Technical Specialist

TechnicalSpecialist $47300 - $60000 per year full-time permanent generous benefits packageDo you love applying innovative thinking and technical knowledge to develop install and maintain exhibits and multi-media productions If so then joining the Science North Technical Services team may be your next career opportunity. As a Technical Specialist with team youll be a hands-on technical professional responsible for fabricating installing maintaining and repairing exhibit and multi-media. Youll help bridge the gap between design and reality ensuring that interactive displays and educational elements are safe engaging and fully functional for public you have a passion and the skill sets to work with both materials and electronics audio visual equipment/ techniques lighting and programming and special effects and are looking for a unique and exciting place to share that knowledge the role of Technical Specialist is a perfect fit. Youll work with a team of experts committed to creating and maintaining amazing the successful candidate you will deliver excellent customer service through extensive liaison and coordination with internal staff teams and external contacts and contractors and must be able to travel between Science North and Dynamic Earth sites. This opportunity is based in Sudbury and is not suitable for remote HighlightsInstallation & Fabrication: Construct install (and de-install) temporary and permanent exhibits including carpentry painting and setting up audio-visual equipmentDevelop and implement technical aspects of major projects including innovative design and integration of technical components Analyze technical requirements and source appropriate equipment and solutions forexhibitsResearchandsourcesuppliersobtainquotesandpurchasetechnicalequipmentandsystemsfor exhibit developmentin accordancewithorganizational policies and budgetsMay occasionally work with touring operations team to install (de-install) travelling exhibitions at venues domestically and/or internationallyMaintenance & Repair: Perform daily inspections troubleshoot mechanical/electrical or AV component issues and repair interactive components to ensure functionalityMaintain electronic equipment update firmware and manage cable infrastructureEvent Support: Set up operate and dismantle A/V equipment for conferences public presentations and private events and functions System Operation: Manage media playback lighting and audio levels including specialized technology like projection mapping or interactive sensor-driven displaysSafety & Security: Ensure all exhibits meet safety standards for public interaction and that materials are non-toxic and secureArtifact Handling: Pack transport and install sensitive artifacts or delicate scientific specimensDocumentation: Maintain accurate maintenance records technical manuals inventory of materials and updated technical drawingsQualifications:3 yearsexperienceinthe technicalfield;includingAVelectronics technicaldesign sound engineeringA post-secondary degree and/or diploma that lends to the position or equivalent experienceProficiency with power tools hand tools basic carpentry electrical systems audio-visual troubleshooting audio mixing video projection lighting and signal flowExperience with Windows/Mac content management systems networking and control softwareAdvance critical thinking skills and comfort with technical schematics and blueprintsAbility to stand for long periods lift heavy objects and work in varied environmentsSuperior attention to detail and a meticulous approach to finishing lighting and safety checksDemonstrated ability with work effectively with curators designers and fellow techniciansDemonstratedaptitudeforproblem-solvingandinnovationAvalidGdriverslicenseingoodstandingWillingness to acquire necessary training and certification to work at heights and operate a forkliftWillingness and ability for some weekend and evening workMust be willing and able to periodically travel domestically and internationally including holding or willing to obtain a valid passportCompensation Highlights:Full-time permanent opportunityCompetitive salary starting at $47300 to $60000 per yearAnnual performance and merit increase considerationParticipation in the Science North Employee Incentive PlanFlexible work arrangementsComprehensive group benefit package including medical dental vision paramedical life/travel insurance short and long-term disability coverage 24/7 telemedicine access wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro servicesPension plan following one year Science North annual family membershipOnsite gymFree or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury Science North facilities and program discounts fitness membership contribution on-site parkingProfessional development opportunitiesMinimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of serviceFree onsite parkingDont meet every single requirementAt Science North we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other online at An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science Norths selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions ways of knowing and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing grow economic opportunities and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario