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About the Role
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is seeking a strategic and highly collaborative Curatorial Project Director, Canada, to lead the vision and conceptual development of its new Canada Gallery. This senior leader will convene diverse cultural voices and community members to explore the many perspectives and stories of Canada, guiding a multidisciplinary team from concept through preliminary design.
Responsibilities
- Provide intellectual leadership for the Canada Gallery’s vision, conceptual direction, and interpretive framework.
- Lead planning for the gallery redevelopment in partnership with the project manager, including timelines, budgets, research activities, and risk management.
- Develop integrated approaches to curatorial research, interpretive planning, exhibition design, and community consultation.
- Coordinate collaboration across Curatorial, Interpretation, Exhibitions, Design, Programs, Education, and Management.
- Work with Art & Culture and Natural History curators and interpretive planners to translate scholarly research into accessible and engaging visitor experiences.
- Serve as a liaison among curatorial leadership, the project team, and museum management, providing updates and documentation for decision-making.
- Support fundraising and engagement with donors and external partners.
- Champion community engagement so diverse perspectives shape gallery content and development.
- Monitor project progress and alignment with ROM’s institutional priorities and strategic goals.
Requirements
- An established record of cultural leadership in a museum or related institutional setting.
- An advanced degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Canadian History, or a related field.
- At least five years of leadership experience in project management, curatorial practice, exhibition planning, or related museum work.
- Experience leading complex, multi-year projects involving multiple stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Broad knowledge of Canadian history and society and a professional network of diverse cultural leaders and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of museum practice, interpretive planning, and exhibition development.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- An ability to engage donors, community partners, cultural organizations, and internal stakeholders with curiosity and respect for multiple perspectives.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to navigate complex institutional environments.
Skills
- Project management
- Curatorial practice
- Exhibition planning
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Cross-functional leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Community engagement
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full-time contract
- On-site
Experience Level
- Senior leader
- At least five years of leadership experience
Education Level
- Advanced degree in Museum Studies, Art History, Canadian History, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000–$140,000 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits coverage for permanent and full-time contract positions (conditions apply), including paid benefits for individuals and families, a health spending account, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional pension plan with employer-matched Defined Benefit contribution plan.
- Free ROM membership for permanent full-time and part-time staff.
- Discounts to over 200 attractions through Attractions Ontario.
About the Company
- Opened in 1914 and welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's most-visited museum, ranking among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America.
- ROM is dedicated to building and sharing global collections, sharing knowledge, inspiring learning, and fostering community engagement.
- As a globally recognized field research institute, ROM houses an impressive collection of over 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, showcased in over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces.
- ROM is committed to creating a space where art, culture, and nature intersect, connecting people and communities to the past, present and shared future.
- ROM seeks passionate and dynamic team members who embody its mission and values to transform and evolve as one of the world’s foremost 21st-century museums.
Equal Opportunity
- At ROM, we embrace diversity in our exhibits, communities, and teams. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and those who can further diversify our ideas.
- We are committed to equitable employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
- We welcome and accommodate candidates with disabilities throughout the selection process.