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The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) in Bowmanville, Ontario, is offering a 22‑week assistant curator position from 26 October 2026 to 26 March 2027. The role, paid at $19.35 per hour for 37.5 hours per week, supports the VAC’s curator in developing and coordinating the 2026‑2027 exhibition programme, creating curatorial plans for community exhibitions, managing installation logistics, and engaging visitors during public hours. Responsibilities also include researching exhibition content, producing marketing materials, training volunteers and interns, and evaluating completed exhibitions.

Applicants must hold a post‑secondary qualification in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Visual Arts, Visual Studies or a related field, possess strong communication, organisational and research skills, and be eligible for the Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage programme. Eligibility also requires Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or refugee status, legal entitlement to work in Canada, age 16‑30 at the start of the position, and commitment to the full 22‑week term. The VAC is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse communities.

Applications are submitted through the Young Canada Works website by 18 September 2026. The VAC provides access to its exhibition and studio spaces, including a fully equipped pottery studio, painting studio and rustic loft gallery, but does not offer housing or travel support.

Paid hourly wage of $19.35, 37.5 hours per week, 22‑week term, access to VAC's exhibition and studio spaces

Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee; legally entitled to work in Canada; 16‑30 years old at start; post‑secondary graduate in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Visual Arts, Visual Studies or related field; eligible for Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage; no full‑time job >30 hrs/week; unemployed or underemployed; not receiving EI benefits