Director & Chief Executive Officer, Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq

Director & Chief Executive Officer
Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq

Position Summary

The Director & Chief Executive Officer (Director & CEO) is a community leader who provides vision and strategic direction to uplift and expand the collection and exhibitions of one of Canada’s foremost visual art institutions. In the near-term, they are empowered to transition the organization from a phase of physical expansion to one of growth, community relevance, audience development, and impact. The Director & CEO is a champion for scaling and activating WAG-Qaumajuq’s programs by engaging the community through innovative exhibitions that uplift its permanent collection, highlight international artists, engage in inclusive educational programming, and preserve and grow its renowned collection.

As the primary ambassador of the institution, the Director & CEO also cultivates relationships with donors, government agencies, other nonprofit and cultural organizations, artists, educators, and the broader public to ensure WAG-Qaumajuq remains a vibrant, relevant, and sustainable cultural hub. Reporting to the Board of Governors, the Director & CEO leads all aspects of institutional planning, growth, impact, and operations, including curatorial vision, fundraising, governance, community engagement, financial oversight, and organizational development. Central to this mandate is fostering a strong, inclusive organizational culture and advancing people development through leadership, talent management, and employee engagement, ensuring the organization is positioned to achieve its strategic objectives and long-term sustainability. Through a deep respect and a passion for the arts, the Director & CEO ensures that WAG-Qaumajuq continues to lead nationally and internationally in the presentation, preservation, and celebration of art and culture.

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible senior management experience in the visual arts, higher education, or relevant government agencies is required. Proven senior leadership experience in the arts, culture, non-profit, business, or the public sector is needed. Demonstrable results in strategic and community engagement, innovative revenue generation, successful capital campaigns, exemplary team supervision, participatory facility oversight, and dynamic artist relations are expected. A master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in museum studies, business or arts administration, social science, history, Indigenous studies, or related fields is preferred. A combination of education, training, and experience with the knowledge, abilities, and altruism to perform this unique leadership role are deeply valued and will be seriously considered. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or those who otherwise have a current legal right to work in Canada are welcome to apply. Multiple language skills are deeply appreciated but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

WAG-Qaumajuq provides a competitive and equitable compensation package with an estimated base salary in the range of $180,000 to $230,000. In addition to Manitoba Health coverage, supplemental benefits include employer-subsidized health and dental coverage; life insurance for employees and dependents; accidental death and dismemberment coverage; and access to long-term disability insurance. WAG-Qaumajuq also provides a defined contribution pension plan, relevant professional memberships, vacation, holidays, and other benefits equitably afforded to all WAG-Qaumajuq employees.

Applications and Inquiries

As part of an inclusive process, interested applicants are invited to inquire and/or submit a cover letter that uplifts their qualifications for the outlined position; a resume that highlights a chronological career progression, education, and associated accomplishments; and a curriculum vitae that demonstrates how the applicant’s past experience has made a meaningful contribution to visual arts, Indigenous cultures, higher education, and/or society. To submit materials (electronic submissions preferred), please visit the job listing or ArtsConsulting.com/OpenSearches.

WAG-Qaumajuq is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable experience for job applicants, staff, artists, and the many communities it serves. It welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from equity-deserving groups. If your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to inquire, apply, and/or share your related experience. For questions or general inquiries about, or candidate nominations for, this unique leadership opportunity, please visit the job listing.

WAG-Qaumajuq recognizes that land acknowledgements are part of an ongoing dialogue with Indigenous Nations and is grateful to live and work on these lands and waters. Institutionally, WAG-Qaumajuq is committed to acknowledging its colonial history and is actively working to interrogate its colonial ways of being while honouring the enduring relationships Indigenous Peoples have with this land.

Winnipeg Art Gallery—Qaumajuq
300 Memorial Blvd
Winnipeg, MB
www.wag.ca