Display Technician

Job Responsibility:

Competition No: 2025-DT

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates)

Schedule:

Special Notes:

Last Updated: 3/19/25

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

We're looking for a Display Technician with an eye for design and technical skills to help create a truly immersive experience at the Burnaby Village Museum. Our museum features fascinating exhibits which transport visitors to Burnaby's storied past. This is exciting, creative work where you'll play a role in bringing this history to life. As a Display Technician, you'll be putting your trades and technical skills to work by assisting in creating and installing displays and exhibits under supervision; maintaining and repairing displays; and installing and de-installing event decorations and props including packing, moving and unpacking supplies. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in one or more relevant trades, and preferably some related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You should have working knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and equipment used in carpentry and painting, as well as having an understanding of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the work. Having some knowledge of the practice of commercial display is an asset. You have an ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, an ability to assist a supervisor in the performance of a variety of trades tasks, and skills in the use of a variety of materials, tools and equipment used in the work. A Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required. Please note that a Police Information Check may be required for this position.

Location: Burnaby Village Museum

Pay Rate: $29.48 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits (2024 Rates).

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Must be available to work some weekends and evenings.

Please apply online at by April 9, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the x?m?thk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh), and k?ik?????m Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Please contact People and Culture at View phone number on ca.edajobs.com if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.