Art Gallery and Collections Technician, Art Curator's Office​/Library *Temporary

Art Gallery and Collections Technician, Art Curator's Office/Library
* Temporary*

Competition Number: A77.26

Department: Art Curator's Office

Employee Group: AESES

Position Category: Full-Time, Temporary

Probation/Trial Period: 910 working hours or six (6) months, whichever occurs first

Hours: 35 hours per week

Funding: Budget

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Type: Continuing

Status: Existing

Date Posted: 07/22/2026

Closing Date: 08/10/2026

Salary Range: $27.79 - $39.44 per hour + 6% vacation pay

* This is a temporary position until November 3, 2026*

In service of The University of Winnipeg’s academic mandate as well as community outreach, the Art Curator’s Office operates the 750 square foot campus art gallery, Gallery 1C03, and manages the University’s permanent art collection of nearly 1,200 historical and contemporary pieces Collecting and exhibiting art comprises the core of the Office’s activities, with community outreach and publishing activities emanating from and supporting collections and exhibitions research.

The Art Gallery and Collections Technician is a full-time temporary position assisting with the documentation and preservation of the University’s permanent art collection. They will also be involved in the preparation, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and art on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that artworks in the permanent collection are safely and securely stored.
• Maintain a complete and accurate inventory of the permanent art collection and conduct regular physical inspections to ensure safety, security and preservation of artworks.
• Transport artwork within and outside of campus.
• Process loans, acquisitions, deaccessions and disposals and maintain all records for the permanent art collection.
• Determine condition of artworks and prepare condition reports.
• Engage professional conservators and framers, and order art collection care supplies and equipment.
• Carry out on-campus artwork loan program.
• Develop and populate a web-accessible database resource.
• Install and deinstall artwork in the Gallery and elsewhere on campus by hanging artworks, coordinating multimedia equipment installation,applying art identification labels and signage and lighting exhibits.
• Prepare gallery for exhibitions by coordinating with Facilities to remediate and repaint gallery walls and construct or contract construction of crates, exhibit plinths, shelves, walls or other structures.
• Assist curator in preplanning exhibition installations and advise regarding effective installation strategies.
• Supervise staff that assist with installation and dismantling of exhibits.
• Prepare condition reports and loan agreements for artworks for exhibition.
• Coordinate scheduling, shipping, and receipt of artworks to and from lenders.
• Pack and unpack artwork utilizing proper handling techniques and maintain all records and paperwork for these processes.
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices for fine arts packing, shipping, handling, display.
• Attend to cleaning, maintenance and optimum organization of gallery and vault spaces to protect the artworks.
• Maintain inventory and upkeep of gallery equipment and supplies and safe storage of display furniture and framing materials.
• Perform daily inspection, maintenance and monitoring of environmental conditions for gallery and storage vaults and initiate requests for technical maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with set up for special events and programs.
• Maintain gallery files for day-to-day activities, including purchase orders, requisitions.
• Manage all records related to the permanent art collection and exhibitions files, following accepted records management practices.
• Maintain current information on collection valuations for insurance purposes.
• Maintain insurance documents for all artworks.
• Coordinate the ordering of materials and supplies relevant to installation, art collection care and maintenance, crating, and equipment maintenance.
• Incumbent may coordinate the work of others (interns, work study students).
• Works effectively with artists, curators, lenders and donors, colleagues, and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner, providing excellent…