On-Call Educator, Bilingual
Job Description
About the McMichael
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection ranks among Canada's top public galleries in size and
significance. The McMichael's permanent collection consists of over 6,500 artworks by Tom Thomson,
the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, and First Nations, Métis, Inuit and contemporary artists who
have contributed to the development of Canadian art. The gallery welcomes on average more than
110,000 visitors annually. In addition to school groups and the general public, the gallery hosts
weddings, corporate, social and fundraising events.
Role Description
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection is currently seeking bilingual (French/English) On-call
Educators for summer public tours and through the 2026 academic school year. As part of a team of
professional educators and interpreters, McMichael on-call Educators actively participate in
delivering tour programs at the McMichael gallery for the public at all levels.
Job Requirements
BA or enrolment in BA program in art history, studio art, education or
another relevant discipline, with excellent public presentation and communication skills. Knowledge
of Canadian and Indigenous art, experience teaching in French and working with diverse or special
needs audience are assets. Priority is given to candidates who are BIPOC with the above passion for
art and teaching.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Deliver established educational tours and programs to school, private, adult and corporate groups consistent with McMichael Canadian Art Collection practices in English and French.
- Tours and programs are delivered both on-site and off-site in person as outreach programs (mileage reimbursement for off site tours).
- Supervise students and help with studio preparation, through the lunch hour as required.
- Studio preparation and support with tour/studio material organization, and independent learning related to exhibitions.
- Attend and participate in department and gallery meeting, training, and lecture sessions.
Rate of pay is $21.00 /hour, increasing to $22.00 and $23.00 after working a set amount of hours.
Please apply by forwarding a cover letter and resume by February 6, 2026 to
We thank all candidates for their applications; only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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