Work with Us

Why Join Us

We are a motivated and enthusiastic team, driven by our mission to support and share Inuit artistic excellence. You will be surrounded by hardworking and dedicated team members who share the common vision of the arts ability to transform lives. You will bring the best of circumpolar art to the world, increasing the visibility of artists and cultural workers in national and international contexts.

We value curiosity and creativity in our team, and believe in life-long learning. We are committed to professional development via hands-on training, mentorship, conferences, workshops and travel opportunities. We know a strong workplace is rooted in mutual respect and believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to our shared success as a team.

Located in the Junction Triangle neighbourhood in Toronto, ON, the IAF’s newly renovated, bright and airy offices are located in an accessible, converted heritage building, adjacent to the West Toronto Railpath. However, IAF staff work across Canada, so team members are not required to be located in Toronto unless specifically noted in job postings.

Career Opportunities

Please check back again for career opportunities.

Open Calls

Opportunities

If you are an Inuk artist and looking for other opportunities outside the IAF to further your practice, please make sure to join the Developing Qanuqtuurniq: Artist Portal.

Internships

The Inuit Art Foundation is committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of arts and cultural workers in Canada. We are pleased to offer paid full-time internship positions annually, with intake in both the summer (4 month placement) and fall (6 month placement). These positions provide participants with meaningful, career-focused experiences that enable them to expand their resumes and build transferable skills.

Specific positions and projects vary by year.

For a full list of past IAF interns see below:

2019–2020

Fall
Shamila Karunakaran
Jessica MacDonald
Brenna Middleton
Crystal Shi

Summer
Evangeline Mann
Eleanore Mackie

2018–2019

Fall
Kasey Ball
Kristen McLaughlin
Serena Ypelaar 

Summer
Yuling Chen
Emma Steen

2017–2018

Fall
Claire Cristopher
Rebecca Gray
Emily Joliffe
Lera Kotsyuba

Summer
Helen Olcott
Monica Philpott
Maddy Tripp

2016–2017

Fall
Ashley McLellan

"During my five months as the Editorial Assistant for the Inuit Art Quarterly, I met some of the most dedicated people I have ever known. Their passion for augmenting the voices and achievements of Inuit and their talent in doing so inspired me throughout my entire internship, and continues to inspire me today."

—Claire Christopher, Editorial Assistant 2017–2018