Shape a new national gallery experience through exhibition development, community consultation, and cross-functional leadership at Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum.

ROM seeks a Curatorial Project Director, Canada, to guide the Canada Gallery from conceptual development through preliminary design. Reporting to the Chief Curator, Art & Culture, this leader will work with curators, researchers, interpretive planners, designers, and a project manager. The project will reconsider how Canadian stories are researched, interpreted, and shared through collections.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop integrated curatorial research and interpretive planning approaches
- Guide gallery themes, object lists, interpretive plans, and design
- Partner with the project manager on redevelopment planning




- Provide documentation and updates for institutional decision-making
- Monitor alignment with ROM priorities and strategic goals

Requirements:

- Solid understanding of museum practice and exhibition development
- Advanced degree in a relevant humanities or museum field
- Five or more years leading curatorial or exhibition projects
- Experience managing stakeholders, deliverables, budgets, and timelines
- Exceptional communication and cross-functional leadership skills

This director role suits cultural leaders who connect research, interpretation, design, and accessible visitor-centred exhibition development.

📌 Museum Exhibition Development Director (Toronto)
🏢 Royal Ontario Museum
📍 Toronto