Educational Assistant – Art Gallery of Guelph

Educational Assistant
Number of Positions: 2
Length of assignment: 2026-06-08 – 2026-08-28
Hourly wage: $18.60
The Art Gallery of Guelph seeks two dynamic, competent, detail-oriented candidates who will
support the gallery’s educational planning and programs. The following tasks are central to the
position: research into AGG art collections for relevant themes as well as sector trends in
educational engagement, public engagement, program and event development based on AGG
strategic priorities, preparatory work related to programs and events, program delivery and event
management, as well as reporting and documentation of educational programs.
Post-secondary training in visual arts, art history or art education is an asset, as well as strong
critical thinking, and superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to thrive in a
dynamic, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. Confidence and ability to speak to
individual members of the public (all ages) as well as in front of small and large groups is an asset.
This position reports to the Director and works closely with the Curator of Contemporary Art and
other staff.
Field of Study: Fine Art / Art History / Art Education
Level of Education: Post-secondary
Computers/Equipment: Computer skills (including word/image processing software, social media
tools, web-based research), digital A/V equipment, digital camera/scanner, POS (point-of-sale)
systems
The ideal candidates will:
– be currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate studies in Art, Art History, or Art
Education
– have experience using PC operating systems
– be proficient using MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create, edit, and
save documents, and Outlook to create, share, and manage e-mail and attachments
– have excellent verbal communication skills, including an ability to address individuals and
groups
– have experience in program development in museum settings
– have excellent written communication skills, including an understanding of differences in
writing for child, youth, and adult audiences
– feel comfortable engaging children and youth in age-appropriate and enthusiastic
conversations about art, culture, and heritage
– preferably have experience developing and delivering arts-based and/or exhibition-related
programs for child and/or youth audiences
– some experience with digital content generation and delivery is an asset
The AGG is committed to an employment equity program that includes measures to achieve
diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from all qualified youth, including those from
Indigenous and racialized communities, LGBTQ2IA+ youth, and youth living with disabilities. We
will only interview candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for participation in Young Canada
Works in Heritage Organizations and/or Canada Summer Jobs.
Terms: This is a 12-week, full-time, contract position from June 8 to August 28, 2026. The rate of
pay is $18.60 per hour, based on 35 hours per week. Orientation and training are provided.
About the Gallery:
The AGG is widely known for its exhibition programs and for its collections of more than 10,000
works of art, which jointly cover three centuries of Canadian and international art. The AGG has a
broad public role, supported by its relationship to three sponsors: the University of Guelph, the
City of Guelph, and the Upper Grand District School Board. The gallery is housed in a renovated
historic building (dating to 1904) and features a Sculpture Park on the adjacent grounds. The
Sculpture Park is the largest outdoor art collection at a public gallery in Canada, with 41
permanently sited works representing artists from across Canada. Known internationally for its
Canadian contemporary art collection, historical European print collection, and for its Inuit and
First Nations collections, the AGG produces 12-15 exhibitions per year, some of which tour
regionally, nationally, and internationally. For more information, visit our website.
Characteristics of City/Region:
The AGG is the principal public art gallery serving Guelph and the surrounding region. Guelph is a
vibrant city situated in the heart of southern Ontario, just 100 km west of Toronto. With one of
Canada’s premier research-based universities (University of Guelph) and a diversity of
manufacturing, service, and high-technology enterprise in the region, Guelph is among Canada’s
most arts-intensive and socially engaged communities, and one of the fastest growing economic
regions in the country. More information about the City of Guelph may be found here.
To apply, please create a Young Canada Works profile and apply through the site. Deadline to
apply: April 21, 2026