Job Description

Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose - the essence of SFU - is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum present critically engaged and research-driven work by contemporary artists. This new facility on SFU's Burnaby campus expands SFU Galleries' history of programming, creating new opportunities for artist-led learning and cross-disciplinary exploration. The Gibson also houses the SFU Art Collection, an invaluable and actively growing resource of over 5,900 works of art, unique in its capacity to trace the complex social and cultural life connected to this region and always open to new inquiries. The Gibson's 12,000 square feet of galleries and program spaces--which include an art studio, outdoor courtyard, salon, and forum-- have been designed in recognition of the evolving ways in which communities engage with culture. As such, the Gibson's spaces have been created for people as much as for works of art. With a hearth at its core, the Gibson will become SFU's living room: a warm and welcoming place to find one another and learn together.
The Gibson stands on the unceded and ancestral territories of the x?m??kw?y ? ?m, Skwxwu7mesh, S?l ? ilw?ta?, and k?ik??? ? ?m Nations. Acknowledging that the Gibson's activities unfold on colonized Indigenous territories is a recognition that settler colonialism is an ongoing structure. It is also a commitment to support the capacity of art to unsettle these conditions. Entry to the Gibson is always free and open to all.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, the Exhibitions Manager is responsible for the planning and coordination of the Gibson's ambitious exhibitions program, including publications, special projects such as off-site public art, and associated public programming. The role develops the exhibition schedule, corresponding budgets and contracts. The Exhibitions Manager supports project curators, guest curators, and participating artists in realizing projects and navigating the university context; facilitates research and production connections among artists, academic units, and well as external community members. The role supervises and aligns the activities and workflow for collections and temporary exhibitions, commissions, and inbound/outbound touring exhibitions. Acting as the Curatorial liaison between other Museum departments, the role supports the Director on government grants, supervises the Curatorial team and organizes all exhibitions-related planning meetings. The role manages multiple projects while effectively representing the ethics and commitments of the Gibson Art Museum to external stakeholders, including artists, vendors, and other museum professionals.
Core competencies for this position include: effective and clear communication (including actively listening, accurately reading non-verbal communication and successfully conveying information, thoughts and ideas with impact and influence); highly organized; respectful and inclusive, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships, motivate others and work together.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Art History, Visual Art, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies or related and a minimum of five years of related progressive experience and demonstrated success in exhibition budgeting, planning, and production, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with the exhibition development and implementation process.
• Excellent knowledge of contemporary artistic practice both internationally and regionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and strategic and project management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Google Workspace (Drive, Docs,

Slides, etc.). * Budget planning and financial management skills.

• Ability to supervise and manage multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information
The assignment end date is August 13, 2027.
The intended start date is February 9, 2026.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

Skills Required