Executive Director

SaskMusic, (The Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association), is looking for a dynamic, energetic and experienced individual to take on the role of Executive Director of this forward thinking organization.

Working in conjunction with Creative Saskatchewan, SaskMusic’s mission is to stimulate the growth and development of the Saskatchewan music industry through leadership, promotion, training, advocacy and partnership. SaskMusic is a member-based, non-profit corporation representing the music industry of Saskatchewan. SaskMusic represents, promotes and develops the commercial music industry of Saskatchewan with programming including career consults, workshops, marketing, networking opportunities and much more.  Our artists and music professionals come from across the province, and work in all genres. We are a source of information and resources for both the public, and the music industry.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be both a leader and a team player
  • Advanced analytical and problem solving skills with a demonstrated capacity to identify current issues and propose appropriate solutions
  • Superior understanding of arts organizations or complex business that operate with multiple staff, pressing deadlines and many projects simultaneously.
  • Grant writing experience or demonstrated writing abilities
  • Successful experience in sponsorship development and fundraising
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and manage complex projects
  • High levels of comfort with current technologies
  • Post secondary education in business, music or the arts or a demonstrated background of continuous independent learning in related areas.
  • Knowledge of or experience with the music industry
  • A proven track record of working successfully with a board of directors is required

SaskMusic has offices in both Regina and Saskatoon, head office is located in Regina. This position will require travel between the two cities.

Depending on experience, the wage of this position ranges between $65,000 and $75,000 a year with benefits.

To pursue this opportunity please forward your application by March 7th attention to Dawn Woroniuk at careers@saskmusic.org

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mars 7, 2014
Date de début: 
Mardi, Avril 1, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Regina or Saskatoon.
Province: 
Saskatchewan
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Langues supplémentaires: 
careers@saskmusic.org
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.cultureworks.ca/fr/careers%40saskmusic.org

Director of Finance and Administration

ALBERTA BALLET

With a current annual operating budget of $15million, Alberta Ballet is the largest performing arts organization in Alberta. The company has facilities in both Calgary and Edmonton, tours in North America and around the world, and has a first class professional and community Ballet School. The company also operates a Private Academic School for Grades 7 – 12 and a Residence Program for our professional track students. The organization is a strategy driven company with a focus on the creation of world-class art and a community plan that will make the company Pan Albertan within the next 5 years. In addition, the company has embarked upon an ambitious new plan to create a new home for the ballet company and School.

 

THE POSITION

Alberta Ballet is seeking a Finance professional who will use their exceptional skills, vision, passion and leadership to continue to lead and elevate the Finance and Administration areas within our company. This is a very exciting time in the evolution of Alberta Ballet and a unique opportunity to collaborate, be part of a senior management team in a fast paced environment and lead a small, but dedicated, finance team to influence the implementation of company strategies. The Director of Finance and Administration will promote and protect the financial wellbeing of Alberta Ballet by providing financial projections and accounting expertise throughout the organization.

 

Director of Finance and Administration Responsibilities:

  • Develops organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic planning and direction. Establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
  • Establishes financial operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements, determining production, quality, and customer-service strategies. Designs systems, accumulating resources, resolves problems and implements change as needed.
  • Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements. Identifies monetary resources and in conjunction with other senior managers, develops action plans.
  • Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results initiating corrective actions and minimizing the impact of variances.
  • Reports financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances and developing improvements.
  • Liaises on an ongoing basis with the Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Provide financial and other reporting as appropriate to Management and Board Committees.
  • Liaises with the Ballet’s various audit partners and manages all annual audit processes. This includes but is not limited to our Board appointed audit firm, Alberta Education and Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
  • As a member of the Investment Sub-Committee of the Audit Committee, maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.
  • Manages the Ballet’s information technologies including file management, telecommunication and cellular technologies. Is the primary liaison between the Ballet and IT service providers.
  • Supports the senior management team with human resource strategies by determining accountabilities, communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures. Assists other senior management with recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and communication programs. Reviews compensation and company strategies ensuring they fit within the needs of the Ballet.
  • Analyzes projected acquisition and expansion prospects, analyzing organization operations and identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction and systems enhancement.
  • Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
  • Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related and ad-hoc projects as needed.
  • Provides risk analysis on a seasonal and project basis.
  • Is the primary contact and lead for relationships with financial institutions and building leasing agreements.

Reporting to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: Senior Accountant, Payroll Officer

 

SKILLS

  • Proven success in a public or not for profit company
  • Experience in Financial Planning and Strategy, Managing Profitability, Quality Management, Promoting Process Improvement, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, and the Development of Budgets
  • A proven track record in  dealing with complexity
  • A proven track record of being innovative and showing initiative
  • Extensive finance, budget management and supplier negotiations
  • Proactive approach, highly organized, conscientious and detail-oriented
  • Approachable and collaborative working style, demonstrating high levels of trust and integrity
  • Demonstrated good judgment, flexibility, and leadership skills
  • Experience supervising staff, and working with and supporting the efforts of senior volunteer committees
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Public speaking and presentation experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting Systems

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Undergraduate degree or its equivalent in other specialized training and experience
  • A professional accounting designation is preferred
  • A working knowledge of ASNPO and taxation issues relative to NPOs is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior position

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

Alberta Ballet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Qualified and interested candidates may submit their resume and cover letter stating salary expectations by Friday, February 28, 2014, via email to Nicola Dawes, Executive Assistant to the Artistic and Executive Director nicolad@albertaballet.com. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, no telephone calls please.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Février 28, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Calgary
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Manager of Operations and Facility Sales

POSITION – MANAGER OF OPERATIONS AND FACILITY SALES

Beautifully situated in the heart of Southern Ontario, between the waterfront of Lake Ontario and the serene beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the City of Burlington’s 160,000+ residents make up one Ontario’s fastest growing prosperous communities.

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is located at the corner of Elgin and Locust streets in downtown Burlington and has been open since the fall of 2011. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre provides an excellent venue to showcase the world’s top talent, and provides a gathering place for the community of Burlington and surrounding areas. The Centre also hosts conferences and community events.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the incumbent is a member of the senior management team, who is responsible for rental sales, building and production management of The Centre’s facilities and all events and activities.  This position supports the Executive Director with management of general operations of the facilities, including planning, budgeting, monitoring and analyzing rental business, The Centre’s presentation series and other activities.  Plans, sets budgets for and implements operations of The Centre’s facilities including facility rentals, production operations, front of house operations and building maintenance and upkeep. Plans, sets budgets for and implements capital upgrades of The Centre’s facilities.  Builds strong relationships with rental clients, artists’ managers, The Centre’s staff and City of Burlington staff to deliver smooth operation of all technical and front of house aspects for all events and activities.

PROFILE:

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is looking for a dynamic professional with event and facility management experience as well as previous experience in the operation of a performing arts centre. Must have good working knowledge of financial statements and budget application as well as the ability to write and prepare comprehensive grant applications and contracts. Incumbent will be as strong team player.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have completed a bachelor degree in fine arts – technical theatre or completed community college or University Degree in Theatre Production, 2 years with practical experience. Minimum 10 years experience in the performing arts/entertainment sector or theatre setting at a senior level. Experience with building strong relationships with a diverse set of clients, both not for profit and commercial. Minimum 7 years production management experience. Thorough understanding of sound, lighting, carpentry and rigging practices for the theatre with a minimum of 5 years experience in at least one area.

HOURS OF WORK:

Standard hours of work will be 80 hours bi-weekly. There will be requirements to work flex time with evening and weekend work.

SALARY RANGE:

Commensurate with experience. Includes an excellent benefits package.

PLEASE SUBMIT cover letter and curriculum vitae as follows:

Electronically:                   bpacjobs@burlington.ca  (Please include Manager Operations in subject line)

Fax:                                      (905) 681-6002

Mail:                                     440 Locust Street

                                             Burlington, ON L7S 1T7

CLOSING DATE:                 Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 7th, 2014.

                                             Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full position description available at: http://www.burlingtonpac.ca/about-the-centre/careers.html

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Février 14, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Burlington
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste
Par télécopieur
Par courriel
En ligne

Directrice Administrative / General Manager

Le Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) est un centre national de dramaturgie qui se voue au développement des auteurs dramatiques et d’œuvres contemporaines destinées à la scène. L’avancement de la pratique des artistes de théâtre anglophones émergents ou établis, ainsi que la promotion et la diffusion de leurs œuvres, sont au cœur de nos activités. La commande de traduction et le travail dramaturgique qui s’y rattache occupent aussi une part importante de nos activités. Notre attention s’attache particulièrement au processus d’élaboration tout au long des étapes de la création.

 

Principales responsabilités

Coordonner les activités administratives, financières et opérationnelles de l’organisme, notamment :

Finances/comptabilité

  • Planification et contrôle du budget du PWM
  • Tenir à jour le registre des activités générales de fonctionnement, des ententes salariales et autres rapports sur QuickBooks
  • Établir, maintenir et surveiller les procédures opérationnelles et les systèmes de contrôle pour toutes les transactions financières et les questions de conformité relatives aux exigences gouvernementales

Activités de financement et demandes de subvention

  • Planifier et réaliser toutes les demandes de subventions et de bourses (CCA, CALQ et CAM, de même que les fondations et les commandites)
  • Organiser et gérer les événements de collecte de fonds
  • Faire des démarches auprès d’éventuels commanditaires, de fondations et de donateurs privés; gérer les commandites et les dons consentis et en assurer la continuité.

Gestion générale du bureau

  • Engager, former et superviser le personnel administratif et les bénévoles

Marketing et communications

  • Concevoir et produire tous les outils de communication et de promotion, y compris dans les réseaux sociaux
  • Entretenir des relations avec les instances gouvernementales et militer pour les arts

Autres responsabilités

  • Collaborer avec la direction artistique à la planification à long terme
  • Insuffler l’esprit d’entreprise au PWM

Compétences

  • Baccalauréat en administration ou en commerce
  • Cinq ans ou plus d’expérience dans un organisme artistique professionnel
  • Bilingue: excellentes capacités de communication orale et écrite en anglais et en français
  • Solide connaissance de Microsoft Office, de QuickBooks et d’outils informatiques en édition (Photoshop, un atout)
  • Compétences en finances et en comptabilité, expérience dans la production de budgets et de rapports financiers
  • Expérience en activités de financement et en demandes de subvention

Lien hiérarchique

  • Le poste relève de la direction artistique et générale et du conseil d’administration

Entrée en fonction : 21 avril 2014

Salaire : 35,000-38,000$

Horaire : 32 heures/semaine

Date de limite: le 10 mars, 2014

 

Pour postuler, veuillez envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à : search@playwrights.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mars 10, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Avril 21, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Montreal
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

General Manager / Directrice Administrative

GENERAL MANAGER JOB POSTING

Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a national new play development centre established to support the development of playwrights and contemporary work for the stage. Our core programming is designed to advance the artistic practice of emerging and established English language professional theatre artists, and to develop, support and disseminate their work. The commissioning and dramaturgy of work in translation is also an important component of our programming. Our focus is the process of development, whether written or devised, at all stages of creation.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate all administrative, financial and operational activities of the organization. This includes:

Financial/Accounting

  • Forecast and oversee PWM’s budget
  • Maintain records of all general operating and payroll contracts and records in QuickBooks
  • Establish, maintain and monitor operating procedures and systems of control for all financial transactions and government compliance matters

Fundraising and Grant writing

  • Planning and execution of all grant activities (Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres de Québec, and Conseil des arts de Montréal, as well as all foundations and corporate grants)
  • Organize and manage fundraising events
  • Seek potential corporate sponsors as well as the support of foundations and private donors

General office management

  • Hire, train and supervise administrative staff and volunteers

Marketing & Communications

  • Develop and produce all promotional, communications materials, including social media
  • Network with government bodies and advocate for the arts

Additional Responsibilities

  • Undertake long-range planning with the Artistic Director
  • Provide business leadership to PWM

Qualifications

BA or BComm degree

  • 5 or more years of experience with a professional arts organization
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, in both English and French
  • Experience with fundraising and grant writing
  • Accounting background/financial acumen, experience in producing budgets and financial reports
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and desktop publishing (Photoshop an asset)
  • Experience with Social Media, designing and maintaining website

Reporting Relationship:

  • Position reports to the Artistic and Executive Director and to the Board of Directors

Start Date: April 21, 2014

Salary: $35,000-38,000

Schedule: 32 hours a week

Deadline for applications:  March 10, 2014

To apply please send your cover letter and CV and references to: search@playwrights.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Jeudi, Février 13, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Avril 21, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Montreal
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Lee Playwright-in-Residence

The University of Alberta’s Department of Drama invites applications from established Canadian playwrights for the position of Lee Playwright-in-Residence.

This innovative residency offers a unique opportunity for a playwright to devote time to his/her writing, and to make a significant contribution to new play development within the university and theatre community in Edmonton. Terms of reference for the residency stipulate that the writer spends 50% of their time writing and 50% of their time in outreach and new play development activity with local playwrights, students and professional theatres. Although the playwright will be invited to visit university classes and to consult with students, this is not a formal teaching position. The residency will be 16 months over a three-year period: September 2014-April 2015 and September 2016-April 2017.

In addition to the residency, the playwright is encouraged to accept a commission to write a new play for the 2017 graduating BFA Acting class. The production of the commission is proposed for February or March 2017 as part of the UofA Studio Theatre season in the Timms Centre for the Arts. It is anticipated that the playwright will be brought in for a one-week workshop (including honorarium, accommodation and per diem) of the script-in-progress during the 2015/16 school year.

To receive consideration, online applications will be submitted and will include:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • A cover letter that articulates interest in the two key elements of the residency, a statement outlining interest in new play development and outreach, including a bit about what community you see yourself working with, and an indication of interest and thoughts on the play commission
  • References – provide names and contact information of 3 people

For further information concerning the position or the Department, please contact the Chair, Kathleen Weiss by email kathleen.weiss@ualberta.ca, or phone 1-780-492-2274.

The salary for this position is on the University Trust Research Academic Staff salary scale (effective July 1, 2014) is $55, 943 per annum prorated to the 8 month contract year in the applicable year  (this is approximately $4,600 monthly) and includes a generous benefits package (http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Benefits/Overview.aspx). The offer also includes travel to and from Edmonton and the playwright’s home at the start and end of each residency period. Accommodation in Edmonton during the residency is the Playwright’s responsibility. The new play commission is a separate all-inclusive contract (commission and premiere royalty fee).

Past Lee Playwrights-in-Residence:  Don Hannah, Kevin Kerr and Greg MacArthur

For more information about the department see our website, www.ualberta.ca/drama

Link to live application: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110122688/

 

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mars 31, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110122688/Apply/

Adjoint(e) administratif(ve)

Sommaire de l’emploi

Sous la supervision de la direction générale, l’adjoint(e) administratif(ve) accomplit différentes tâches administratives et travaille en étroite collaboration avec tous les membres de l’équipe.
 

Tâches et responsabilités

  • Soutenir la direction générale et le personnel de la  mutuelle dans leurs tâches administratives
  • Répondre aux demandes de renseignements des participants intéressés aux formations
  • Concevoir, gérer, maintenir à jour les bases de données, les contacts courriels, les dossiers
  • Gérer les inscriptions des formations (facturation, attestations des participants, liste de présence, frais de déplacements)
  • Apporter un soutien logistique à l’organisation des formations
  • Tenir à jour les informations concernant les formations sur le site web
  • Élaborer la présentation visuelle de différents documents du RFAVQ
  • Agir en soutien à certains projets spécifiques lorsque requis
  • Préparer les salles de réunion et de formation, les documents pour les rencontres du conseil d’administration et les comités, accueillir les visiteurs et les participants aux différentes réunions
  • Recevoir, distribuer le courrier, gérer les envois par messager pour l’équipe
  • Assurer le classement et le rangement des archives
  • Gérer l’inventaire et veiller à l’approvisionnement en fournitures de bureau et en papeterie
  • Faire les copies de sécurité du serveur sur une base hebdomadaire
  • Accomplir toute autre tâche connexe
     

Profil de qualifications et de compétences

  • DEC en technique de secrétariat
  • 1 à 2 ans d’expérience professionnelle pertinente
  • Excellente maîtrise de la suite Office et de Filemaker
  • Connaissance de Publisher
  • Connaissance de InDesign un atout
  • Bonne connaissance des réseaux sociaux
  • Excellente maîtrise du français écrit et parlé, anglais fonctionnel
  • Sens des responsabilités et de l’organisation
  • Débrouillardise, polyvalence, capacité de travailler en équipe
  • Facilité à communiquer

Les personnes intéressées devront acheminer leur CV au plus tard le lundi 17 février 2014

à l’attention de Madame Nathalie Leduc au nleduc@rfavq.qc.ca

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seuls les candidats retenus seront contactés.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Février 17, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Mars 10, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Montréal
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Community Cultural Officer

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Cultural Officer is responsible for facilitating and implementing community-wide engagement to advance Whistler’s community cultural development, cultural tourism initiatives, and community and economic development initiatives related to the arts, culture and heritage (ACH) sector as identified in Whistler’s Community Cultural Plan (WCP) and Whistler’s Cultural Tourism Development Strategy (CTDS).

The Community Cultural Officer will provide leadership within Whistler’s ACH community and will work closely with Whistler’s cultural institutions, cultural task forces, business community, as well as Tourism Whistler, municipal staff, and the public to develop and facilitate specific cultural initiatives.

More specifically, the Community Cultural Officer will:

  1. Initiate and facilitate consultative meetings with Whistler’s ACH sector, business community, Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) staff, Tourism Whistler and other key stakeholders in Whistler and the region.
     
  2. Review other key planning reports – Whistler’s Economic Partnership Initiative (EPI) report, Whistler’s Education & Learning report, and Whistler’s Recreation and Leisure Master Plan – to identify and assess synergies with WCP and CTDS and ensure alignment with ACH related initiatives.
     
  3. Meet with RMOW departments to ensure that ACH initiatives are understood, aligned and integrated into municipal plans.
     
  4. Establish priorities for recommendations identified in the WCP and CTDS.
     
  5. Develop an implementation strategy for recommendations identified in the WCP and CTDS.
     
  6. Develop communication and planning processes and protocol to ensure communication between municipal departments, the ACH community, and cultural tourism task forces.
     
  7. Develop and implement a community engagement strategy and plan to assist with the delivery of recommendations contained in WCP and CTDS.
     
  8. Prepare and manage budgets on a range of initiatives.
     
  9. Research, develop and complete or assist in completing federal, provincial or municipal funding applications or RFP proposals for eligible initiatives that support objectives of the WCP and CTDS; e.g. broad initiatives involving multiple organizations such as Cultural Capitals of Canada.
     
  10. Identify and initiate actions to increase growth of ACH and/or cultural tourism initiatives in Whistler affecting the broader health and economy of Whistler.

Required Qualifications: 

  • At least ten years management and leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated involvement in and knowledge of the ACH sector.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cultural tourism.
  • Experience in planning and implementing successful community-wide programs.
  • University graduate or equivalent experience.
  1. Management Skills; proven ability to:
  • Facilitate meetings with stakeholders from diverse sectors representing a range of interests.
  • Prepare, administer, and monitor budgets.
  • Write grants, proposals, and reports.
  1. Intellectual Skills; proven ability to:
  • Address complex situations that require decision-making skills.
  • Gather information, present findings, and provide perspective in a clear and concise manner, both in a written format and through verbal presentations.
  • Understand municipal planning policies and process.
  • Exercise independent initiative.
  1. Interpersonal Skills; proven ability to:
  • Work effectively with task forces, committees, boards and volunteers.
  • Establish a collaborative environment and motivate individuals to assume responsibility and be accountable to deliver tasks on behalf of their organization or sector.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with a broad variety of groups and businesses.
  • Communicate honestly and with diplomacy, and to deal tactfully in a public environment.

Salary: This is a salaried position. A benefit package is available after a 3-month probationary period.

How to apply: Please send cover letter including résumé and 3 references to: Brianna Beacom, Whistler Arts Council, bbeacom@artswhistler.com or PO Box 383, Whistler, BC V0N 1B0.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2014

We thank all who apply but only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mars 21, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Whistler
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste
Par courriel

Advanced Dance Instructor

Position Overview:

The Advanced Dance Instructor reports to the Dance Supervisor.  This position is responsible for representing the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo by displaying a professional and high energy image while meeting the needs of the community.  The Advanced Dance Instructor will be respectful of program participants and will be responsible for making sure the activities and areas remain clean, safe, and well maintained.  This position plays a critical role as one of our front line staff members and must display an exemplary level of customer service through the MacDonald Island Dance Academy offered by the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach Dance Programs
  • Develop class plans that reflect the various ages and abilities of dancers 
  • Follow syllabus and prepare students for examinations
  • Prepare choreography including  music selection and costume
  • Make recommendations to further develop programming
  • Teach dance programs in accordance with the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo and MacDonald Island Dance Academy’s Policies and Procedures
  • Promote services/ programs/ events that would provide an additional benefit to the students
  • Ensure the safety of the students by interpreting and enforcing facility rules and regulations
  • Gain a complete understanding of Guest Services, On-line Registration as well as fees of all dance programs
  • Participate in all scheduled training sessions  and orientation
  • Participate is all scheduled training and professional development deemed necessary by Dance Department
  • Provide general administrative support
  • Complete additional projects as assigned by the Dance Supervisor
  • All other duties as assigned by the Manager, Arts & Culture and the Dance Supervisor.

Qualifications Required:

Mandatory

  • Degree or Diploma in Post Secondary Dance Program and/or Accredited Dance Teaching Certification
  • Advanced or Fellow Member Status with an internationally recognized Dance Examination Body (R.A.D., S.R.B, C.D.T.A., I.S.T.D, B.A.T.D, A.D.A.P.T etc.)
  • Current First Aid/AED/CPR Certification

Desirable

  • Experience as a professional dancer
  • Competitions
  • Workshops and Conventions

Knowledge & Education:

  • Minimum five years teaching experience, must have excellent technical abilities and demonstration
  • Must be able to independently create class plans, prepare students for examinations and create chorography for performance
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal, written and oral skills
  • Possess strong organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent customer service
  • Ability to work with Word, Excel and Outlook

Working Conditions:

  • This position requires flexible schedule including  evenings and weekend work
  • This position includes exposure to loud noises and will require an individual to be able to concentrate in a busy environment
  • The candidate must be physically fit with excellent dance demonstration ability.
  • This position is classified as a term contract position effective August 2014 to June 2015. Compensation is at $55,000.00 for the duration of the contract and there will be a sign on bonus of $5000 conditional on completion of the ten month term.

Please apply online at https://jobs-onerec.icims.com or visit our website at http://www.macdonaldisland.ca/about-us/one-team/jobs

Criminal background checks will be required from all applicants as part of the hiring process

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Février 28, 2014
Date de début: 
Vendredi, Août 1, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Fort McMurray
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.macdonaldisland.ca/about-us/one-team/jobs

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