About Toronto Metropolitan

For more than 75 years, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University) has been shaping the next generation of leaders through its uniquely innovative, entrepreneurial and career-focused approach to higher education. Driven by bold leadership, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to academic excellence, TMU collaborates with students, faculties, staff and partners to push boundaries, reimagine solutions and create meaningful change in an increasingly interconnected world.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team

The Image Centre (IMC) is Canada’s leading institution dedicated to the exhibition,



research and collecting of photography. Established in 2012 at Toronto Metropolitan University, in the heart of the city, the IMC welcomes visitors to explore the intersection of photography and culture. Through compelling exhibitions and engaging public programming, the IMC showcases work by emerging, renowned, and anonymous photographers, past and present. With a growing collection of nearly 500,000 photographic objects and an cutting-edge scholarly research program, the IMC is also a vibrant hub for the preservation and study of photography. For more information, visit theimagecentre.ca.

The Opportunity

The Image Centre (IMC) is seeking a Manager, Collections and Registration to oversee, safeguard and elevate our world-class photography and archival holdings. In this high-impact role, you will blend strategic oversight with hands-on stewardship
- managing everything from cataloging and database management to legal agreements, acquisitions, and compliance with Canadian Heritage standards. If you are a collaborative leader eager to champion institutional standards, mentor a dedicated team, and connect our extraordinary visual collection with diverse audiences, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities Include

- Collections Management, Planning and Registration: Oversees all record management, inventory tracking, archival arrangement,



digitization and cataloging of IMC collection materials, including a variety of photographic objects and archival materials such as works on paper, ephemera, rare books, periodicals, time-based media and digital born assets.
- Access and Research Coordination: Oversees scheduling and arrangement of access to the collection, and responds to collection and research inquiries from TMU stakeholders and the public.
- Loan and Installation Coordination: Manages, reviews and negotiates the terms of incoming and outgoing loan requests, including facility reports, and oversees registration activities related to the same. Coordinates with third-party lenders or borrowers.
- Acquisitions and Donor Relations: Leads the IMC’s Collections Committee, which meets to decide on prospective acquisitions. In consultation with the Director, Curator, and the Committee, evaluates and proposes potential acquisitions, assessing the quality, desirability, and suitability of both purchase opportunities and donation offers.

Leadership Competencies

- Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates behaviors aligned with high ethical standards and personal integrity and acts in accordance with TMU values.
- Builds Relationships of Trust & Collaboration: Actively builds a culture of trust and fosters meaningful relationships.
- Leads Inclusively: Creates an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, recognized, empowered to achieve their potential, and valued for their differences.
- Demonstrates Organizational Acumen: Understands and respectfully navigates complex internal and external environments using sound judgment, diplomacy, and tact.
- Drives Vision & Results: Creates and implements a vision grounded in sound de

📌 Manager, Collections and Registration (Toronto)
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