Senior Advisor, Museums & Collections Integration

Senior Advisor, Museums & Collections IntegrationPosting Start Date: 10/1/26Job Opening Number:
107300Job Requisition Number:
569Number of Positions:
1Job Type:
Management and AdministrationJob Code:
Advisor 7, 35Department:
COMMUNITY SERVICESDivision:
Cultural ServicesHiring Salary Range:
$117,414.00 – $132,091.00 per annumJob Grade:
007Job Status and Duration:
Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 18.00 monthsHours of Work:
35 Hour work weekLocation:
West TowerPosting Date:
October 1st, 2026Closing Date:
October 23, 2026Notice to Internal Applicants:
To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.External and internal applicants are now being considered.POSITION DUTIES
Reporting to the Director, Cultural Services, this position provides senior-level strategic and operational leadership to advance the City of Brampton’s readiness for the future transfer of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), effective January 1, 2028, through the design and integration of a new Museums & Collections line of business.The role operates within a multi-party governance structure where the PAMA Transition Board provides strategic direction and oversight, the Region of Peel maintains operational responsibility during the transition period, and external advisors (including KPMG) support operating model development.Within this context, the position is accountable for leading the City’s internal planning, integration, and operational readiness work, translating Transition Board direction and consulting outputs into City-ready service models, implementation plans, and decision frameworks. The role ensures that the City is prepared to assume operations with a cohesive, financially sustainable, and operationally viable Museums & Collections serviceMuseums & Collections Strategy and Service Model Development
Lead the development of an integrated Museums & Collections service framework, including mandate, scope, and service delivery modelDefine how PAMA, gallery and exhibition functions, heritage sites (including Bovaird House and Alderlea), and programming operate as a coordinated municipal serviceEstablish clear roles, relationships, and workflows between collections stewardship, curatorial practice, exhibitions, and public programmingAlign the Museums & Collections service with existing Cultural Services lines of business while defining a distinct and sustainable service identityEnsure alignment between external operating model work (including KPMG) and the City’s broader Cultural Services frameworkIdentify service delivery options, including governance considerations, programming approaches, and partnership opportunitiesDevelop long-term vision and positioning for municipal museum and gallery services in BramptonPrepare briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and CouncilAlign work with broader corporate initiatives and transition-related studiesPAMA Transition Planning and Readiness
Lead Cultural Services’ role in transition planning to support the future transfer of PAMATranslate Transition Board direction into actionable City requirements, including service delivery expectations and operational implicationsDevelop and maintain a City-focused transition roadmap, including key milestones leading to January 1, 2028Identify and document readiness requirements, dependencies, and constraints across systems, staffing, and operationsEstablish and monitor readiness frameworks and validation criteria to ensure preparedness for transferIdentify, assess, and elevate risks to the City’s future assumption of operations, including financial, operational, and reputational risksCoordinate cross-functional planning across Finance, HR, Legal, IT, Planning, Communications and FacilitiesSupport development of implementation plans, timelines and resource requirementsProvide ongoing updates, analysis and advisory support to senior leadershipBovaird House Collections and Strategic Positioning
Lead a comprehensive review of collections, assets, and current operations at Historic Bovaird HouseDevelop and oversee implementation of a collections management and rationalization strategy, including retention, deaccessioning and transferEstablish or refine collections management standards, documentation practices, and risk mitigation protocolsDevelop recommendations for the future role, function and positioning of Bovaird House within the Museums & Collections portfolioAlign site operations and programming with the future integrated service modelOversee development of an interim programming and operating approach during the transition periodEnsure collections and curatorial decisions support long-term exhibition, programming and public engagement outcomes.Operational Planning and Financial Modelling
Translate operating model concepts (including external consulting work) into practical, implementable City operating plansDevelop costed operating models, including staffing requirements, budget forecasts and infrastructure needsDefine future-state workflows, procedures and service delivery standards across all sites and functionsEstablish alignment between collections management, curatorial development, exhibitions and programming deliveryIdentify resource requirements, gaps and financial pressures, and propose mitigation strategiesSupport development of multi-year implementation and operational plans leading to the transfer dateEnsure alignment between strategic direction and operational feasibilityInform long-term financial sustainability planning for the Museums & Collections serviceStakeholder Coordination and Strategic Advisory
Provide senior-level strategic advice to the Director, Cultural Services and Community Services Management TeamSupport coordination between City staff, the PAMA Transition Board and external consultantsLiaise with internal departments, including Finance, Budget Office, Legal, HR, Planning (Heritage), Communications, IT and FacilitiesEnsure the City’s interests and requirements are clearly represented in transition planning processesEngage with heritage stakeholders, community organizations and cultural sector partnersPrepare reports, briefings and presentations for internal and external audiences, including CouncilIdentify and communicate risks, issues and mitigation strategiesBuild relationships and influence across divisions to advance complex, cross-functional workSELECTION CRITERIA
Education
Post-secondary degree in Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Arts Administration, Public Administration or a related field.Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in museum operations, cultural planning or heritage managementExperience in service model development, organizational planning or transformation initiativesExperience supporting large-scale organizational transition, service integration or implementation initiativesExperience contributing to operating model development, budgeting or financial analysis in a public or institutional contextExperience working within a municipal or public-sector environment preferredDemonstrated experience with collections management and curatorial practicesExperience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environmentsSpecial Requirements
Strong knowledge of museum standards, collections management and curatorial practicesStrategic thinking and ability to translate high-level direction and operating model concepts into practical, implementable service and financial plansStrong project leadership and coordination skillsAbility to provide strategic advice within complex governance structures, including boards and senior leadership environmentsAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environmentsExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiencesAbility to build relationships and influence without direct authorityAdditional Information
Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.We thank all applicants;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.E. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility office by submitting a new Alternate Format Request.
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