Curator

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Canada is seeking a Curator to oversee the exhibition program at its Art Gallery. Responsibilities include collaborating with a programming team and managing the university's art collection. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and five years of relevant curatorial experience. This role offers a competitive salary and is a full-time position located in Ottawa.

Benefits

Health and safety policies

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 5 years of curatorial experience in a university or public art gallery.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a programming team.
• Expertise in curatorial research and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out the exhibition program of CUAG.
• Share registrarial duties in the administration of the art collection.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Research

Writing

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Art History or related field

Job description

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Career Development Assignment (CDA)

The successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.

If you are an internal applicant belonging to a union (CUPE 2424, CUPE 910 or OPSEU 404), please make sure to update your current union status in your candidate profile each time you apply for a vacant position. Internal “unionized” candidates with priority status will be given first consideration. Please note: Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Job Number: J0725-0180

Job Title: Curator

Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)

Department: Art Gallery

Job Category: University Services

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/07/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 11/08/2025

Salary (with Salary Rate): 91,291.00 - 99,934.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 16/07/2025

Assignment Duration To: 31/01/2027

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 10PE

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 16/07/2025

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the Director and programming team, the Curator is accountable for developing and carrying out the exhibition program of Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG). The Curator and Collections and Exhibitions Assistant share registrarial duties in the administration and care of the University's art collection.

Qualifications

The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Must understand the University’s and CUAG’s strategic goals and objectives to work with the Director and programming team in developing the exhibition program.
• Requires scholarly and practical expertise coupled with professional judgment and ongoing community consultation.
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as superior administrative, research, writing, and communication skills.
  
  

Education And Experience

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Art History, Museum Studies, Curatorial Studies or a related field.
• Five years of curatorial experience in a university or public art gallery or as an independent curator, with a demonstrated record of curatorial research, writing and programming; experience creating and managing a multi-year exhibition program; experience with collection care and management.
  
  

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.

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