Division: Community Services
Department: Planning and Development
Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 6 months.
Closing Date: 07/09/2026
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 5476
This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.
Under the supervision of the Culture and Inclusion Manager, this position is responsible for the planning, development, administration and evaluation of programs, process and initiatives concerning Public Art.
- Develops, coordinates, administers and monitors civic arts and culture policy, services and programs as identified in the City’s municipal culture plan.
- Provides professional advice, application assistance, and counsel to arts and culture organizations and develops initiatives to support the City’s objectives to nurture and strengthen the local cultural community.
- Participates in the development and release of Artist Calls.
- Ensures public art policies and procedures are followed.
- Facilitates contract negotiations and payment to artists for City commissions.
- Liaises with other departments, consultants, curators, and artists to facilitate technical reviews of concept, fabrication, and installation of public art. This includes reviewing construction documents and development design.
- Acts as the Administrative resource for the City of Saskatoon, Public Art Advisory Committee.
- Monitors fiscal administration of the City’s Public Art projects, including managing art projects attached to capital projects.
- Manages documentation, registration and conservation activities for the public art collection.
- Develops educational and promotional strategies for public art programs to increase private sector and citizen awareness and encourage and develop local artists.
- Participates in the development of public art project/program communications, outreach, and education materials.
- Selects, directs and supervises contractors, summer students and student placements.
- Assists with the planning of commemorations and dedication ceremonies.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of related budgets.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- A degree in one of the following: Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Social Sciences.
- Six years’ progressively responsible experience working in community development involving public art administration and arts and culture programming, including two years’ supervisory experience.
- Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of arts issues applicable to all levels of government.
- Considerable knowledge of organizational and volunteer development and their application to personal and community development in the arts.
- Knowledge of public participation processes, group facilitation, team building and group dynamics.
- Knowledge of current literature, standards, trends and evaluation principles and methods applicable to arts development.
- Knowledge of current trends regarding artist remuneration.
- Knowledge of different artist mediums and practice for art creation.
- Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to develop and conduct presentations, training sessions and produce resource materials.
- Ability to develop, maintain and facilitate processes and partnerships for successful project delivery.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, elected officials, outside agencies and the public.
- Knowledge of indoor and outdoor artwork installation and preparation.
- Skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office Suite.
Weekly Hours: 36.67
Salary Range: $80,673.60 to $88,943.04 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
