Curator

About the role

The House of Commons Administration supports Members of Parliament and their staff by delivering services that help parliamentary democracy function effectively. This opportunity sits within Digital Services and Real Property, in the Real Property Services directorate, and offers a chance to contribute to an organization where your work can be seen and have impact.

As Curator, you will oversee a team of specialists and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders across the Parliamentary Precinct, including parliamentarians, the Speaker, the Clerk, and House Administration.

In this senior and highly specialized role, you will provide strategic and intellectual guidance on the institution’s history, material culture, traditions, and ceremonies. You will act as the main advisor to the Speaker and parliamentarians on heritage, collections, and ceremonial matters, while also advising senior leaders on the significance, condition, and authenticity of important artefacts to support high-level decision-making.

You will help shape how some of Canada’s most significant historical objects are acquired, conserved, and presented. This includes artworks, furnishings, architectural features, and ceremonial items that bring the history of Parliament to life for Members of Parliament, Canadians, dignitaries, and visitors.

Alongside preservation work, you will contribute to exhibitions, public engagement, and special initiatives that make Canada’s parliamentary history more accessible and compelling.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Play a direct role in safeguarding and interpreting Canada’s national heritage.
• Help shape how parliamentary history is preserved and shared with the public.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment.
• Lead meaningful initiatives that have long-term institutional value.
• Contribute to a career with visible impact in one of the country’s key institutions.

Qualifications and experience

A post-graduate degree is required, along with extensive professional expertise in art, architecture, history, or museology.

You should bring strong knowledge of museological principles and conservation practices, including the right methods, materials, techniques, and industry standards.

Considerable experience is needed in managing heritage assets such as artefacts and ceremonial objects to high standards of exhibition and preservation.

You must also have extensive experience overseeing the care, documentation, cyclical maintenance, and long-term preservation of collections.

Additional experience is required in managing capital works projects tied to conservation and preservation, with a focus on quality delivery.

You should have extensive experience coordinating integrated service delivery across conservation, heritage management, collections care, and knowledge-sharing functions.

Leadership experience is expected, including the ability to guide teams and promote service excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Asset knowledge

It will be considered an asset to understand the House of Commons, its structure and operations, the Parliamentary Precinct, historical traditions, institutional knowledge, ceremonial practices, and the relevant legislative and regulatory environment.

Working conditions and additional information

This role may require irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, carrying a mobile device, and travelling nationally or internationally as needed.

The position has a bilingual language profile of CCC. Candidates with other linguistic profiles may still be considered.

Interviews for this opportunity are expected to take place between July 14 and July 22, 2026.

Priority may be given to candidates who submit their applications early.

Applicants who meet the requirements may be contacted for additional assessment at any point during the process.

Candidates are encouraged to save a copy of the notice of opportunity, as it will no longer be available after the closing date.

Qualified candidates may be retained for future openings in this role or in similar roles on an indeterminate or fixed-term basis.

Accessibility and inclusion

The organization is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you need accommodation, an accessible format, or extra support during the application process, you can contact Recruitment and Selection Services at HOCCareers-CarrieresCDC@parl.gc.ca.

Training and benefits

• Training and development opportunities are available.
• Work-life balance is supported through a 35-hour workweek.
• A minimum of 4 weeks of vacation is offered.

About the employer

The House of Commons Administration values diversity, supports employee growth, and offers a workplace where individual contributions are recognized. It is a relatively small organization where employees can stand out while building a meaningful career.