Makerspace Technician Jobs

Are you passionate about culture, the arts, natural history, and science? Are you keen on how these elements aesthetically come together to tell the many stories of humanity? Then consider a career at ROM.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Makerspace Technician at ROM, you'll inspire our learners to learn by building things in virtual and physical spaces. We believe in experiential problem-solving and making learning fun through hands-on activities that encourage creative problem-solving, deepen personal appreciation and interpretation of objects worldwide, and promote digital literacy through 3D printing, coding, and digital storytelling. We're looking for a candidate who has a passion for teaching in a digital space, a positive attitude and enjoys working in a collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Makerspace Technician, you'll have the following responsibilities:

• Connect with ROM's collections through experiential, hands-on activities.
• Set up, operate, and maintain safe ROM Makerspace equipment and tools operations.
• Train staff to use the equipment and tools, provide ongoing technical support and enforce guidelines for staff’s safe shared use of the space.
• Deepen personal appreciation and interpretation of objects worldwide through arts-based processes.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments, trends, and issues in the maker community that would benefit the ROM Makerspace and enhance the learning environment.
• Foster creative problem-solving through design challenges focused on themes and topics at the Museum.
• Cultivate digital literacy through 3D printing, coding, and digital storytelling.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assist with research to support developing and evaluating creative learning activities and programs related to the ROM Makerspace.
• Perform routine equipment checks to identify technical issues and do repairs to ensure the equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment, tools, and consumables, and order materials and supplies for programming.
• Provide technical assistance and instruction to students and teachers during school visits.
• Contribute to developing and evaluating creative learning activities and programs related to the ROM Makerspace.

Join us and make a difference!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience working with students and teachers in a diverse and inclusive formal or informal learning environment and supporting maker activities that promote design thinking, collaborative learning, and problem-based learning.
• Oral and written fluency in French would be an asset.
• Experience installing, operating, and performing routine repair and maintenance of digital fabrication equipment, audio-visual equipment, computers and tablets, and artmaking equipment in an educational setting.
• Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary training/education specializing in New Media, Design, and Visual Arts or a related program of study or an acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• Working proficiency in multimedia production software, including Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), 3D modelling tools, and essential game-making platforms. Working knowledge of computer programming and coding.
• Must have completed at least one (1) year of work experience with digital fabrication equipment and maker tools, computers, tablets, audio-visual equipment, and artmaking processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, and strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with various roles at all levels.

Salary and Terms of Employment

START DATE: ASAP

EMPLOYEE GROUP: OPSEU Part-time Local 543 – Part-time

SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $24.96 – 28.53 per hour

SCHEDULE: up to 24 hours

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 420 hours or six (6) months (whichever comes first)

HOW TO APPLY: ONLINE

The ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.
Diversity Statement
At ROM, we consider equity, diversity, and inclusivity foundational to our institutional success. We seek to foster a workplace that reflects the full breadth of the communities we serve and welcome applications from women, racialized persons/BIPOC, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, LGBTQ2S+, and people with disabilities.
Accessibility Statement
ROM is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) to applicants invited to an interview.
COVID Statement
Royal Ontario Museum recognizes its heightened duty to protect employees from health and safety risks during the current pandemic. As such, an offer of employment shall be conditional on proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with a vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to participate in a Criminal Background Check conducted via Profile Investigation Inc.
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