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Director & Chief Executive Officer

Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq Canada $150,000-$200,000
Executive Full Time

Job Details

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.

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.

For questions or general inquiries about, or candidate nominations for, this unique leadership opportunity, please visit https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/winnipeg-art-gallery-qaumajuq-seeks-director-chief-executive-officer/.

 

 

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