The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Assistant Curator (Gallery) to join the Culture & Heritage team within the Community Identity Business Centre, Planning & Identity Sub-Division and Community Growth & Identity Division. Reporting to the Culture & Heritage Team Leader, the Assistant Curator (Gallery) will be responsible for work such as:
- Serve as the first point of contact for gallery inquiries, memberships, and gift shop transactions.
- Manage daily operations, including admissions, sales, cash-outs, and weekly deposits.
- Oversee gift shop and membership program, including inventory, merchandising, and member communications.
- Maintain accurate records and financial tracking using Town systems and software.
- Assist with marketing and public engagement, promoting exhibitions and programs.
- Plan and organize exhibitions, including agreements with artists and installation logistics.
- Support events and openings, arranging food, permits, and rentals.
- Mentor casual staff, students, and volunteers, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety standards.
Opportunity Details
Job Posting ID
3325P
Hours of Work
30 hours per week
Number of Openings
1
Standby Rotation Required
No
Driver's Abstract Required
No
Police Record Check Required
Yes, including vulnerable sector
What we offer
- An excellent pension plan
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
- Flexible work schedule
What you Bring
A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to qualify. A typical way to qualify is equivalency to completion of a University (Bacehlor) Program in a related field, such as Fine Arts, Art History, or Museum Studies, as well as:
- 3 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with staff, public, partners and volunteers.
- Ability to interact with the public professionally and courteously.
- Capable of managing independent work and larger projects
- Knowledge of local history, culture and art including that of the local indigenous community is considered an asset.
- Flexibility to work a non-standard work week, including weekends and occasional evenings.