JOB OFFER

PROJECT ASSISTANT – CULTURAL RESOURCE SHARING AND VISITOR SERVICES

An Emploi-Québec wage subsidy (Work Experience component) is required to be eligible for this position.

As part of a resource-sharing project carried out jointly with Arprim and SKOL, two other artist-run centres located in the Belgo Building, CIRCA is looking for a project assistant who will work on creating a toolkit for resource sharing among the centres. The selected person will also help welcome visitors, together with Arprim and SKOL staff.

ARPRIM supports and presents emerging practices in print art through exhibitions, events and gatherings. It develops its network by collaborating with organizations in print art, contemporary art and related fields. Website: arprim.org

CIRCA supports sculptural and installation practices, whether they belong to a sculptural tradition or arise from contact with other media such as drawing, print, photography, digital media or painting. Website: circa-art.com

SKOL creates opportunities for intergenerational, intercultural and interdisciplinary reflection, encounter and exchange. Its programming is characterized by risk-taking, performance and socially engaged projects. In 2026-2027, it focuses on community care. Website: skol.ca

This position is offered through an Emploi-Québec wage subsidy under the Work Experience component and is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, applied research, document management, cultural administration, organizational development and visitor services.

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➤ Salary: starting at $17.60 / hour

➤ Schedule: 40 hours / week, Tuesday to Saturday

➤ Duration: 30 weeks

➤ Application deadline: September 3, at 11:59 p.m.

➤ Interviews: to be scheduled according to the candidate’s availability

➤ Start date: September 22, 2026

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Duties:

Programming and support for CIRCA’s activities

★ Welcomes visitors and informs them about the centres’ exhibitions and activities;

★ Gives guided tours and takes part in cultural mediation activities;

Resource-sharing project

Under the supervision of the directors of CIRCA, Arprim and SKOL, the selected person will be responsible for, among other things:

★ Planning, organizing and following up on the various stages of the resource-sharing toolkit project;

★ Organizing working meetings and following up on decisions;

★ Documenting the various stages of the project;

★ Conducting research and comparative analyses of resource-sharing models;

★ Taking part in the analysis of the three centres’ organizational policies, procedures and practices;

★ Developing reference tools (guides, templates, analysis grids, governance models, planning tools and other methodological documents);

★ Contributing to the writing of the toolkit for cultural organizations wishing to undertake a resource-sharing process;

★ Working with the directors and external consultants.

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Desired profile:

❍ Strong interest in contemporary art, cultural organizations and community work;

❍ Interest in collaborative practices, resource sharing and organizational innovation;

❍ Excellent writing skills in French;

❍ Good command of French and English, both spoken and written;

❍ Strong analytical, synthesis and organizational skills;

❍ Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or equivalent);

❍ Ability to work independently while collaborating with several partners;

❍ Initiative, rigour and attention to detail;

❍ Knowledge of layout and graphic design software (InDesign, Photoshop or equivalent), an asset;

❍ Training or experience in the arts, culture, humanities, administration, project management or a related field, an asset.

IMPORTANT: Candidates must be eligible for wage subsidies (Emploi-Québec). Please obtain your eligibility letter from your local employment centre (Centre local d’emploi, CLE) before applying.
Only candidates eligible for the employment program will be selected for an interview.

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How to apply

Send your application, including the following, to circa@circa-art.com, to the attention of Émilie Granjon, before September 3 at 11:59 p.m.

Up-to-date curriculum vitae;
Letter of interest;
Proof or confirmation of eligibility for Emploi-Québec’s Work Experience program.

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Placing great value on agency, representation and diversity of experience, CIRCA encourages Indigenous and racialized people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from historically under-represented groups to apply.

All applicants will receive confirmation that their application has been received, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information:
514 393-8248
circa@circa-art.com
www.circa-art.com