements as well as packing and unpacking artworks.
The incumbent must have minimum 3 years art handling and installation experience, ideally in a museum-standard environment. Painting, wall building and preparation are all assets. On-call Preparators must respect deadlines and scheduling demands, have a high level of attention to detail and experience working with artworks in a public environment, as well as knowledge of museum-standard practices and methods of display. Carpentry and audio-video skills for installations are assets.
A clear Vulnerable Person Background Screening check is required. WHIMS, Emergency First Aid and/or Health & Safety training are assets.
Compensation package: Range is $24-$28.00/hour, commensurate with experience, reciprocal attractions access, defined benefit pension option.
Application Process
Interested candidates should forward their cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr @mcmichael.com by May 19th, 2025 or sooner.
We thank all applicants for their resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The McMichael supports individuals with disabilities throughout the interview and employment process; please advise any supports required at time of interview confirmation.
McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg, Ontario, L0J 1C0, www.mcmichael.com