To be an employee of the Museum is to:

- Have the privilege of working for a Crown Corporation, and an internationally renowned institution, located on one of the most beautiful sites in the National Capital Region;
- Advance your career within an inclusive, dynamic and stimulating work environment;
- Work with an exceptional team of professionals who value your contribution, expertise, diverse opinions and continuous improvement;
- Obtain a highly competitive compensation and advantages package.

We are looking for an Assistant, Exhibition Design As an Assistant, Exhibition Design, you will be responsible for preparing and finalizing plans, elevations, display and fabrication drawings, specifications, and other related documents for various exhibition design products for the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum. You will also handle design tasks related to exhibition maintenance, remediation, and updates. Working within a Scenographic team, you will integrate your knowledge across multiple design fields, including industrial design, architecture, graphic design, and more.

What we are looking for:

- A customer-focused approach.
- Attention to detail and quality.
- Flexibility in tasks.
- Ability to work well in a team and collaboration.

Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of recent experience in:

- Exhibition design or a related field.
- Manipulating typography, images, color, and shapes in 2D and 3D spaces.
- Developing and presenting conceptual, preliminary, and final designs.
- Producing plans and technical drawings for exhibition elements, including furniture and graphics.
- Estimating materials related to proposed designs.
- Conducting on-site quality control for exhibition installations.

Knowledge of:

- General principles of exhibition design.
- Architectural, industrial, and graphic design fundamentals.
- 2D and 3D design software (e.g., VectorWorks, AutoCAD,



SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Familiarity with design and production standards for graphics.
- Awareness of construction industry standards and practices.
- Materials and production methods for diverse exhibit applications.
- Best practices in accessibility, ergonomics, and anthropometry for diverse audiences.
- Basic lighting techniques relevant to exhibition design.
- Audiovisual and interactive production integration in exhibitions.

Education: College diploma or university degree in scenography, industrial design, environmental design or architecture, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Compensation: E5 $ 70,034 to $ 86,674 (under review)

Status: Temporary Full-Time Position until March 31 2027, with possibility of extension (# 90377)

Security Level: Reliability Status

Location: 100, Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Application Requirement: Candidates must include the following with their application:

- A résumé (CV);
- A cover letter;
- A portfolio of relevant work demonstrating their experience in exhibition scenography and/or related design projects.

Language: BBB. We encourage all candidates to submit their application, regardless of whether they believe they meet the linguistic requirements of the position. Qualified candidates will be sent for linguistic validation. In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, other qualified candidates may be considered. Open to: those on the recall list, museum employees and external candidates.



Priority of appointment will be given to:

1. Qualified person on the recall-list*;
2. Qualified future affected employee;
3. Qualified internal candidate;
4. Qualified external candidate.

At all times, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Apply no later than October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

We thank all candidates for showing interest; however, only retained candidates will be contacted. Candidates must ensure their application clearly demonstrates how their experience meets the selection criteria.

The Canadian Museum of History is committed to fair and people-centered recruitment. We do not use any automated selection systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) to filter or reject candidates' resumes.

The masculine form is used in this document for the sole purpose of simplifying the text: it is not discriminatory in any way.

The Museum is committed to creating an organizational culture that fosters an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment for all. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including candidates from all cultures, racialized communities, all abilities, all sexual identities and genders, and anyone else who can contribute to the diversity of ideas. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment.

The Canadian Museum of History subscribes to the Employment Equity Act.

If you require an accommodation (including alternate formats of materials) in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Contact: Abiba Diarrassouba or Monica Lun Pun at (phone hidden) and (phone hidden) or at [email protected].

📌 Assistant, Exhibition Design (Gatineau)
🏢 Canadian Museum of History/Musée canadien de l'histoire
📍 Gatineau