Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Art Gallery of Alberta

Position Summary

The Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer (Deputy Director & COO) will be an innovative yet practical leader who embraces a vision for the Art Gallery of Alberta (the AGA) that focuses on business enterprise revenue generation, the visitor experience, and operational effectiveness. In close partnership with and reporting to the Executive Director & Chief Curator, the Deputy Director & COO will oversee all financial, facility, technology, marketing, communications, and human resource aspects of the AGA, as well as streamline operational activities that best meet both community and organizational needs. This includes reassessing and reinvigorating retail, restaurant, art sales, art rentals, events, venue rentals, and other revenue generating enterprise initiatives while ensuring the highest caliber visitor experience and market visibility for the AGA. The Deputy Director & COO will also collaborate closely with Exhibitions & Collections, Education & Learning, and Development & Donor Engagement, all of whom report to the Executive Director & Chief Curator, to integrate all areas of the AGA with a unified team that is focused on the AGA’s long-term capital needs embedded in a solid strategic direction.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with at least 8-10 years of demonstrable senior management experience in revenue generating enterprises, finance, facilities, and operations in a multi-faceted visitor- and community-facing organization is needed. Candidates from cultural institutions, galleries, destination-based tourism organizations, or businesses with similar enterprise businesses are encouraged to apply. Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, analysis, and reporting that enables timely data-driven decision making with limited risk, is essential. A track record of decisive decision-making and effective judgment in complex organizational settings, including both internal and external interfaces, is a plus.

Experience with strategic planning, retail operations, rentals, food services, process improvement, and organizational culture building is desired. Expertise with capital projects, as well as building relationships with government entities, universities, business, tourism, and commerce partners, is preferred. A proven mindset of continuous improvement, relying upon knowledge of evolving contemporary organizational practices and industry standards, both functional and sector specific, is appreciated. A candidate who does not meet all the qualifications but possesses transferable or equivalent skills, relevant leadership experience, and/or education is encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

The AGA provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with an estimated base salary in the range of $160,000 to $200,000. Benefits include having access to extended health and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, travel assistance, and a range of wellness support options, including paramedical services and mental health resources. The plan also includes access to online health and wellness tools through EquitableHealth.ca and coverage options that support employees and their families through all stages of life and work.

Applications and Inquiries

For full job organization and job description and to submit a cover letter and resume, including demonstrable initiatives and accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit the website.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

The Art Gallery of Alberta is committed to promoting diversity and representativeness within our organization. We strive to provide and maintain a fair and equitable environment for all by valuing and respecting individual differences for our enrichment and that of the community we serve. The AGA respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 Territory, the traditional land of diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Nitsitapi / Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe. We also acknowledge all the Indigenous, Inuit, and Metis peoples who make Edmonton their home today. The Art Gallery of Alberta is an equal-opportunity employer serving diverse communities.