Director - Art Gallery

Njoyn; Ottawa; In loco; CAD 100.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Carleton University seeks a dynamic Director for its public art gallery. You will lead the gallery's vision, strategy, planning, and operations, shaping public programs and exhibitions to engage diverse audiences.

The role requires a graduate degree in art history (or related) and at least four years directing a public art gallery, with strong fundraising and stakeholder-management experience.

Competenze

• Graduate degree in art history or related discipline.
• Minimum of four years' experience in the direction, leadership and operations of a public art gallery.
• Equivalencies will be considered; employment tests may be required.

Mansioni

• Responsible for the vision, strategy, planning, public profile, impact and operations of Carleton’s art gallery.
• Lead gallery programs, exhibitions and audience engagement strategy.
• Oversee budgets, fundraising, and stakeholder relations.

Conoscenze

Leadership practices

Strategic planning

Risk management

Policy development

Financial management

Stakeholder relationship management

Art knowledge (Canadian & Intl)

Public/educational programming

Funding models & fundraising

Marketing & communications planning

Formazione

Graduate degree in art history or related

4+ years directing public art gallery

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary (with Salary Rate): 100,264.00 - 130,343.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU06

Date Position Available: 01/02/2027

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.

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.