Art Gallery of Ontario

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Explore the gallery that explores every side of who we are.

Toronto, Ontario

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

501–1,000 people

About

Would you enjoy beginning each day by entering the stunning Frank Gehry-designed building? A spectacular building. Powerful new artworks. Exciting new ideas. The Gallery is an engaging place to work and volunteer as we strive to enhance our visitors’ experience through our ongoing declaration that ART MATTERS! Here at the Gallery we: • Celebrate art in all that we do • Believe our visitor experience is paramount • Listen and contribute to our communities • Stand for creativity, innovation and on-going learning • Are committed to the highest professional and ethical standards • Foster respect and recognition for our employees, volunteers, interns and our members and donors Our available Employment, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities which are available across a diverse spectrum of areas; Exhibition Services, Curatorial, Marketing and Communications, Education and Public Programming, Food & Beverage, Corporate Services & Operations, and Retail. We offer regular as well as temporary employment opportunities across all areas, with unique opportunities to support upcoming exhibitions and seasonal events at the AGO. The Gallery also provides opportunities for the members of the community to get involved through Volunteer placements and skill development through a number of Internships. Check out our beautiful gallery, a space you can visit every day as a member of our team! Interested in becoming a member? Sign-up for our AGO Annual Pass today! Visit https://ago.ca/visitor-information/ago-annual-pass

Open positions

curator

On-site · Toronto

Education: Master's degree. Work setting: Urban area. Regional gallery. Museum. Tasks: Recommend the acquisition of museum and gallery artifacts. Supervise technicians, assistants, students or interns, staff or volunteers. Research origins and history of artifacts. Train technicians, assistants, students or interns. Develop storyline and theme of displays and exhibitions. Co-ordinate the storage of collections and setting-up of displays and exhibitions. Oversee the conservation, display and circulation of collections. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. Security and safety: Criminal recor…

Associate Director, Philanthropy and Planned Giving

Hybrid · Toronto

The Associate Director will provide strategic leadership for the Planned Giving program, managing a pipeline of legacy prospects and securing estate and endowed gifts. They will also serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders on tax-efficient giving strategies and oversee donor stewardship initiatives.

Cleaner (Part Time)

On-site · Toronto

The incumbent will provide housekeeping, event set-up, and general maintenance services to ensure the cleanliness of the gallery. Responsibilities include cleaning washrooms, restocking supplies, and responding to service requests in a fast-paced environment.

Chief Curator

On-site · Toronto

The Chief Curator leads the Gallery’s artistic, curatorial, and collections direction while managing strategic planning and divisional performance. They are responsible for developing dynamic exhibitions, fostering donor relationships, and ensuring the highest standards of collection care and public engagement.

Special Events Porter, Food & Beverage

On-site · Toronto

The incumbent is responsible for assisting with event set-ups, including room layouts, staging, and equipment placement. They also perform back-of-house duties such as cleaning, garbage removal, and managing event supplier deliveries.

Chief, People

On-site · Toronto

The Chief People Officer will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the AGO's people and culture agenda. This includes managing labour relations, talent management, and shaping a high-performing, inclusive, and resilient organization.

Assistant Manager, Visitor Welcome (Part Time)

On-site

Assistant Manager, Visitor Welcome Temporary Part-time (Up to 24 hours per week; must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends. Must be available to work three full day shifts each week, including Sundays and rotating Wednesday and Friday day and evening shifts, and one other day per week. Managers work a rotating schedule which also includes working both Saturday and Sundays twice a month) ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, attracting approximately one million visitors annually. The AGO Coll…

Specialist, Talent

On-site · Toronto

Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection processes for various positions across the Gallery, including hard-to-fill roles and high-volume recruitment campaigns. Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to performance management processes and talent development initiatives.

Cook 2 - Events (Part Time)

On-site · Toronto

The Cook 2 is responsible for organizing and executing mise en place, preparing hot and cold items, and plating dishes for events. They also handle post-service breakdown, including cleaning, sanitizing stations, and ensuring proper food storage.

Associate Curator, Contemporary Art

On-site · Toronto

The Associate Curator plans and presents the permanent contemporary art collection and executes major exhibitions to engage diverse audiences. They are responsible for acquiring new works, conducting scholarly research, and managing departmental staff and budgets.

Building Operator 1

On-site · Toronto

Perform basic mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks including painting, cleaning, and lamp replacement. Assist plant staff and contractors while ensuring a safe working environment.

Building Operator 2

On-site · Toronto

Maintain stable environmental conditions and peak performance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing to preserve the art collection. Handle work orders, monitor contractors, and participate in the emergency response team.