Reporting to the Director of Curatorial Programs, the Exhibition Manager manages the
exhibition activities of the Chinese Canadian Museum (CCM) to assist in developing
inspiring and innovative exhibitions that align with CCM’s strategic plan and professional
museum standards.

This position interfaces with all areas of the museum and contributes to the long-term
strategic planning of the organization, anticipates challenges, and creates lasting
opportunities and sustainability.

Working closely together with the curatorial staff and the Director of Curatorial Programs,
this position is responsible for the administration, coordination, and successful
implementation of CCM’s exhibitions, including long-term planning, scheduling,
budgeting, content creation, installation, and risk assessment.

The Exhibition Manager creates and helps foster relationships with cultural institutions and
museums, cultural practitioners, artists, curators, historians, collectors, educators,
donors, and the public.

Working for a not-for-profit society which recently opened to the public, the successful
applicant is expected to excel in a fast-evolving environment, working effectively and
independently, while collaborating with the museum team, and external partners and
stakeholders.

This position is expected to be performed primarily in the office in Vancouver Chinatown,
with expected workdays from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. Some off-site work and
meetings may be required, as needed.

About the Chinese Canadian Museum

The Chinese Canadian Museum Society of British Columbia was founded in March 2020 as
an independent, non-profit society to establish and operate a public museum in British
Columbia honouring Chinese Canadian history, contributions, and living heritage. The first
museum of its kind in Canada, the Chinese Canadian Museum showcases arts, heritage,
and cultural exhibitions that celebrate the inclusion and collaboration among Chinese
Canadians, Indigenous peoples, and other communities across generations,



throughout
British Columbia, Canada, and the world.

Working with Our Team

At the Chinese Canadian Museum, we are a fun, close-knit management team that is
supportive of each other’s career goals and are passionate about our cultural institution
and Vancouver Chinatown. Our total compensation package is designed to support our
staff in achieving their goals and focus on the things our staff love. In addition to
competitive base pay, training and development opportunities, we also offer extended
health plans, paid time off, matching RRSP plan, phone reimbursement plan, and free
admission to museums in 137 countries around the world.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic and operational management for the planning, production, and

delivery of art and heritage exhibitions, from concept and design through
installation, operation, and deinstallation, ensuring effective stewardship of
budgets, timelines, and resources.

- Direct complex contract negotiations for exhibitions and touring partnerships with

institutions, artists, and guest curators, ensuring compliance with legal and
institutional standards.

- Oversee departmental financial planning, budget allocation, procurement, and

reporting processes in collaboration with the Finance and Administration
Department, maintaining fiscal discipline and transparency.

- Lead the development and implementation of touring exhibition strategies aligned

with the museum’s mission, overseeing logistics, insurance, and documentation for
national and international projects.

- Maintain a comprehensive exhibitions calendar and optimize departmental

workflows, policies,



and procedures to improve efficiency and accountability.
- Mentor and support Curatorial and Exhibition team members, fostering

collaboration, high performance, and professional growth.
- Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to ensure seamless exhibition delivery and

effective integration of digital technologies that enhance visitor engagement.
- Collaborate with Education and Public Programs teams and Marketing Department

to strengthen interpretive content, audience engagement, and institutional
initiatives.

- Contribute to institutional strategic planning by advising senior leadership on

exhibition priorities, resource allocation, and long-term programming objectives.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications

- Have a recognized university degree in a relevant field such as art history, museum

studies, arts administration, cultural management, or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing exhibitions within a museum or

gallery environment.
- Demonstrate solid project management and team leadership skills, with the ability

to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic
setting.

- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in

situations requiring timely decision-making.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint.
- Have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and

Cantonese or Mandarin Chinese.
- Demonstrate a high level of discretion and the ability to escalate issues

appropriately.
- Experience working in the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator is an asset.

Salary range: $70,000 to 80,000 per annum

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Posting will
be open until the position is filled although priority will be given to those that apply before
29 May 2026.

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🏢 Chinese Canadian Museum
📍 Vancouver