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Why choose the Canada Council for the Arts as an employer?

Are you energetic and creative? Does the arts sector mean a lot to you? If so, the Canada Council for the Arts invites you to join its team.

Working for the Canada Council means engaging in a stimulating career in modern workspaces where contemporary art is featured in every room.


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A Great Space to Work

In the Heart of Ottawa

The Canada Council for the Arts is located at 150 Elgin Street, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, close to public transport, parks and amenities and just steps from Canada’s Parliament buildings, the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery of Canada. The building features a beautiful garden terrace overlooking the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Surrounded by Art

Our offices include a public exhibition space in the lobby and walls lined with a stunning selection of artwork from the Canada Council Art Bank collection, representing artists from coast to coast and making beauty and inspiration a part of daily life at the Council.

Environmental Commitment

Our offices are in Performance Court, a Gold, Class A LEED-certified tower. Our open-concept workspaces take advantage of natural light throughout the building. Much of the interior was fashioned from recycled or refurbished materials.


A first-rate employer


Salaries and benefits

The Canada Council offers competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes an excellent pension plan as well as medical and dental coverage.

Professional development

Thanks to numerous professional training opportunities, you can develop existing skills and acquire new ones.

Inclusive and shared leadership

The Council enjoys a great reputation, thanks in part to its approach, which builds on inclusive and shared leadership and transparent and authentic communication.
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A healthy and respectful workplace


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Well-being

The well-being of the Council’s employees is crucial. The Council is committed to a respectful workplace where all employees enjoy an environment free of discrimination, harassment, abuse of power and sexual misconduct.


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An inclusive workplace

The Council aims to be a leader in terms of diversity and accessibility within its workforce, where people of all backgrounds, origins and identities belong. It is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. You will be working in an inclusive and equitable workplace.


Passion for its mandate

The Council’s mandate is to foster and promote the arts. Council employees are passionate about the arts and take the mandate to heart. You can already become familiar with some of them through the photos presented on this page. 


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