Operations Manager

West-Can Human Resource Solutions; Brandon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role

Work with artists

Exhibition support

Job summary

The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba in Brandon invites an Operations Manager to oversee daily gallery operations, facilities, safety, and exhibition logistics, working closely with artists, curators, and staff.

Ideal candidate has arts administration education or equivalent experience, with at least three years in gallery or facilities management, and a hands-on approach to installations and event support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in gallery, museum, or facilities management.
• Experience coordinating exhibits, events, or contractors.
• Ability to perform hands-on tasks including lifting and climbing ladders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and security of gallery spaces.
• Coordinate facility use, rentals, schedules, and contractors.
• Support exhibition preparation, installation, deinstallation, and shipping.
• Coordinate studio and classroom operations, supplies, equipment, and program schedules.
• Collaborate with staff, artists, curators, and service providers to keep programs on track.
• Identify operational needs and improve gallery space functionality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Gallery operations experience

Facilities coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in arts administration or related field

Tools

Facility tools & equipment knowledge

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys variety and takes a hands-on approach? Help shape the day-to-day operations of a vibrant art gallery! As Operations Manager, you’ll oversee facilities, exhibitions, equipment and gallery operations while working closely with the team, with opportunities to support everything from facility maintenance to exhibition installations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A varied, hands-on role in a community-focused art gallery
• A mix of operational, facility and exhibition responsibilities
• Opportunities to work closely with artists, curators, instructors and Gallery staff
• A role with variety, where no two days are quite the same
• Opportunities to support exhibitions, programs, events and community activities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and security of Gallery facilities and spaces
• Coordinate facility use, rentals, schedules, contractors and operational services
• Support exhibition preparation, installation, deinstallation, artwork handling and shipping
• Coordinate studio and classroom operations, supplies, equipment and program schedules
• Work closely with Gallery staff, artists, curators, contractors and service providers to keep exhibitions and programs on track
• Identify operational needs and help improve the functionality and use of Gallery spaces

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Post-secondary education in arts administration, museum studies, business, operations management or a related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of experience in gallery, museum, cultural, facilities or operations management
• Experience coordinating facilities, exhibitions, events, contractors or multiple projects
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Practical knowledge of tools, equipment, facility operations or exhibition preparation is an asset
• Ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting, climbing ladders and supporting exhibition installations

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR OUR CLIENT?

The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is a community-focused contemporary art gallery in downtown Brandon, Manitoba offering year-round exhibitions, art education, public programs and events that connect people through creativity and contemporary art. For more information, visit their website: https://agsm.ca/

Only the applicants who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. We thank all jobseekers for their interest and potential application.