Gallery Facilitator - (Casual)

The MacKenzie Art Gallery envisions a world where art inspires and heals across generations
JOB POSTING
Job Title: Gallery Facilitator - (Casual)
Reports to: Head of Education and Public Programs
Department: Programs
Status: Casual In-Scope (CUPE 5791) Position
Who We Are and What We Do:
The MacKenzie is a centre for art and culture that holds a collection in trust for the community.
We present art and experiences that help us understand each other, the world, and who we want to be.
The MacKenzie is Saskatchewan’s oldest public art gallery and has one of the longest and most meaningful histories of championing Indigenous art of any public gallery in Canada. We embrace our unique position within the Canadian and international art landscapes, celebrating the diverse perspectives of all artists within the plains region and Canada. We have a focus on Indigenous and contemporary art, contextualized through select historic and international work.
The MacKenzie is a place where art, culture, and community thrive, expanding the imagination and understanding of Saskatchewan and beyond.
Nature of work:
Working with Gallery Education staff, the Gallery Facilitator’s primary function is to assist visitors in the interpretation and enjoyment of gallery exhibitions, events and programs.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Be responsive to the needs of visitors
- Attend and participate in all required training sessions.
- Prepare, setup and clean -up the studio for tours and programs, including all required materials and supplies.
- Following appropriate methodologies and procedures, deliver tours and studio programs as assigned.
- Assist in the development of resource materials, school tours and studio plans.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of supplies/materials for specific programs (studio supplies, refreshments).
- Assist with ongoing program evaluation.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for program participants.
- At all times, maintain a high level of professionalism with a focus on surpassing standards of customer service when interacting with Gallery visitors
Note: The responsibilities of this position require the candidate to work on -site, with variable hours, including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications - Education: Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
Qualifications - Experience: Six (6) months related experience or a combination of experience, education and training would be considered Skills:
- Demonstration of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written);
- Demonstrated experience in the visual arts;
- Interested in developing meaningful exchanges in the delivery of tours and programs
- Proven ability to work independently, and facilitate groups;
- Passion and comfort with engaging visitors, and public speaking;.
- Knowledge and appreciation of art, galleries and/or museums is an asset.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
Hours: Casual
Salary Information: $21.02 hourly
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and building a diverse workforce that includes diversity in gender identity/representation, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized communities who have traditionally been and are currently underrepresented in the Canadian workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply no later than October 03, 2026, at 4:30 PM
All candidates must apply through the MacKenzie Art Gallery’s job portal at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/262534273472256
Only applications submitted via the job portal link above will be considered.
Questions about this call for applications can be emailed to Paul Nwagor, Head of People and Culture at [email protected]
The successful candidate must submit a satisfactory Criminal Record Check prior to employment