NORTHEASTERN REPRESENTATIVE (Bilingual French/English)

The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded arm’s-length agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations.

Term: Part-time Fixed Term Contract (6 months) - $27 - $34/hr

Hours: Normally 25 hrs/week to 44 hrs/week when travelling

Location: Sudbury

Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires an accomplished and connected community animator to be our representative in the Northeast region. Your presence will create a deepened connection and public awareness of the OAC and the granting programs and services we offer.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with artists and organizations, and other community based organizations, regularly to provide local face-to-face interaction, information sessions, and easy access to program guidance.
  • Identify and develop collaborative opportunities and strategies to build and or increase capacities of communities, arts organizations and artists to access our programs and to strengthen the arts in the region. 
  • Regular written and verbal reporting.
  • Generate and maintain a database/list of regional contacts used for Outreach and other purposes.
  • Support granting officers when they travel throughout the region by arranging for and recommending locations and/or artists and organizations to meet with.
  • Travel up to two times per month to different communities in the region as well as occasional travel to OAC’s Toronto office is required.

Requirements:

  • You have multidisciplinary knowledge of the arts, individual artists and arts organizations in Northeastern Ontario.
  • You have deep understanding of the economic, cultural, and social challenges and opportunities in the region
  • You have a community development and coaching background
  • Your collaborative nature and cross cultural awareness allows you to build interpersonal relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • You have direct experience working with the Francophone communities in the area and you are knowledgeable of the needs of the area’s Aboriginal communities.
  • You are a self- starter and strategic thinker with solid organizational and administrative skills, sound judgment and ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • You are an effective verbal and written communicator, with excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • You are experienced and knowledgeable in grant writing and public funding systems.
  • Your computer literacy in Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs round out your strengths.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills in English and French are required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, by August 16, 2013 using one of the following methods:

Mail:        Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #05-13, 151 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario  M5S 1T6

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.

www.arts.on.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 16, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne

RESPONSABLE ADJOINT/ADJOINTE DES ARTS FRANCO-ONTARIENS (Bilingue)

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario est un organisme autonome financé par la province et relevant du ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport. Le but premier du CAO est d’octroyer des subventions aux artistes et aux organismes artistiques professionnels.

Salaire : 51 600 $ -- 77 400 $

Lieu : Toronto

Rôle : Relevant de la responsable des arts franco-ontariens, le titulaire de ce poste de désignation bilingue détient des compétences supérieures de communication en anglais et en français, ainsi qu'une connaissance variée des pratiques artistiques, incluant les pratiques artistiques francophones, qui lui permettront de gérer plusieurs programmes de subventions du Bureau des arts franco-ontariens et de travailler avec d'autres responsables du CAO, en fonction des demandes, pour assurer la gestion de processus francophones de pairs associés à d'autres programmes de subvention. De plus, la personne titulaire de ce poste est responsable de première instance des services de renseignement et des activités de rayonnement pour les artistes et communautés francophones de l'Ontario.

Responsabilités :

  • Gestion des programmes de projets artistiques franco-ontariens assignés, incluant totalité de la documentation et de l'entrée de données financières qui y est associée;
  • Appui aux programmes de subventions autres que ceux du Bureau des arts franco-ontariens lorsque des demandes sont reçues en français;
  • Analyse des demandes de subvention à l'intérieur des programmes sous responsabilité;
  • Facilitation du processus d'évaluation par les pairs et de l'évaluation des demandes de subventions en collaboration avec les jurés;
  • Rédaction anglaise de rapports et présentation de recommandations concernant les subventions aux directeurs et au Conseil;
  • Fournir des renseignements et une expertise conseil aux artistes et organismes francophones nouveaux et actuels;
  • Collaboration avec le personnel des programmes de subvention concernant l'évaluation et le développement de demandeurs francophones dans leurs secteurs respectifs;
  • Déploiement d'activités de rayonnement pour accroître l'accès et la sensibilisation au CAO et à ses programmes;
  • Participation à la mise au point de politiques, de programmes et de services en fonction des communautés artistiques francophones et des priorités du CAO;
  • Participation à la création de budget, à la gestion de personnel et au bon déroulement des programmes, en fonction des demandes;
  • Participation à des événements le soir et le week-end; déplacements en Ontario au moins 20 jours par an pour rencontrer des clients, nouveaux et potentiels.

Sommaire de compétences clés :

  • Connaissance de travail des tendances et des questions qui touchent les diverses communautés artistiques francophones de l'Ontario;
  • Expérience directe d'artiste ou d'administration artistique travaillant dans une ou plusieurs disciplines parmi les suivantes : musique, arts visuels, arts médiatiques, métiers d'arts, littérature, théâtre;
  • Excellentes aptitudes de présentation et de communication orales et écrites;
  • Connaissance de niveau supérieur du français et de l'anglais, à l'oral et à l'écrit;
  • Expérience de travail avec les subventions en tant que bailleur de fonds, demandeur ou évaluateur de pairs, et connaissance d'autres sources de financement et d'appui aux artistes considérées comme un atout;
  • Capacité d'analyse d'information financière associée aux demandes de subventions;
  • Aptitudes démontrées à la facilitation;
  • Solides aptitudes de planification de projet, d'organisation et de gestion, et capacité de résoudre des problèmes, de travail multitâches et de travail sous pression dans un environnement au rythme soutenu;
  • Capacité d'établir un rapport constructif et de travailler en collaboration avec divers types de personnalités à l'interne et à l'externe;
  • Aptitudes de relations interpersonnelles, de consultation et de négociation;
  • Solide jugement;
  • Compétences de niveau intermédiaire de Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, des bases de données et programmes Web;
  • Connaissance de la représentation des voix francophones, autochtones, culturellement diverses, régionales et de nouvelles générations dans les arts en Ontario;
  • Capacité de faire des heures supplémentaires le soir et le week-end et de voyager.

Les candidats qualifiés sont invités à envoyer une lettre de présentation accompagnée d’un CV, avant le 16 août 2013, par l’une des méthodes suivantes :

Par la poste : Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, Bureau des ressources humaines, DOSSIER No 04-13, 151, rue Bloor Ouest, 5e étage, Toronto (Ontario)  M5S 1T6

En ligne : Formulaire de demande d’emploi en ligne  (http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3436.aspx)

 

Les personnes ayant une limitation fonctionnelle qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation à n’importe quelle étape du processus d’embauchage peuvent s’adresser à Nina Small par téléphone (1 800 387 0058, poste 7426) ou par courriel (nsmall@arts.on.ca).

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario souscrit au principe d'équité en matière d'emploi et appuie sans réserve la diversité en milieu de travail. Tous les candidats compétents sont invités à présenter une demande, notamment ceux de groupes revendiquant l'équité. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais communiquerons uniquement avec ceux qui seront sélectionnés pour une entrevue.

www.arts.on.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 16, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne

FRANCOPHONE ARTS ASSOCIATE OFFICER (Bilingual)

The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded arm’s-length agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to Ontario professional artists and arts organizations.

Salary: $51,600 - $77,400

Location: Toronto

Role:  Reporting to the Franco-Ontarian Arts Officer, this designated bilingual position requires an individual with superior French and English communications skills, and knowledge of a wide variety of arts practices including Francophone arts practices to manage several Franco-Ontarian Arts Office project granting programs as well as work with other OAC Officers, when required, to administer the peer assessment process in French for their granting programs.  In addition, the Associate Officer is responsible for front-line information services and outreach activities to Ontario’s Francophone artists and communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Administer assigned Franco-Ontarian arts project programs, includes all associated paperwork, and data entry of financial data;
  • Support granting programs outside of the Franco-Ontarian arts office where applicants apply in French;
  • Analysis of grant applications within programs of responsibility;
  • Facilitation of the peer assessment process and  assessment of grant requests in collaboration with jurors;
  • Write reports and present grant recommendations to Directors and Board in English;
  • Provide information and consultative advice to existing and new Francophone artists and organizations;
  • Collaborate with granting program staff on the assessment and development of Francophone applicants in their sectors;
  • Conduct outreach to increase access to, and awareness of, OAC and its programs;
  • Contribute to policy development, programs and services in relation to the Francophone arts communities’, and OAC’s, priorities;
  • Provide input to budget creation, staff management and program workflow, as required;
  • Attend events on evenings and weekends and travel throughout Ontario at least 20 days of the year to meet with new and potential clients.

Summary of Key Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of the trends and issues within Ontario’s diverse Francophone arts communities;
  • Direct experience as an artist and/or arts administrator working with one or more of the following disciplines, music, visual arts, media arts, craft, literature, theatre;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills;
  • Superior proficiency in written and verbal French and English;
  • Prior granting experience as a funder, applicant or peer assessor and knowledge of other sources of funding and support for artists, is an asset;
  • Ability to analyze financial information pertaining to grant applications;
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills;
  • Sound project planning, organizational and administrative skills, and the ability to problem-solve, multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to establish constructive rapport and work collaboratively with a diverse set of individuals internally and externally;
  • Interpersonal, consultative and negotiation skills;
  • Solid judgment;
  • Intermediate computer proficiency in Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, database and web-based programs;
  • Understanding of how Ontario’s French speaking Aboriginal, culturally diverse, regional and new generation voices are represented in the arts;
  • Ability to work overtime evenings and weekends and travel.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, by August 16, 2013 using one of the following methods:

Mail:        Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #04-13, 151 Bloor Street West, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario  M5S 1T6

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.

www.arts.on.ca

The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded arm’s-length agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to Ontario professional artists and arts organizations.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 16, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne

Administrator

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Part-time: 16 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline:  August 14, 2013

Non-profit visual and media arts organization seeks mature, responsible, organized, progressive, and innovative Administrator with a minimum of 5 years experience in both the non-profit and business sectors.

Eligible candidates will be proficient in a MAC OS environment utilizing MS Office Suite and Quickbooks Pro 2012.  Adobe Photoshop skills are an asset.

Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a high-pressure environment are essential. This is an extremely innovative, quick-delivery and professional team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Full cycle bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • Human resources management
  • Project management
  • Public and private sector fundraising
  • Financial reporting
  • Record management
  • Community relations

Please apply with your resume and cover letter by Wed. August 14th to: lisa@onmaingallery.com

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Août 14, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Vancouver
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 courriel

Marketing Officer - Development

How do you inspire creativity?

The Banff Centre knows, and we do it every day. From supporting the commissioning and creation of new works of art to providing an exceptional meeting environment for learning and growth to equipping people with the skills to change the world, The Banff Centre is the largest arts and creativity incubator on the planet. Through our multidisciplinary programming, The Banff Centre provides thousands of artists, leaders, and researchers from across Canada and around the world with the support they need to create, to develop solutions, and to make the impossible possible.

We're really proud of what we do and we want everyone to know about it. The Marketing & Communications department at The Banff Centre is looking for an experienced Marketing Officer to join their team in increasing awareness, understanding, and appreciation of our world-class programs, services, and events. Our Marketing Officers are highly-motivated, self-starters who thrive in a creative, team environment. They successfully manage multiple tasks and projects while remaining flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Attentive listeners, with excellent interpersonal skills, they are collaborative, committed team members adding strategic value based on their subject-matter expertise.

As Marketing Officer - Development at The Banff Centre, your assignment is the Development portfolio and your mission is to create and implement a dynamic and engaging marketing plan for your portfolio to build audience and raise awareness of the impact of the professional and artistic development provided by Banff Centre programs at the local, regional, national and international level.

Through consultation with the department's liaison and collaboration with other members of the Marketing & Communications team, you will conduct thorough research, set goals and objectives, identify your target audience and create and execute a comprehensive strategy to reach these target groups. You will maintain a budget for your marketing plan, set benchmarks to measure its success, and at completion, evaluate the effectiveness of your overall strategy and marketing activities.

Do you share our mission to Inspire Creativity? If you have the following qualifications then we want to hear from you:

  • bachelor's degree or diploma in communications, marketing, or public relations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • at least five years of demonstrable success at all stages of campaign development, implementation, and evaluation
  • thorough knowledge of marketing and communications practices
  • fluent in English, with strong research, writing, and editing skills
  • understanding and experience working in the arts or a post-secondary environment is an asset
  • experience in fundraising/development is an asset

Apply online via our website at www.banffcentre.ca/careers/.  Click on the Marketing Officer – Development job title to be taken to the online job posting.  Create a candidate profile for yourself by clicking on "Apply for this Position" at the bottom of the posting. Include your resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience matches this opportunity and why you are a fit for The Banff Centre.

We are accepting applications for our new Marketing Officer - Development from August 1 to August 16, 2013.

Special Requirements

Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check through the local R.C.M.P. detachment, verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be made.

Employment Terms & Benefits

In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.

This position pays $3828.93 per month increasing to $4255.33 per month after probation, working 40 hours per week.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 16, 2013
Date de début: 
Lundi, Septembre 23, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Banff
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
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.banffcentre.ca/careers/

Cultural Festivals Assistant

Cultural Festivals Assistant

Hours of work: Full time - Some weekend and evening work particularly in June.
Salary: negotiable
Responsible to: Cultural Festivals Coordinator and Artistic Director
Application closing date: September 15, 2013
Location:  Swift Current, SK
Job Purpose:
Under the guidance and direction of the Cultural Festivals Coordinator, CF Assistant will provide support for the development and implementation of a series of musical concerts, a winter blues festival, an international kite festival and a summer music festival annually. The responsibilities include operations management, fundraising, marketing and public relations.

Operations Management:
The CF Assistant will assist in overseeing all aspects of the events and
festivals. They will assume the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, schedule, train, and supervise a team of over 300 volunteers.
Duties and responsibilities:
• have an active role in event planning and implementation process
• organize and maintain an efficient and effective filing system
• manage festival and event infrastructure planning, setup and cleanup
• complete financial management and record keeping for all events
• conduct surveys of stakeholders
• compile an archive (hard copy and electronic) of all organizational activities
• complete ‘Safe Food Handling’ and ‘Serve it Right” certifications
• continually critique, analyze and suggest improvements

Fundraising:
The Cultural Festivals Assistant will assist in securing funding for all the events and festivals including grant writing and reporting. The CF Assistant will manage sponsor and potential sponsor databases, assist with sponsor communications, ensure sponsor benefits are met and complete follow-up reports.
Duties and responsibilities:
• research new fundraising opportunities
• maintain databases, statistics and reports
• submit written reports to all the sponsors and funding organizations
• compile an archive (hard copy and electronic) of all fundraising activities
• continually critique, analyze and suggest improvements

Marketing:
The Cultural Festivals Coordinator will assist with the development and implementation of the communications, marketing and promotions plan for all the events and festivals. Duties and responsibilities:
• research new marketing opportunities
• prepare written reports on all marketing and promotional activities
• compile an archive (hard copy and electronic) of all marketing activities
• continually critique, analyze and suggest improvements

Qualifications:
Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The CF Assistant must be an experienced, take charge professional with the ability to manage administration and logistics of the diverse festivals and events.

The event coordinator should have a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.

Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism.
Ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
At least 1 year experience with office administrative management.
At least 1 year marketing experience.
At least 3 years experience coordinating special events and festivals.
Proficient using Apple computers and programs.
Knowledge of social networking tools and methods
 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Dimanche, Septembre 15, 2013
Date de début: 
Mardi, Octobre 1, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Swift Current
Province: 
Saskatchewan
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Agent(e) de développement de la programmation artistique

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario Inc. (TNO) est une compagnie professionnelle de théâtre qui opère en français à Sudbury, en Ontario (21, boulevard Lasalle, P3A 6B1).

Le TNO est à la recherche d’une personne pour pourvoir au poste d’agent(e) de développement de la programmation artistique (Chargé(e) de programmation). Le ou la titulaire de ce poste relàve de la direction artistique et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec cette dernière afin de mettre en oeuvre la programmation artistique.

Responsabilités:
-Mettre en oeuvre la programmation artistique développée par la directrice artistique du TNO en fonction des objectifs établis à l'interne;
-Identifier le public cible pour chacun des spectacles de la programmation artistique et assurer son recrutement par différentes stratégies de développement de public;
-Mettre en oeuvre des stratégies de rétention et d’augmentation de public pour les détenteurs de billets simples et les abonnés en lien avec la programmation artistique;
-Assurer le développement qualitatif du public par le biais d’activités ou d’initiatives de médiation culturelle selon les différents spectacles de la programmation artistique ou groupes d’âge;
-Encadrer les groupes scolaires qui assistent aux spectacles de la programmation jeunesse;
-Assurer le recrutement des bénévoles nécessaires pour la mise en oeuvre de la programmation artistique.

Consultez le www.leTNO.ca, sous la rubrique Emplois, afin de connaître le profil recherché, les exigences et les conditions d’embauche.

Une maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, oral et écrit, est essentielle afin d'accéder à ce poste.

Veuillez nous acheminer votre curriculum vitæ et une lettre décrivant vos aptitudes pour l’emploi (en français) d’ici le vendredi 9 mai 2014, à 17h, à l’adresse suivante : artistique@leTNO.ca à l’attention de Geneviève Pineault – directrice artistique.

Période d’entrevues : 13 au 15 mai 2014, à Sudbury

Le TNO ne communiquera qu’avec les personnes dont la candidature sera retenue pour une entrevue.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 9, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 2, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Sudbury
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Communications Intern

Duration:  27 weeks, with possibility for extension to one year
Start Date: September 16, 2013
End Date:  March 24, 2014
Language of work:  English

Playwrights Theatre Centre in Vancouver is seeking a Communications Intern for a fulltime position for six months beginning September 16, 2013. 

Reporting directly to the Artistic and Executive Director, the Communications Intern is responsible for the smooth operation, efficiency, and growth of the community engagement programs of PTC. The purpose of these programs is to better reach, communicate, and interact with our key stakeholders who include professional playwrights, theatre producers locally and nationally, and our members.

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Assess, recommend, and implement strategies for the growth of our community engagement program
  • Design and conduct research with existing and target stakeholders
  • Create an integrated, repeatable, community engagement strategy
  • Develop and oversee the production of communications collateral and tools, including annual reports, presentation folders, web pages, data bases, social media networks, policies and systems to successfully deliver core community engagement programs
  • Work with the Managing Producer to plan and host public events
  • Identify tools and other resources required to improve communications efficiencies

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education Level: Completed post-secondary program in Arts Administration or Communications

Skills Required/qualifications:

  1. Excellent interpersonal skills
  2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
  3. Attention to detail
  4. Excellent organizational skills
  5. Able to complete tasks independently
  6. Intention to pursue a career in the cultural sector
  7. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and social media platforms
  8. Research skills, online and archival
  9. Familiarity with database use and search design would be an asset
  10. Familiarity with marketing and communications design and production would be an asset
  11. Ability to speak and write Chinese would be an asset.

The position is for a full time, 35 hour week at $18 per hour for 27 weeks.  Applicants must be no more than 30 years of age, out of school, and a post-secondary graduate. 

PTC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified applicants.

The deadline for applications is August 20, 2013. 

A complete application will include the candidate’s resume, a cover letter and two samples of writing from reports, grant applications, newsletters, or blogs.  Please send documents in PDF format identified with your name and the word communications (eg. Acandidate_communications.pdf) to hiringcommittee@playwrightstheatre.com with Communications Intern in the subject line.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mardi, Août 20, 2013
Date de début: 
Lundi, Septembre 16, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Vancouver
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
Niveau de scolarité: 
Diplôme d'études secondaires
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Paper Things Retail Manager

The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada invites applications for a contract position of Retail Manager with the potential to become a full time permanent position.  Reporting directly to the Director – Paper Things, the Retail Manager is responsible for the management and development of the day-to-day operations of Paper Things, located at 99 Yorkville Avenue and online sales through paperthings.ca.

The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization with a unique focus on fundraising in order to purchase new repertoire for The National Ballet of Canada through the Build-A-Ballet Fund®.   Our primary sources of fund raising include our commercial operations, Paper Things, the Ballet Boutique and The Pointe Shoe Lady.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing and motivating a team of paid staff and volunteer-workers in conjunction with the Director – Paper Things and the Director – Membership.
  • Delivering excellent customer service
  • Sourcing, selecting and buying fine paper products,  giftware and other merchandise suitable for sale to a sophisticated clientele
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with wholesale and retail suppliers and agencies
  • Coordinating shipping, receiving and customs brokerage
  • Inventory management and control
  • Preparing monthly management reports including sales analysis and forecasting;
  • Overseeing banking, invoice payments, daily cash reconciliations, and reports to management
  • Overseeing the development of online retail sales through paperthings.ca
  • Maintaining a high standard of artistic presentation throughout the store
  • Other duties as assigned

This is a full-time contract position based on a standard 40 hour work week.  The schedule is flexible and will include weekend and weekday shifts.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Retail management and buying experience
  • Effective financial management capabilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working  with and coordinating volunteer-workers
  • Innovative thinker with excellent problem solving skills
  • Strong organization skills
  • Open to feedback and implementing change in a timely manner
  • Ability to assess and provide feedback (on an ongoing and consistent basis)
  • Good computer skills

Please submit a resume and cover letter including salary expectations by August 23, 2013 to:

Director – Paper Things

The Volunteer Committee, The National Ballet of Canada

99 Yorkville Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, M5R 3K5

Email: ballet.paperthings@gmail.com

The Volunteer Committee thanks all applicants in advance; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone calls.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 23, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Events and Rentals Manager

The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dynamic Events and Rentals Manager to join our team. For 37 years, GCTC has been dedicated to fostering, producing, and promoting excellent, professional Canadian Theatre that provokes the examination of contemporary life and our place in the world. GCTC is a centre for Ottawa’s arts community with 2800 subscribers, 11,000 single-ticket purchasers, and 150 volunteers. With over 80 world premieres of new Canadian works in our history, GCTC is respected across Canada for innovative, high quality artistic programming and is known for its development of new Canadian works. Within its new home the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre, is the 262 seat Irving Greenberg Theatre and a black box Studio theatre with flexible seating for 75+. GCTC is operational year round and produces a winter subscription series on the main stage from September to June, offers theatrical and event rentals, and conducts an arts education program.

 

The Events and Rentals Manager’s primary responsibilities are broken up into 3 main functions;

1. Events and Rentals: 

  • Facilitate private and corporate rentals, catering to the client needs.  Understanding the needs of the client and planning the event based on their requirements is fundamental.  Requirements may include; arranging for catering, entertainment, equipment (projection, lighting, sound, video, staging), scheduling and supervision of staff/volunteers, promotion, décor, facility security and budgeting.
  • Plan and organize GCTC internal corporate events and GCTC department events for both the Development and Community Outreach Departments.  In addition to the aforementioned requirements, departmental events will require collaboration between departments, with a stronger focus on budgeting and acquiring In-Kind donations of food/equipment/prizes etc.
  • Work with the Production department to meet all of the union house regulations when technical requirements are present for any type of event or rental.  Provide advance notice of tech requirements to ensure proper staff scheduling.

 

2.  Bar Management:

  • Manage all aspect of the operation of the 2 on-site satellite bars, including: staffing, sales, inventory controls, purchasing, stocking, record keeping, daily float reconciliation.
  • Ensure ACGO standards are adhered to.
  • Hire and train new staff as needed.

 

3.  Sponsorship/Donation (In Kind) Management:

  • Maintain existing relationships with sponsors that provide In-Kind donations. (items such as linens, flowers, catering, equipment)
  • Identify and develop new relationships for In-Kind donations/sponsorships, with a focus on how we can reciprocate the sponsor’s donation with value added services of our own.
  • Secure In-Kind catering for a minimum of 12 events per year

 

The position requires a high level of organizational and planning expertise, strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, balancing of multiple responsibilities and events, problem solving and the ability to make last minute decisions.  The successful candidate will possess the skills and qualifications listed below:

 

Professional Skills

  • Previous experience and/or education in event and/or project management
  • Previous experience in managing staff and/or volunteers
  • Previous experience in revenue generation and budget management
  • Proven track record meeting and adhering to tight deadlines.
  • High level of computer proficiency & exceptional proofreading skills

 

Asset Skills

  • Experience in or knowledge of the practice of theatre and the performing arts.
  • Experience in or knowledge of the function of a not-for-profit organization and business model.
  • Experience in or knowledge of working in unionized spaces and applicable guidelines.
  • Experience in or knowledge of catering and best practices
  • Experience in or knowledge of basic technical requirements for lighting, sound & projections
  • Valid driver’s license and a vehicle and valid first aid certification.

 

About you:

  • You are an energetic, resourceful, unflappable, self-starter with a reputation for getting things done.
  • You are a highly organized individual, with the ability to successfully prioritize and complete multiple tasks and deliverables on overlapping short-and long-term timetables
  • You pay close attention to details, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
  • You are a skilful communicator, in person and in writing, and one who is able to represent the Company to its clients and the public and work effectively with all levels of staff and volunteers
  • You thrive in a busy environment and your positive outlook with be an asset to our team.
  • You must be able to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends on a regular basis.

 

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume complete with salary expectations, references, and availability by August 16th, 2013 to: Nancy Oakley, General Manager, E-mail: gm@gctc.ca. We thank all applicants, however, please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Août 16, 2013
Date de début: 
Mercredi, Septembre 4, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

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