Assistant Coordinator - Cultural Development & Pub

City Manager's Office Thunder Bay, Ontario

As the Assistant Coordinator
- Cultural Development & Public Art , you''ll support a diverse portfolio of cultural initiatives that celebrate creativity, heritage, and community engagement. Working alongside artists, cultural organizations, heritage groups, community members, and City staff, you''ll contribute to projects that help animate public spaces, support local arts and culture, and connect residents with opportunities to participate in community life.

This role offers unique hands-on experience in cultural development, public art administration, community engagement, event support, communications, research, and collection management. Whether you''re assisting with a public art project, supporting a community event, or helping advance the Inspire Thunder Bay Culture Plan, your work will contribute to initiatives that enhance the city''s cultural landscape and sense of place.

We''re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Assistant Coordinator
- Cultural Development & Public Art, you''ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• An optional matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and training development programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• Exposure to cultural development, research, communications, collection management, community engagement, and event coordination
• Meaningful opportunities to contribute to projects that enhance public spaces and celebrate Thunder Bay''s culture and heritage

Employment Type

Part Time

Job Occupation Type

Social Program Officer/Assistant

Total Positions

1

Wage

$21.57-$22.35

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

10/12/2026

Start Date

n/a

Duties

• Participate in administration of public art competitions and projects.
• Complete data entry and updates within the Public Art and Cultural Mapping databases.
• Participate in inventory, cataloging, organization and display of the Public Art Collection, including collecting GPS positioning and condition assessment data on Public Art works throughout the city of Thunder Bay.
• Conduct research, policy, and statistical analysis on the cultural sector in Thunder Bay.
• Assist with development and implementation of the Culture Plan.
• Maintain and update Section web pages, social media and Culture Portal.
• Develop promotional materials and content such as media releases, posters and brochures, reports and presentations, and content for online and print publications.
• Participate in equipment and supply gathering, set-up and take down for events and displays.
• Coordinate set-up and support of community group and artisan areas at events.
• Attend meetings with community arts and heritage groups and advisory committees as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a program related to visual arts, art history, museum studies, conservation, or cultural planning
• Demonstrated knowledge of various artistic styles, methods and mediums, heritage and cultural sectors
• Experience working with community, artists, and works of art
• Demonstrated experience in administrative duties, children's programs and/or community recreation or arts activities and/or volunteering
• Ability to think creatively and work well independently and within a team environment
• Excellent analytical, research, problem-solving, decision-making and project management skills