Exhibitions Manager

RiseMe; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Canada is hiring an Exhibitions Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of exhibitions from concept through installation. You will work with internal services and external collaborators to ensure timely production and delivery of projects.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Exhibitions Management, you will manage budgets, schedules and service contracts, while coordinating multiple departments and stakeholders to meet deadlines and ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning and management in exhibitions or cultural institutions
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in financial management in public programs in a cultural institution

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of exhibitions from concept to installation
• Coordinate contributions of multiple departments and stakeholders
• Provide budget and timeline structure, track budgets and deadlines
• Liaise with artists, lenders, museums and guest curators

Education

Degree in Art History / Museum Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Competition #:26-OC-122

Posting Date: September 23, 2026

Closing Date:October 6, 2026

Department: Exhibitions Management

Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, overtime as required)

Employment Tenure: Determinate (12 months)

Classification: Band 7

Salary:$78,286 - $92,066 /Year

Number of Positions: 1

Language Requirements: English CCC / French CCC (reading, writing, oral) (A: beginner, B: intermediate, C: advanced)

Affiliation: P.S.A.C.

Work Location:On-site, National Gallery of Canada, 380, Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Exhibitions Management, the Exhibitions Manager provides project leadership and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned small- to medium-scale exhibitions and special installations from initial concept development through final production and installation. Under the guidance of the Senior Manager, the Exhibitions Manager coordinates the contributions of multiple departments and stakeholders; provides budget and timeline structure for project, maintains schedules and production deadlines; tracks and manages exhibition budgets, manages service contracts, and solicits Senior Manager, Exhibitions Management for involvement as required. The Exhibitions Manager liaises with internal services and external collaborators and clients (artists, lenders, museums, guest curators, etc.); and manages all aspects of incoming art loans for exhibition including documentation, lender liaison and administration.

Requirements

• Degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies or other related field or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in planning and management, ideally in the Exhibitions area or in a cultural institution;
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in financial management in public programs in a cultural institution;
• Ability to develop, monitor and control budgets, work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Excellent leadership skills, interpersonal skills, organizational and analytical skills;
• Strong communication, negotiation and mediation skills;
• General preventive conservation theory and practice;
• Knowledge of museology;
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Project)

Condition of Employment

• Must meet the bilingual requirement to be invited to the interview process.
• Reliability Status - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

Additional Information

• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.
• Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.
• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.
• Note: Applicants selected for interviews will receive email correspondence from the People, Culture and Belonging team at the National Gallery of Canada

Values

The National Gallery of Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values and celebrates the diverse life experiences, voices, and histories of all individuals. We encourage applications from individuals belonging to Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities