Director - Art Gallery

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carleton University in Ottawa seeks a senior leader to oversee the vision, strategy, planning, public profile and operations of its art gallery. The role aims to elevate the gallery's national presence and community impact in alignment with the university’s arts priorities.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate-level degree in art history and at least four years directing a public art gallery, with proven leadership, fundraising and stakeholder relations experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a public art gallery.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and international art.
• Experience with fundraising from public and private sources.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the vision, strategy, planning, public profile and operations of Carleton’s art gallery.

Skills

Leadership practices

Strategic planning

Risk management

Policy development

Financial management

Stakeholder relations

Public programming

Education

Graduate-level degree in art history

Job description

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.

Job Type

Continuing Full Time

Salary

100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year

Salary Level

NU06

Hours Per Week

35

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the vision, strategy, planning, public profile, impact and operations of Carleton’s art gallery

Qualifications

• Knowledge of leadership practices in people management, strategic planning and risk management, policy development, financial management and stakeholder relationship management
• Knowledge of Canadian and international art, historic and contemporary
• Knowledge of best practices in public and educational programming
• Knowledge of funding models and fundraising from public and private sources
• Knowledge of marketing and communications planning and execution

Education And Experience

• Completion of a graduate level degree in art history or a related discipline
• Minimum of four years of previous experience in the direction, leadership and operations of a public art gallery

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.