Senior Advisor, Museums & Collections Integration - Job Details
Job Opening Number: 107300
Job Requisition Number: 569
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Advisor 7, 35
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Cultural Services
Hiring Salary Range: $117,414.00 - $132,091.00 per annum
Job Grade: 007
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 18.00 months
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: West Tower
Posting Date: October 1st, 2026
Closing Date: October 23, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director, Cultural Services, this position provides senior-level strategic and operational leadership to advance the City of Brampton’s readiness for the future transfer of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), effective January 1, 2028, through the design and integration of a new Museums & Collections line of business.

The role operates within a multi-party governance structure where the PAMA Transition Board provides strategic direction and oversight, the Region of Peel maintains operational responsibility during the transition period, and external advisors (including KPMG) support operating model development.

Within this context, the position is accountable for leading the City’s internal planning, integration, and operational readiness work, translating Transition Board direction and consulting outputs into City-ready service models, implementation plans, and decision frameworks. The role ensures that the City is prepared to assume operations with a cohesive, financially sustainable, and operationally viable Museums & Collections service

Museums & Collections Strategy and Service Model Development

Lead the development of an integrated Museums & Collections service framework, including mandate, scope, and service delivery model
Define how PAMA, gallery and exhibition functions, heritage sites (including Bovaird House and Alderlea), and programming operate as a coordinated municipal service
Establish clear roles, relationships, and workflows between collections stewardship, curatorial practice, exhibitions, and public programming
Align the Museums & Collections service with existing Cultural Services lines of business while defining a distinct and sustainable service identity
Ensure alignment between external operating model work (including KPMG) and the City’s broader Cultural Services framework
Identify service delivery options, including governance considerations, programming approaches, and partnership opportunities
Develop long-term vision and positioning for municipal museum and gallery services in Brampton
Prepare briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and Council
Align work with broader corporate initiatives and transition-related studies

PAMA Transition Planning and Readiness

Lead Cultural Services’ role in transition planning to support the future transfer of PAMA
Translate Transition Board direction into actionable City requirements, including service delivery expectations and operational implications
Develop and maintain a City-focused transition roadmap, including key milestones leading to January 1, 2028
Identify and document readiness requirements, dependencies, and constraints across systems, staffing, and operations
Establish and monitor readiness frameworks and validation criteria to ensure preparedness for transfer
Identify, assess, and elevate risks to the City’s future assumption of operations, including financial, operational,



and reputational risks
Coordinate cross-functional planning across Finance, HR, Legal, IT, Planning, Communications, and Facilities
Support development of implementation plans, timelines, and resource requirements
Provide ongoing updates, analysis, and advisory support to senior leadership

Bovaird House Collections and Strategic Positioning

Lead a comprehensive review of collections, assets, and current operations at Historic Bovaird House
Develop and oversee implementation of a collections management and rationalization strategy, including retention, deaccessioning, and transfer
Establish or refine collections management standards, documentation practices, and risk mitigation protocols
Develop recommendations for the future role, function, and positioning of Bovaird House within the Museums & Collections portfolio
Align site operations and programming with the future integrated service model
Oversee development of an interim programming and operating approach during the transition period
Ensure collections and curatorial decisions support long-term exhibition, programming, and public engagement outcomes.

Operational Planning and Financial Modelling

Translate operating model concepts (including external consulting work) into practical, implementable City operating plans
Develop costed operating models, including staffing requirements, budget forecasts, and infrastructure needs
Define future-state workflows, procedures, and service delivery standards across all sites and functions
Establish alignment between collections management, curatorial development, exhibitions, and programming delivery
Identify resource requirements, gaps, and financial pressures, and propose mitigation strategies
Support development of multi-year implementation and operational plans leading to the transfer date
Ensure alignment between strategic direction and operational feasibility
Inform long-term financial sustainability planning for the Museums & Collections service

Stakeholder Coordination and Strategic Advisory

Provide senior-level strategic advice to the Director, Cultural Services and Community Services Management Team
Support coordination between City staff, the PAMA Transition Board, and external consultants
Liaise with internal departments, including Finance, Budget Office, Legal, HR, Planning (Heritage), Communications, IT, and Facilities
Ensure the City’s interests and requirements are clearly represented in transition planning processes
Engage with heritage stakeholders, community organizations, and cultural sector partners
Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including Council
Identify and communicate risks, issues, and mitigation strategies
Build relationships and influence across divisions to advance complex, cross-functional work

SELECTION CRITERIA
Education:
Post-secondary degree in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Arts Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience:
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in museum operations, cultural planning, or heritage management
Experience in service model development, organizational planning, or transformation initiatives
Experience supporting large-scale organizational transition, service integration, or implementation initiatives




Experience contributing to operating model development, budgeting, or financial analysis in a public or institutional context
Experience working within a municipal or public-sector environment preferred
Demonstrated experience with collections management and curatorial practices
Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Special Requirements:
Strong knowledge of museum standards, collections management and curatorial practices
Strategic thinking and ability to translate high-level direction and operating model concepts into practical, implementable service and financial plans
Strong project leadership and coordination skills
Ability to provide strategic advice within complex governance structures, including boards and senior leadership environments
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences
Ability to build relationships and influence without direct authority

Additional Information
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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📌 Senior Advisor, Museums & Collections Integration (Ontario)
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