Manager, Public Art

Creative City Network of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edmonton Arts Council is seeking a Manager, Public Art, reporting to the Vice President, Programs and Services. This in-person role is based at the Prince of Wales Armouries and leads a team responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating public art projects in Edmonton.

You will steer program development, manage relationships with City partners, artists, and community members, and ensure alignment with City policy and Indigenous principles. Closing date Sept 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and delivering programs.
• Ability to build relationships with city partners, artists and community.
• Proven track record in program development and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of advisors to manage public art projects from planning to completion.
• Oversee growth and management of the public art program and align with policy.
• Collaborate across Conservation and Collections for IDEA and Indigenous principles.
• Refine administrative processes and oversee electronic file management.

Skills

People leadership

Relationship building

Collaboration

Customer experience

Tools

SmartSimple

File Maker Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

SALARY: Hiring range $78,000-$85,000
POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Salaried
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Programs and Services
CLOSING DATE: September 8, 2026

Position Summary

The Edmonton Arts Council recognizes our relationship with the Indigenous people of Treaty 6 territories. In doing so, we renew our commitment to continuing our collective journey toward the ideals of peace, friendship, and understanding at the core of that agreement.

The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to support and promote the arts community in Edmonton. The EAC works to increase the profile and involvement of arts and culture in all aspects of community life. Our programs and services are designed to realize Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton.

The Public Art team carries out the ambitions and values of the City of Edmonton Public Art Policy, creating a collection that is engaging and relevant to Edmonton’s residents and visitors. The EAC is currently recruiting for the Manager, Public Art, reporting to the Vice President, Programs and Services. The Manager is accountable for all aspects of operations and project management including:

• People Leadership – Manages a team of advisors in their management of public art projects from planning to completion. Builds team capacity through collaboration and skill development, leading process management with clarity, consistency and proven competency. Mentors, coaches and guides team members by actively providing operational guidance, engaging in ongoing feedback, and leading opportunities on a team and individual level.
• Program Development and Growth – Oversees the continued growth and management of the public art program. Engages with the Director, Conservation and Collections Management to identify opportunities for growth of the collection. Provides oversight to the management of public art projects in alignment with the City policy, leading the annual planning process. Actively engages in the management and development of relationships with stakeholders such as City partners, artists, community members, and members of Public Art Advisory Group (PAAG). Operationalizes organizational strategic goals through the delivery and activation of public art projects.
• Supporting Team Success–Works closely with members of Conservation and Collections Management to build and manage the Public Art Collection. Collaborates across the organization to share information and align success with other organizational teams. Supports the integration of the IDEA framework and Indigenous Principle to theexpectations of program delivery.
• Administration – Strengthens processes that support the success of the team in their delivery of projects. Refines the use of platforms and systems for operational efficiency, including SmartSimple and File Maker Pro. Provides oversight to all electronic file management for the team and in alignment with other teams in the organization.

The EAC Conflict of Interest policy ensures we adhere to the highest ethical standards in the delivery of our programs, services and projects. Employees are required to disclose direct and indirect conflicts of interest and uphold EAC’s reputation as a fair, impartial and transparent body.

REQUIREMENTS

To succeed, you bring a diverse background of skills, experiences and perspectives gained through a combination of experience. Your professional experience is focused on driving exceptional customer experience, leading others, nurturing relationships within and to support the arts community.

Your success is grounded by:

• Your background may include a variety of education and experiences including a background in project management, public art, program delivery and people leadership.
• An experienced leader with the proven ability to provide guidance to and develop a team with a variety of experiences and backgrounds.
• Experience building and nurturing relationships with the ability to identify and serve a variety of needs and expectations.
• A collaborative approach to team-oriented work.
• Experience with platforms including SmartSimple, File Maker Pro or other project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive attitude towards workplace and public safety, with an understanding of the complex needs of working in a downtown public environment.

This is an in-person role working from the Prince of Wales Armouries.

Although the closing date is September 8, the EAC may begin active recruitment prior to the closing date. Only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Edmonton Arts Council welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous and equity-deserving communities. If you require accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].