Vice President Exhibitions

Canadian Museum for Human Rights; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent museum in Winnipeg is seeking a Vice-President, Exhibitions to lead the development of engaging and interactive content focused on human rights education. The role involves strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a collaborative environment to promote diversity and innovation. Candidates should have senior leadership experience in multidisciplinary institutions and a strong understanding of human rights issues. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape public dialogue and reflection within the museum's mission.

Benefits

Annual membership to the CMHR

In‑house discounts

Subsidized transit pass

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

French language learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a complex and multidisciplinary institution.
• Understanding of human rights and community advancement sectors.
• Ability to cultivate relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies for content development in exhibitions and programming.
• Foster collaboration across departments to achieve operational efficiency.
• Promote a culture of digital innovation and storytelling.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Digital technology

Project management tools

Job description

85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0L5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

At the Museum, we offer a place where our shared values are turned into meaningful action. More than just working in an architecturally significant building, we provide a place where you belong and your career goals can align with your values, every day.

We encourage an open and equitable work environment where different values, skillsets and expertise are celebrated, because we’re stronger together. Our team is made up of talented people who are passionate about what they do and why they do it. By bringing different skills and ideas to the table, we are committed to building a workplace that is representative of the community, and country, in which we live in and are proud to call home.

Here at the Museum, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer opportunities to take part in a variety of family‑friendly benefits, social councils, and other incredible perks including:

• Annual membership to the CMHR
• In‑house discounts to the Museum Boutique, Boreal Bistro and Cloud Coffee
• Subsidized pass for Winnipeg Transit
• Health and dental benefits plan and pension plan
• Opportunity to be a part of various committees and councils
• French‑language learning opportunities

And so many more!

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Vice‑President, Exhibitions will work with members of the executive team to develop engaging and interactive content that advances human rights learning, dialogue and reflection in order to promote respect and dignity for all.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice‑President, Exhibitions is responsible for driving strategies to create content (onsite and online) that inspires the public to reflect, dialogue and promote human rights within the CMHR’s mandate to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding, to promote respect for others and encourage reflection and dialogue.

The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role. They will be an experienced and thoughtful people leader with the ability to balance organizational needs and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

People, Strategic and Stakeholder Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead strong operational functions, fostering collaboration across departments to drive efficiency, accountability, and organizational excellence.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including community partners, government representatives, donors, and Board members.
• Act as a visible and trusted representative of the organization, advancing its mission and values through authentic engagement and partnership.
• Creates a culture that promotes respect, equity, inclusion and innovation, and models anti‑racist and accountable behaviours.
• Develops and executes strategies to support the CMHR’s strategic objectives and to prioritize new and emerging issues and opportunities that may impact the organization.
• Contributes to the development of the CMHR’s annual budget and uses sound judgment and strong financial management skills to manage financial resources, with regard to established policies and risk management strategy and protocols.
• Cultivates relationships with human rights defenders, academic institutions and community organizations, and other national and international museums.
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning by developing impact‑driven processes that integrate with all areas of the Museum, online and in gallery.

Content Development and Exhibitions

• Drives a collaborative and decolonized approach to research and curatorial activities with an emphasis on storytelling and lived experience.
• Oversees content development to support all areas including exhibitions (onsite and online) and programming.
• Promotes a culture of digital innovation and transformation that leverages interactive storytelling and digital technology to educate and inspire audiences.
• Oversees the development, maintenance, renewal and reimagination of onsite exhibitions, including the care and conservation of collections and loans, and design and production processes.
• Oversees online storytelling and exhibitions on the CMHR’s website and other virtual platforms and initiatives.
• Develops strategic opportunities to share content including the design and production and sharing of traveling exhibitions, and scheduling of temporary exhibitions.
• Leverages new and existing networks and partnerships to engage audiences locally, nationally and internationally in the CMHR’s content.
• Represents the CMHR on inter‑museum and other related committees, meetings and events.

Qualifications and Experience Needed

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant discipline with years of senior leadership leading people, operations, stakeholder engagement and collaborating cross‑functionally across an organization.
• Senior leadership experience within a complex and multidisciplinary institution, including experience working at the executive level.
• Experience in relevant sectors such as human rights, museum, arts and culture, education, social impact and community advancement.
• Experience working with a diverse workforce in a complex or multi‑faced workplace.

How to apply

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information will be kept confidential.

We encourage you to contact [e-mail] if you require any accommodations as part of the recruitment process, such as alternative formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, or other adjustments.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.