Ukrainian Museum of Canada Recruiting Curator of Art and Cultural Collections — Saskatoon
Curatorial career in a national cultural museum
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada is seeking a professional Curator for its national museum in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The appointment is a **full-time three-year contract**, with possible renewal depending on confirmed funding. The curator will work with the Executive Director and a small museum team to expand collections research, exhibitions and public programming while helping present Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian artistic, historical and material culture.
Exhibitions and collections-based research
The successful candidate will research and plan original exhibitions from concept through installation, drawing on the museum’s permanent holdings, archives and external scholarship. Duties include examining objects and documentary sources, developing coherent exhibition narratives, writing interpretive labels and scholarly material, coordinating loans and helping prepare exhibitions that may tour beyond Saskatoon. The curator should combine rigorous research with strong visual judgement.
Artists, residencies and public programming
The role also supports artists participating in the museum’s residency programme, organises talks and lectures and develops gallery tours and public presentations for different audiences. The curator collaborates with scholars, other cultural institutions and artists across Canada, Ukraine and elsewhere, while supporting the museum’s broader mission of heritage preservation and interpretation.
Experience, academic training and staffing
Applicants should hold a master’s degree or higher in art history, museum studies, cultural anthropology, Ukrainian studies, history or a closely related discipline. The employer seeks experience independently delivering complex exhibitions, knowledge of Ukrainian art or material culture, strong writing and research, project and budget management and sensitivity to museum ethics. Knowledge of Ukrainian textiles or language is a useful additional qualification. The appointee will help supervise student and temporary staff and contribute to practical exhibition work.
Salary, benefits and working conditions
The employer states a **starting annual salary of CAD $60,000–65,000**, depending on experience, with progression opportunities in its compensation system. The full-time appointment is expected to begin in January 2027, with some flexibility. The package includes extended health benefits and three weeks of annual vacation at the start, increasing after longer service. Occasional evening and weekend duties may be required for exhibition launches and public events.
Deadline and complete application
Applications must arrive by **Monday, 23 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time**. Send a **single PDF** to **maryna.bondar@umcnational.ca**, using the subject line **Curator Application**. Include a covering letter, CV, documentation of two or three exhibitions you curated, a sample of scholarly or curatorial writing and contact information for three professional references. Candidates should confirm Canadian work eligibility and the current status of the opportunity before submitting.
About the museum
Founded in 1936, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada holds more than 12,000 objects reflecting the art, textiles, craft, heritage and cultural lives of Ukrainian and Ukrainian Canadian communities. Its exhibition and research programmes connect historical holdings with contemporary artists and current cultural conversations. The advertised position is supported through the Shevchenko Foundation’s Temerty Sustainability Program.
Official employer sources
Employer-posted complete curator announcement and application instructions: https://ca.linkedin.com/jobs/view/curator-at-ukrainian-museum-of-canada-4487907893
Museum’s national website and contact information: https://umcnational.ca/
Important notice
This independently edited article summarises an employer-submitted recruitment announcement. Verify the actual vacancy status, contract, salary and benefits, eligibility, document requirements and deadline with the museum’s current official contacts before sending an application. Where information differs, the museum’s latest original instructions take precedence. Reviewed 12 November 2026.