Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator
Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.
Primary Purpose:
The Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator provides support to the area of Art and Art History within the School for the Arts to deliver curricular outcomes like the BFA honours and MFA Thesis Exhibitions, coordinate research activities within the gallery-as-laboratory for both undergraduate, graduate and community members, as well as recruitment activities. The GSG Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the facilitation of professionalization of our students and serves as conduit between the professional galleries and the student body. The GSG Coordinator provides support for the Art and Art History Visiting Speakers Committee, The FARLS lecture series, The Mina Forsyth Award, Ohpinamake applications, and the BFA Honours and MFA Thesis exhibitions, through advertisement and documentation.
Nature of Work:
Reporting to the Director, this position coordinates an annual public program of exhibitions and public events, related programming and communications. This work takes place in a collegial, team environment in a spirit of continuous improvement towards achieving the goals and measurable outcomes of UCAGAC’s Strategic Plan.
UCAGAC serves students, scholars, researchers, and the public on local, national, and international levels and has a national reputation for its innovative work in the field of contemporary art. The GSG Coordinator maintains schedules and communications including the ongoing coordination and development of website content.
The GSG Coordinator works very closely with the Director in their faculty position though intersects fully with the larger USAGAC team to both support and develop projects and maintain relevancy to our student body.
Accountabilities:
- Develop the annual schedule for the GSG research lab in response to curricular and community needs, in consultation with the USAGAC Director
- Facilitate communications with the various participants, whether students, faculty or community members
- Maintain the website for the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery and provide updated collections information for the publicly facing database in response to the Mina Forsyth Awards
- Assist the Director with Ohpinamake, Misanchuk, and Highschool recruitment events
- Develop communication tools like e mailers, advertisements and print media when necessary
- Coordinate the physical management of the space including annual cleaning and maintenance through Facilities and University protocols
Education:
Hold a BFA or BA in studio arts, art history, museum studies or other applicable discipline
Experience:
Evidence of commitment to the development of increasing access to our facilities and programs through barrier removal for equity-deserving groups whether intellectual, perceived or physical
Flexibility in hours and temperament as the role is responsive to developing and processual praxis
Skills:
Digital skills relevant to image handling, graphic and web design, database development
Excellent communication and time management skills
Experience with content development
Exhibition and art handling experience
Time based arts installation knowledge
Department: Kenderdine Gallery
Status: Term with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.66
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/19/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator
Please note that a strong internal candidate has been identified.
Primary Purpose:
The Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Coordinator provides support to the area of Art and Art History within the School for the Arts to deliver curricular outcomes like the BFA honours and MFA Thesis Exhibitions, coordinate research activities within the gallery-as-laboratory for both undergraduate, graduate and community members, as well as recruitment activities. The GSG Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the facilitation of professionalization of our students and serves as conduit between the professional galleries and the student body. The GSG Coordinator provides support for the Art and Art History Visiting Speakers Committee, The FARLS lecture series, The Mina Forsyth Award, Ohpinamake applications, and the BFA Honours and MFA Thesis exhibitions, through advertisement and documentation.
Nature of Work:
Reporting to the Director, this position coordinates an annual public program of exhibitions and public events, related programming and communications. This work takes place in a collegial, team environment in a spirit of continuous improvement towards achieving the goals and measurable outcomes of UCAGAC’s Strategic Plan.
UCAGAC serves students, scholars, researchers, and the public on local, national, and international levels and has a national reputation for its innovative work in the field of contemporary art. The GSG Coordinator maintains schedules and communications including the ongoing coordination and development of website content.
The GSG Coordinator works very closely with the Director in their faculty position though intersects fully with the larger USAGAC team to both support and develop projects and maintain relevancy to our student body.
Accountabilities:
- Develop the annual schedule for the GSG research lab in response to curricular and community needs, in consultation with the USAGAC Director
- Facilitate communications with the various participants, whether students, faculty or community members
- Maintain the website for the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery and provide updated collections information for the publicly facing database in response to the Mina Forsyth Awards
- Assist the Director with Ohpinamake, Misanchuk, and Highschool recruitment events
- Develop communication tools like e mailers, advertisements and print media when necessary
- Coordinate the physical management of the space including annual cleaning and maintenance through Facilities and University protocols
Education:
Hold a BFA or BA in studio arts, art history, museum studies or other applicable discipline
Experience:
Evidence of commitment to the development of increasing access to our facilities and programs through barrier removal for equity-deserving groups whether intellectual, perceived or physical
Flexibility in hours and temperament as the role is responsive to developing and processual praxis
Skills:
Digital skills relevant to image handling, graphic and web design, database development
Excellent communication and time management skills
Experience with content development
Exhibition and art handling experience
Time based arts installation knowledge
Department: Kenderdine Gallery
Status: Term with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.66
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 8/13/2025
Closing Date: 8/19/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.