Careers at the McMichael

As a year-round public agency, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection employs full-time and part-time staff. If you are interested in being a member of our dynamic group, please send your resume and area of interest to: hr@mcmichael.com

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Please advise individual accommodation required.

Job Opportunities

We are regularly hiring community-minded, art-loving, enthusiastic workers. Click below to explore current job opportunities are available.

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Volunteer Opportunities

The McMichael Volunteer Committee contributes significantly to the success of the gallery. The Volunteer Committee is an independent body that works with staff in a supportive role to achieve the mission and vision of the gallery, and encourage the public’s interest in the collection, the Art of Canada, and our unique cultural resources.

General & Docent Volunteers

For more information about general volunteer opportunities or to become a docent, download the Volunteer Committee Application and email it to Human Resources Department.

Call for Volunteers School Program Docents

Do you love art and interacting with like-minded people? Consider joining our vibrant McMichael Canadian Art Collection Volunteer Docent program as a School Program Docent.

What does a School Program Docent do?

McMichael Docents engage .students, between JK to Grade 12, in school programs in the gallery and on the grounds. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes an interactive approach, encouraging an exchange between the Docent and student groups. Leading school programs, such as gallery tours, provides exciting opportunities to view a variety of special exhibitions at the McMichael, as well as the permanent collection which includes artworks by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries and Indigenous artists.

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection has two Docent groups:

  • School Programs Docents are responsible for leading programs for school groups on weekdays.
  • Gallery Tour Docents are responsible for providing permanent collection and special exhibition tours to adult and special interest groups during the week and/or on weekends.

Interested candidates should complete the attached Volunteer Committee Application Form and forward with your resume to our Human Resources Department.

Questions? Call 905-893-1121 x2224

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment process.

McMichael Youth Team (MYT)

The MYT provides learning opportunities and supports Ontario Secondary School high school volunteer hours. MYT Members can apply to volunteer in the ArtVenture March Break and Summer Camps. For more information, please visit the McMichael Youth Team (MYT) page.

At the McMichael, we believe in:

  • Respect: Respecting one another and treating each other with courtesy and civility.

  • Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration and working together within and across departments.

  • Inclusion: Diversity of talents, skills and perspectives, and will listen actively and patiently.

  • Trust: Behaving with integrity, authenticity, honesty, transparency and clarity to build trust.

  • Celebration: Celebrating our achievements, sharing success, and showing appreciation.

  • Clear Roles: Setting realistic goals and clear objectives.

  • Positive Culture: Fostering a positive work environment.

Our beliefs direct our behaviours!