Company Culture

Our talented and diverse workforce is the key to our success. Without our people we would not be able to fulfill our mandate and achieve our mission of leading global conversations from Toronto through extraordinary collections, exhibitions, and programs, and by reflecting the people who live here.

AGO strives to cultivate a workplace culture that is welcoming, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive. We want all employees to feel they can grow, develop, and prosper while bringing their authentic selves to work everyday.

The AGO will:

  • Lead with quality
  • Be inclusive and accessible
  • Lead with contemporary relevance
  • Be adaptable and flexible
  • Achieve financial equilibrium

Benefits

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    Comprehensive Health Plans

    Comprehensive Health Plans

    Supporting our employees from the start is important to us! We have comprehensive single and family health and dental benefit plans. We offer instant access to our Employee Assistance Program when you join our team.

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    Pension Plans

    Pension Plans

    The AGO provides paid retirement plans for regular part-time and full-time employees. This includes a defined benefit pension plan for unionized employees, and a defined contribution plan for non-union & management employees.

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    Discount Program

    Discount Program

    Our discount program includes a broad range of external vendors and service providers within Toronto and Ontario. We provide an extensive list through our internal employee shared resources.

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    Flexible work hours

    Flexible work hours

    Employees have the flexibility to request an hours of work schedule that meets their needs.

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    Access to the Gallery

    Access to the Gallery

    All employees can enjoy our pleasant and vibrant working environment. As part of the AGO team you will have ready access to the art exhibits, and hear first-hand from curators about upcoming exhibitions and events.

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    AGO Advantage Program

    AGO Advantage Program

    As part of the AGO team, enjoy internal perks such as discounts to the AGO Bistro, AGO Shop, programs, events, and more! We provide an extensive list through our internal employee shared resources.

Get to Know Us and Our Stories

  • People

    Holly, People

    For me, art is a way of life, and a way to see, experience and move through the world. I work my feelings and ideas out through my sketchbooks, and I'm always making things, from sewing to printmaking. A life of handmade things is a beautiful life!

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  • Food and Beverage

    Felicia, Food and Beverage

    Art to me is anything that makes the world more beautiful, more thoughtful, or more cohesive.

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  • Conservation

    Maria, Conservation

    Art has the power to challenge and heal us and to transcend the day-to-day. It helps bring people together and has the power to build and strengthen community.

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Our People

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Questions about joining the AGO?

Learn more about our recruitment process on our
Frequently Asked Questions page