The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations.
Fixed-Term Full-Time Contract through February 2017
Level: Unionized Position; Classification 6
Salary: $54,737 – $82,106
Location: Toronto
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires an experienced arts professional to be responsible for the oversight and administration of project grants for dance programs, arts fellowships and professional development grant programs, as well as other grant programs as assigned.
Responsibilities:
• Manage, develop and provide administrative oversight of the assigned granting programs and policies;
• Provide support to various programs when Officers require additional assistance due to absences, work on special projects, and high volume periods;
• Conduct outreach and development for the arts communities represented by the assigned granting programs;
• Provide information, consultative advice and feedback to artists and arts organizations;
• Facilitate the peer-assessment grant review panels;
• Present grant recommendations through verbal and written reports to OAC staff and Board;
• Contribute to policy development, strategies, programs and services that will best support OAC’s strategic priorities;
• Manage program budgets and program workflow, and supervise associated staff;
• Work occasional overtime, attend events on evenings and weekends and travel throughout Ontario to meet with artists and arts organizations.
Summary of Key Qualifications:
• In-depth performing arts knowledge and expertise working directly with artists and arts organizations of different disciplines, with preference given to those with dance;
• Knowledge of the trends, issues, conditions and concerns of artists and arts organizations in the performing arts;
• 5 – 7 years of progressively more senior experience working in the arts as an arts administrator;
• Proven ability to provide direction and leadership in the implementation of arts development strategies, programs and initiatives;
• Experienced and knowledgeable in grant writing and public funding systems;
• Practical financial knowledge and experience with project and operating budgets;
• Superior proficiency in verbal and written English;
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Experienced facilitator;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of individuals internally and externally;
• Solid organizational and administrative practices and the ability to multi-task;
• Advanced computer proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, by March 16, 2016 using one of the following methods (please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered):
Mail: Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #19-15, 121 Bloor Street East, 7th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5
Online: Online Application Form (http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3435.aspx)
If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process please contact Nina Small at 1-800-387-0058 x 7426 or nsmall@arts.on.ca.
The Ontario Arts Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
