Associate Director (full-time)
/Job Title:
Associate Director (full-time)
Organization:
Catriona Jeffries
Deadline:
Oct. 23, 2026
Organization Description:
Since 1994, Catriona Jeffries has garnered international recognition for the work of its artists and its esteemed exhibition program. The gallery began through an engagement with Vancouver’s photoconceptual histories and has since expanded to represent artists who are making significant contributions to Indigenous art discourses, materially centred sculpture practices, strategies in media theory and poetics, and diverse approaches to painting. By maintaining dialogues with artists, writers, curators, museums, and private collections, Catriona Jeffries continues to generate projects that place the work of gallery artists within new historical trajectories and international contexts. Through an expanded practice of research and exhibition-making, the gallery remains committed to fostering meaningful and global conversations in contemporary art.
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Job Description:
Catriona Jeffries Gallery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the gallery’s Directors team, a full-time position based in Vancouver contributing to the gallery’s local, national, and international program. The Associate Director position requires leadership toward the gallery’s work with artists, museums, and private collection development while participating in an environment of critical thinking and rigorous translations of ideas. The Candidate should be deeply engaged and interested in a longstanding commitment, with opportunities of advancement. As the gallery navigates an expanded project, both in Vancouver and internationally, the successful Candidate will have exceptional knowledge of contemporary art, a strong work ethic, a nuanced ability to work with museums and private collections, a sophisticated working relationship with artists, a deep understanding of the international art world, and a desire to work within a rigorous and committed team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Director, the successful Candidate will fundamentally engage in all aspects of artist representation with a dedicated focus on acquisitions within museums and private collections while expanding and developing those relationships. This Associate Director role entails exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate the work of gallery artists to longstanding clients and curators, while developing new relationships that will deepen the understanding, exhibition reach, and acquisition of artists’ work. The Candidate will contribute to the orchestration of on-site and off-site exhibitions, viewings, events, and organized programs to support the practices of represented artists.
Qualifications:
The Candidate will have an academic background in art, art history, curatorial studies, or a related equivalent. The Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a museum or gallery context. The position requires fastidious work, open and clear communication, flexibility, honesty, and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and constantly shifting environment. The Candidate is expected to work independently on multifaceted tasks and projects whilst constantly sharing new ideas. The administrative area of this role requires knowledge of operating systems such as ArtLogic, Google Workspace, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office. This position is full-time Tuesday through Saturday, with periodic requirements for work in the evenings. The Candidate must hold a valid passport and be able to work in Canada as well as travel nationally and internationally when required.
How to Apply:
Please direct a detailed CV and cover letter by email to gallery@catrionajeffries.com, with the subject line Associate Director. Applications accepted through October 23, 2026 by email only. No phone calls please.
Remuneration:
Salary CAD$75,000 or commensurate with experience.
