The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) has posted a job ad for an anti-racism and inclusion director that will pay between $90,961 and $123,067 per year. .The position is a full-time job for an indefinite term..“Reporting to the chief strategy and inclusion officer, the director, anti-racism and inclusion, will lead the development and implementation of the NGC’s justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDI&A) action plan with a focus on anti-racism and anti-oppression practice,” said the NGC in a Thursday job ad. .The ad said the director will work with the NGC to create an accessibility framework and collaborate with the Department of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization. It said the collaboration will involve “using an intersectional lens, with an emphasis on removing systemic racism by identifying meaningful actions that address all barriers and disadvantages.”.The NGC said the director will provide advice, research, and analysis for the NGC’s JEDI&A commitments and integrate anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive policies in the workplace. It said this person will develop and implement anti-racist training for staff. .“Through inclusive and consultative processes, the director, anti-racism and inclusion works with colleagues across the NGC to support priorities and focus on successful adoption and integration,” it said. .“They develop, coordinate and support communication with stakeholders that ensures understanding of strategic direction, tools, and/or professional development opportunities, while making connections between operational work and institutional goals.”.A successful candidate for the director needs a post-secondary education from an accredited university. He or she has to have seven to 10 years experience working in anti-oppression, decolonization, and intersectionality. .The ad said the successful candidate requires seven to 10 years managing employees, preferably in a unionized environment. It added he or she must know how to implement policies through an anti-racist and equity lens. .The application remains open until August 7. .Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay mocked the ad. .“Who wants to make $120K/year playing ‘I spy with my little eye’ through an ‘intersectional lens,’” said Kay..This ad comes after the Senate approved creating a national artist laureate in 2021. .READ MORE: Senate approves artist laureate for Canada.“Give a vote of moral support to Canadian creators in this very dark time,” said Progressive Senate Group Sen. Patricia Bovey. .“This position will help shine proper light on both Canada’s Parliament and on Canadian artists.”
The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) has posted a job ad for an anti-racism and inclusion director that will pay between $90,961 and $123,067 per year. .The position is a full-time job for an indefinite term..“Reporting to the chief strategy and inclusion officer, the director, anti-racism and inclusion, will lead the development and implementation of the NGC’s justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (JEDI&A) action plan with a focus on anti-racism and anti-oppression practice,” said the NGC in a Thursday job ad. .The ad said the director will work with the NGC to create an accessibility framework and collaborate with the Department of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization. It said the collaboration will involve “using an intersectional lens, with an emphasis on removing systemic racism by identifying meaningful actions that address all barriers and disadvantages.”.The NGC said the director will provide advice, research, and analysis for the NGC’s JEDI&A commitments and integrate anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive policies in the workplace. It said this person will develop and implement anti-racist training for staff. .“Through inclusive and consultative processes, the director, anti-racism and inclusion works with colleagues across the NGC to support priorities and focus on successful adoption and integration,” it said. .“They develop, coordinate and support communication with stakeholders that ensures understanding of strategic direction, tools, and/or professional development opportunities, while making connections between operational work and institutional goals.”.A successful candidate for the director needs a post-secondary education from an accredited university. He or she has to have seven to 10 years experience working in anti-oppression, decolonization, and intersectionality. .The ad said the successful candidate requires seven to 10 years managing employees, preferably in a unionized environment. It added he or she must know how to implement policies through an anti-racist and equity lens. .The application remains open until August 7. .Quillette associate editor Jonathan Kay mocked the ad. .“Who wants to make $120K/year playing ‘I spy with my little eye’ through an ‘intersectional lens,’” said Kay..This ad comes after the Senate approved creating a national artist laureate in 2021. .READ MORE: Senate approves artist laureate for Canada.“Give a vote of moral support to Canadian creators in this very dark time,” said Progressive Senate Group Sen. Patricia Bovey. .“This position will help shine proper light on both Canada’s Parliament and on Canadian artists.”
