Project Manager , Special Projects, Science Communications

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NOTICE OF INTEREST

Annual Salary: $79,321.56 - $96,475.95
Employment Status: Full-time Term (up to March 31, 2027).

Language Requirement: Bilingual (CBC) (definition)
Schedule: 37.50 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Work Environment: Hybrid work environment

Competition Closing Date: November 8, 2026

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position project manages and coordinates the development and implementation of a outreach educational programs and science communication products and projects, exhibitions and displays, offsite and at the CSTM to support Ingenium’s strategic objectives. Administers and coordinates development and implementation of science communication products with diverse multidisciplinary internal and external teams.

EDUCATION

• A post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to communications, public administration, project management, science, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in managing projects related to interpretation and/or science communication;
• Demonstrated experience in managing the implementation and delivery of interpretation products (including planning, development, production, evaluation);
• Experience in supporting and coordinating with multiple stakeholders and partnerships;
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Experience working in a museum or other cultural institution is an asset;

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of exhibition development, interpretation and evaluation practices, techniques and methods;
• In-depth knowledge of developing project charters, project briefs, risk matrices, work plans, budget estimation and management, and scheduling;
• Knowledge of policies and procedures on contracting and purchasing;
• Practical knowledge of exhibition design and display techniques, graphic production and text preparation, design and fabrication methods and systems, interactive development, and of drafting (capability to read fabrication drawings such as CAD);
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of digital media development, management and design, such as augmented or virtual reality and applications;
• Knowledge of team building and conflict resolution;
• Knowledge of the mandate, programs and services of Ingenium in general, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum in particular;
• General knowledge of museological principles, concepts and theories;
• Knowledge of museological institutions and organizations in Canada and abroad;
• Requires an extensive understanding of the internal practices and departmental relationships of the Ingenium Corporation;
• Requires an extensive understanding of the planning, development and approval process of a wide variety of products (exhibitions, education programmes, and Ingenium events).

COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, anticipate, implement and control a wide variety of activities simultaneously, many of which are closely related or interdependent;
• Ability to use software for project management: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Word, Power Point, etc;
• Ability to prioritize in a constantly changing environment;
• Ability to delegate tasks and set performance standards;
• Ability to create an organizational climate that promotes team motivation;
• Ability to give and receive and provide feedback constructively;
• Ability to interact well with colleagues, superiors and clients, and to foster collaboration;
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to write moderately complex texts to communicate ideas, concepts and decisions where clarity and precision of language are essential;
• Ability to identify non-verbal cues to provide non-expressed messages that may be important for the well-being of the team and the project;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the two (2) official languages;

Work location: 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Ottawa ON
Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability
Union Affiliation: Public Service Alliance of Canada

Classification: level 7

Position Number: 9798

Our Commitment to Employment Equity

Ingenium champions the values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more designated employment equity groups. This is asked in a pre-screening question during the application process.

Ingenium provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed with the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.