Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 0
Skill Level
SK, ON, QC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a library or library system, archive or archive system, museum or art gallery or a technical department within such an institution
- Develop and administer policies and programs
- Prepare and administer budgets
- Develop, promote and implement public relations and promotional programs
- Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
- Prepare operational and financial reports, analyses and recommendations
- Recruit and provide training for professional, technical and clerical staff
- May perform the duties of a librarian, archivist or curator in smaller institutions.
Qualifications
- checkA graduate degree in archival science or history and several years of experience as an archivist or in historical research, including supervisory experience are required.
- checkA graduate degree in library and information science andseveral years of experience as a librarian, including supervisory experience are required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (NOC 50010) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about library, archive, museum and art gallery managers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 56%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 44% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations75% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 42% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Good for library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (NOC 50010) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about library, archive, museum and art gallery managers in Ontario: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 45%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 39%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations79% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.9% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 26% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 74% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 13% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (NOC 50010) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about library, archive, museum and art gallery managers in Quebec: Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers mainly work in the following sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 55%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 33%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations74% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of library, archive, museum and art gallery managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 28% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 71% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 48% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Find out if demand for this role is strong near you
See outlook data across all 7 provinces and territories.
Immigration Pathways
TEER 0 occupations are senior management roles that qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry (FSW)
Provincial Nominee Programs
Need an LMIA-ready resume for this role?
Get a resume tailored to NOC 50010 with LMIA compliance formatting and employer-specific keywords.
Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 50010 openings right now.
Government of Nova Scotia
2 active roles · Halifax, NS
Art Gallery of Ontario
2 active roles · Toronto, ON
Banff Centre
1 active role · Banff, AB
Thinkific
1 active role
City of Delta
1 active role · Delta, BC
Commissionaires Nova Scotia
1 active role · Halifax, NS
See which companies are actively sponsoring this role
Get employer insights, sponsorship history, and hiring trends for Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers positions.
Recent Job Postings
Jobs matching NOC 50010 posted in the last 30 days.
See Live Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers Jobs
Browse real-time job postings matching NOC 50010 across Canada — filtered to Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers roles, including visa-sponsored and LMIA-approved positions.
See Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers Jobs in Canadaarrow_forwardJob Boards
Search for Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers positions across Canada's top job platforms.
Job Bank
Government of Canada official job board
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardIndeed Canada
Largest job search engine in Canada
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardProfessional networking and job search
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardGlassdoor
Jobs with salary and company reviews
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardWorkopolis
Canadian job search platform
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardMonster Canada
Global job board with Canadian listings
Search Library, archive, museum and art gallery managersarrow_forwardCore Competencies
Management of Material Resources
to maintain and enhance the institution’s collections, overseeing the acquisition, preservation and utilization of resources such as books, artifacts and artworks
Negotiating and Persuading
to negotiate with donors on funding and scope of future activities, persuade stakeholders of the value of proposed initiatives and form partnerships with other institutions
Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning
to identify problems related to operations, collections or staff and determine the best course of action
Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering
to organize diverse types of materials, such as books, artifacts, or artworks, so that collections are accessible, well-maintained and searchable
Leadership
to inspire and motivate their team, manage performance and drive the institution’s vision and mission forward
Knowledge in Library, Conservation, and Heritage
to understand and evaluate the activities of a library, museum, art gallery or archive system and to developp an interpretation of materials while meeting the needs of diverse audiences and stakeholders
Get an AI-optimized resume for this career
Our AI builds a resume specifically tailored to NOC 50010 (Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers) with the exact keywords and qualifications Canadian employers look for.
Upgrade to ProFind Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers Jobs in Canada
Browse open positions matching this career path and start your application today.
Search Jobs