Job Description

Assistant Curator - Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre - TPT

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Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.



To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.



If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of 'building brilliance', in one of Canada's preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team

Job Details:

Position Title:

Assistant Curator

Status:

Temporary Part-time

Hours:

Upto 24 hours per week

Faculty/Department:

Humber and University of Guelph-Humber Library, Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre and Humber Archives

Campus/Location:

Lakeshore Campus (Occasional evenings and weekends; This is a blended position, with one day remote work per week)

Duration:

August 18, 2025 - May 15, 2026

Salary:

PT Support Payband 8 (Start $24.99)

About the Assistant Curator Role:

The Assistant Curator is a creative and detail-oriented team member supporting the curatorial, collections, and programming work of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre and Humber Archives.

Reporting to the Academic Manager, Archives and LGIC, the successful candidate will:

Assist with the research, development, and installation of exhibitions, including the planning and activation of related programming and events. Support collections management activities, including documentation, care, and interpretation of artifacts and archival materials. Contribute to the development of the 2026 exhibition roster through research and collaborative planning. Create and manage digital content for web and social media platforms, including writing, editing, and design. Participate in team meetings and project coordination. Support communications, publications, and administrative tasks as assigned.

About You:

You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in arts, history, museums, or a related discipline.

Experience/Skills

Minimum of one-year related experience in a museum, heritage, or creative setting, including internships, coursework, and volunteer work. Familiarity with collections management, exhibition development, or digital communications is an asset.

What you bring to the role

You are passionate about history, storytelling, and community engagement. You bring a thoughtful and organized approach to curatorial work and enjoy collaborating with others to bring exhibitions and programs to life.



If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future. Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team. Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job. Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.



Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber's diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).

Position Type

Temporary Part-Time Support

Work Locations

Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8

Job Family

Student Affairs and Services

Duration of Need

August 18, 2025 - May 15, 2026

Deadline to Apply

July 27 2025

Job Posting

7/14/25

Department

Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre