Director, Ontario Jewish Archives

At UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, our vision is to lead the most vibrant Jewish community in North America - a community characterized by its diversity, unity, compassion, generosity and commitment to Jewish values. Together with our philanthropic, volunteer and professional leadership, we’re changing lives.

As one of North America’s leading Jewish non-profits, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto works to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life in Greater Toronto, Canada, Israel and around the world. UJA advances this mission through fundraising, programs, and research focused on our strategic pillars: fighting poverty and improving well-being, growing Jewish education and identity, countering antisemitism and hate, and strengthening connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

The Ontario Jewish Archives (OJA), a department of UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, is entering a bold new chapter—and we are seeking a visionary Director to lead its transformation. Following a major renovation and full institutional rebrand, OJA is poised to reintroduce itself as a dynamic, public-facing centre for Jewish life, memory, and storytelling in Ontario. The reopening and launch is scheduled for spring 2027.

This is a rare opportunity for a leader to shape the future of Canada’s largest repository of Jewish heritage—expanding its reach, deepening its impact, and engaging new and diverse audiences in meaningful ways.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the OJA, and in accordance with recognized professional principles and procedures and approved in-house policies, the Managing Director oversees the acquisition, appraisal, arrangement and description, preservation, promotion and the accessibility of the holdings of the Ontario Jewish Archives. The Director will lead the launch of a revitalized physical space and digital presence, positioning OJA as a hub for research, dialogue, and cultural connection for generations to come

• Supervises permanent and contract archival staff and volunteers
• Directs all aspects of archival operations, including appraisal, acquisition, preservation, description, access, and reference services for physical and digital collections.
• Establishes strategic priorities for collection development, preservation, and access initiatives in alignment with institutional mission and stakeholder needs.
• Oversees the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of archival discovery and access systems, including online databases, websites, and digital preservation platforms.
• Cultivates and sustains partnerships with academic, cultural, heritage, and community organizations to advance shared research and outreach goals

• Sets strategic direction for the acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description, preservation, and access of archival holdings in alignment with the OJA’s collections mandate.
• Develops and implements acquisition priorities; cultivates relationships with community groups and individuals; identifies, appraises, and acquires historically significant materials, including preparing monetary appraisals and CPERB applications.
• Ensures the ongoing physical and intellectual control of archival holdings through appropriate arrangement, description, and documentation practices in accordance with the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).
• Oversees preservation management strategies for physical and digital records, ensuring the long‑term protection of collections through appropriate storage environments, conservation practices, and digital preservation standards
• Ensures equitable access to archival collections by overseeing reference services, access policies (privacy restrictions), copyright and privacy considerations, and the development and maintenance of research tools, including online resources
• Develops new relationships with donors of historical records and strengthens existing relationships through stewardship and regular outreach
• Provides strategic management and leadership in the development and delivery of innovative outreach programming
• Develops…