Assistant Curator

2 days ago

Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, Canada The Arty Crowd Full-time $59,000 - $72,000 Contract

Cambridge Public Library is hiring an Assistant Curator for the Cambridge Art Galleries at Queen's Square. The role curates exhibitions, develops related programming and cares for the Gallery's permanent collection of contemporary Canadian fibre art.

Deadline

November 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Late applications will not be considered. Work in Culture lists November 14, 2026, but the library's own posting says November 4, so use the earlier date.

Details

  • Location: Queen's Square, Cambridge, on site
  • Full time, permanent; 35 hours a week, typically Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends
  • Salary: $65,122, with health, dental and vision benefits and OMERS pension
  • Reports to the Senior Curator; anticipated start November 2026; posting #26-37

What they are looking for

  • Post-secondary degree in art history, museum studies or visual arts
  • Two years of gallery experience; one year with budgeting, funding requirements and granting agencies; one year with collection management systems and graphic design software
  • Knowledge of proper artwork handling; valid Class G licence and access to a vehicle
  • Preferred: knowledge of Canadian and contemporary art, exhibition procedures, collections management and handling fibre art