President and CEO of the National Arts Centre

President & CEO of the National Arts Centre This is an enviable opportunity to lead an organization that plays a central role in the cultural life of Canada’s capital city. The NAC has dramatically increased its national role and has become an increasing source of pride for Canadians. Benefiting from what is arguably the strongest artistic team in North America, the new President and CEO will provide vision and leadership to guide the organization into its next phase of growth. This individual will drive the development of new initiatives that support the NAC’s mandate, both on its four stages in the Nation’s Capital, and in the performing arts across Canada. This includes the Centre’s bold new emphasis on supporting the creation of ambitious new Canadian work in theatre, dance and music. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… To explore this exciting opportunity, please contact the Executive Search Director at 1-866-850-ARTS (2787) extension 518 or visit nac-cna.ca/en/ceo

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Jeudi, Novembre 30, 2017
Date de début: 
Jeudi, Novembre 2, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
https://nac-cna.ca/en/ceo

Director, Marketing & Community Investment

The Director, Marketing & Community Investment oversees the marketing, communications, and sponsorship activities for the organization. This position involves stewarding existing partnerships, identifying strategic opportunities, preparing partnership proposals, overseeing sponsorship activation. This role leads the Marketing & Communications and Community Investment teams in meeting attendance and budget targets. In this role, you are actively involved in creating and implementing marketing campaigns, driving sales for events, programs, and rentals, stewarding partners, attending community events and ensuring brand-consistent ongoing communications with all stakeholders.

You will thrive in this role if you love meeting new people and attending events and you are passionate about the value arts bring to the community as a whole. You are energized by being at events greeting patrons, sponsors, and community partners. Through your professional and personal inclinations, you reveal your connectedness to the community. As an ambassador for the arts in Edmonton, you possess the ability to nurture positive relationships with all organizational stakeholders including guests, donors, community groups, media, volunteers, and internally with all levels of personnel in the organization.

Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree and/or related experience with marketing, sales, community relations, sponsorships, and communications. This role is ideal for someone with marketing and business analysis acumen and is strongly inclined to be communicative and team-oriented. Experience in digital marketing and media buys is essential. While pursuing goals with vigour, you interact respectfully and confidently with others. You demonstrate a capacity for fostering long-term relationships, as well as proven abilities to identify new opportunities and create and implement plans. Experience in marketing arts events and learning programs within the not-for-profit sector is beneficial.

If you enjoy the challenge of surpassing your own targets and building mutually beneficial relationships that contribute to a better community for everyone, submit your application to begin your career with one of Edmonton’s finest arts organizations. What you get is a full-time position leading an exceptional team of creative individuals and opportunities to flex your own creativity and develop professionally. This is a flexible working environment and evening and weekend work is required. 

Please submit résumé and cover letter as a single-attachment PDF to Julia Darby at jdarby@winspearcentre.com. Subject line: Director, Marketing & Community Investment. We are committed to diversity and equity in employment, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Please mention how you heard about this posting. No phone calls. Position will remain open until suitable candidate is found. We sincerely thank all applicants. Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Novembre 15, 2017
Date de début: 
Vendredi, Octobre 27, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.winspearcentre.com/employment

General Manager

Gwaandak Theatre is looking for a passionate, creative, vibrant General Manager to join our team, helping us to deliver our 17th season and build for the next decade.

This is a permanent position of 25 hours/week beginning on November 20, 2017 (start date is negotiable), with strong potential to become a permanent full-time position of 30 hours/week. This job is based in beautiful Whitehorse, Yukon.

Gwaandak Theatre is dedicated to producing and touring professional plays to empower Indigenous and Northern voices. Our vision is to illuminate Indigenous and Northern Stories around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager leads the theatre’s administrative, financial and managerial functions in collaboration with the Artistic Director and within the context of policies defined by the Board of Directors. This position directly supervises staff and contractors in the following areas: Bookkeeping/Accounting, Marketing, Development and Communications, Fundraising and Sponsorships, Internships and Summer Positions, and Theatre Production.

KEY TASKS (LEAD)

Financial Management

  • Overseeing the day-to-day financial management (payroll, payments, deposits, etc.)
  • Providing full bookkeeping services
  • Preparing the financial section of all government funding applications and reports
  • Developing detailed annual fundraising plans and soliciting sponsorships and donations
  • Preparing reports to fulfil obligations re: Canada Revenue Agency (GST, T2, T4, Payroll Remittances)
  • Preparing year-end financial statements

Human Resources Management

  • Recruiting, hiring, orienting, training and supervising the performance of all employees, contractors, freelancers and volunteers
  • Negotiating fees and executing contracts
  • Promoting excellent internal communication

Marketing and Communication

  • Developing and delivering marketing and communication strategies
  • Overseeing earned revenue strategies
  • Maintaining good relationships with local, regional and national media
  • Overseeing the production of all promotional materials

Governance

  • Ex-officio non-voting member of the theatre’s Board of directors and committees, actively participating as necessary and serving in an advisory capacity
  • Providing policy advice to the Board of directors and implementing the adopted policies and procedures
  • Coordinating action plans developed by Committees and the Board
  • Ensuring interchange of information between Board of directors and Committees
  • Preparing reports to fulfil obligations re: Yukon Government Societies Act
  • Organizing the Annual General Meeting

General

  • Being the daily ambassador for the organization, responding to phone and e-mail inquiries and welcoming walk-in visitors
  • Ensuring office equipment, Internet and email functionality are maintained
  • Maintaining a safe, healthy and effective workplace, including maintaining insurance coverage, compliance with Yukon Workers Compensation Health & Safety requirements
  • Planning and overseeing future capital equipment needs including IT, communications, touring and other office equipment
  • Overseeing all matters related to the rental of office, storage space, and venues
  • Undertaking any other duties relevant to this position as required by the Board of Directors

KEY TASKS (JOINT RESPONSIBILITY WITH ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

  • Representing the theatre in a wide range of contexts, and attending arts group meetings to shape regional and national strategies
  • Maintaining and developing the theatre’s relationships with its principal funders
  • Exploring and developing new creative and financial partnerships with a variety of arts and cultural organizations
  • Working alongside the Board of Directors to keep them informed of theatre developments, including writing and presenting reports at board meetings
  • Developing and implementing the theatre’s strategic plan and reviewing on an annual basis
  • Developing, managing and monitoring annual operating and project budgets for approval by the Board of Directors
  • Coordinating and supervising the annual programming of work including the management and development of touring
  • Developing visual ideas to assist in marketing the theatre’s work
  • Upholding and maintaining a respectful workplace
  • Working within the theatre’s policy guidelines in areas such as Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

The successful candidate will be an experienced and capable senior manager who is willing and able to work in a co-management leadership culture. In addition to being a passionate advocate for the performing arts, the candidate will have the following:

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years at senior level in theatre, arts or cultural organization
  • Leadership within an accountable framework
  • Tour booking/management
  • Managing Information & Communication Technology systems/resources
  • Developing and implementing strategies
  • Fundraising from a variety of sources – charitable, commercial and public
  • Successful partnerships
  • Marketing and communications

 

Qualifications/ training

  • Arts management qualifications or related training and experience
  • Microsoft Office, Sage, Adobe Suite
  • Valid drivers’ license required/own transportation an asset

Skills

 

  • Excellent verbal & written communication
  • Proven track record in financial planning/management
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and self-motivated
  • High degree of computer literacy
  • Ability to manage & prioritize conflicting work demands
  • Leader and people manager
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Good negotiator & critical thinker

 

If this appeals to you and you believe you can make a difference through theatre, we want to hear from you. We strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of First Nations, Inuit and Métis origin, and from other Indigenous and visible minority backgrounds, in keeping with our company’s mandate.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a permanent position at $21-25 per hour (DOE) plus vacation pay, for an average of 25 hours per week (with potential for up to 30h/week).

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications with a resume and at least two relevant letters of reference by Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 4:00 pm PST to info@gwaandaktheatre.ca with the subject line “Submission General Manager”. For further information, please visit gwaandaktheatre.ca or call/email Gwaandak Theatre’s General Manager, Marjolène Gauthier, at 867-393-2676. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Novembre 8, 2017
Date de début: 
Lundi, Novembre 20, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Whitehorse
Province: 
Yukon
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Direction générale

PRINCIPALES RESPONSABILITÉS
 
1. Leadership et gestion stratégique

  • Adhérer à la mission et aux valeurs de LNSGD.
  • Porter la vision de l’organisme.
  • Soutenir le développement du plan stratégique, en lien avec la mission de l’organisme.
  • S’assurer de la mise en œuvre du plan stratégique.
  • En collaboration avec les compagnies membres et les autres collaborateurs artistiques, élaborer, développer et proposer une programmation artistique pour LNSGD, ainsi que des objectifs et des orientations pour les prochaines années.
  • En collaboration avec les directions artistiques des compagnies membres et les autres collaborateurs artistiques, élaborer et assurer la mise en œuvre de la programmation artistique (théâtre, musique et danse).
  • Cerner et évaluer les enjeux internes et externes qui ont une incidence sur l’organisme et proposer des moyens pour y répondre.
  • Évaluer, avec l’équipe, les résultats des activités entreprises et en faire rapport.
  • Favoriser le fonctionnement efficace et harmonieux entre les compagnies membres et l’équipe de LNSGD (bénévoles et employés).
  • Représenter LNSGD ou s’assurer de la représentation de LNSGD auprès des intervenants susceptibles de contribuer à son développement.
  • Agir, à la demande de la présidence du c.a. ou d’autres personnes désignées, en tant que porte-parole de l’organisme.

2. Planification et gestion des opérations

  • Établir, en collaboration avec la direction des finances et de l’administration (DFA), un plan opérationnel favorisant l'accomplissement de la mission de LNSGD.
  • Appuyer le c.a. afin d’assurer une bonne gouvernance.
  • Mettre en place et suivre le travail des comités internes nécessaires pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de LNSGD.
  • Superviser, en collaboration avec la DFA, les opérations afin que les activités puissent se dérouler dans des conditions optimales.
  • Élaborer des politiques (ou modifications), procédures et échéanciers afin d’assurer une gestion efficace de l’organisme.

3. Planification et gestion des programmes

  • Évaluer le positionnement de l'organisme par rapport à son marché et à son environnement.
  • Développer ou entretenir des partenariats afin de réaliser la programmation et d’atteindre les objectifs de LNSGD.
  • Concevoir, modifier, développer et mettre en œuvre des services, programmes ou projets afin d’assurer le développement de LNSGD.
  • Élaborer et présenter aux différents bailleurs de fonds les demandes de subventions et les rapports sur la programmation et les opérations.
  • Entretenir une connaissance du secteur artistique, participer à la vie des associations professionnelles et maintenir des liens avec les professionnels de diverses disciplines.
  • Collaborer à la conception et la mise en place d'activités de développement des publics ou d'actions culturelles en soutien à la programmation de LNSGD.
  • Assurer un archivage rigoureux afin de conserver la mémoire corporative et la gestion de son savoir.

 
4. Planification et gestion des ressources humaines (en collaboration avec la DFA)

  • Développer, proposer, faire approuver et mettre en œuvre des politiques, procédures et pratiques de gestion des ressources humaines.
  • Superviser le personnel et assurer l’application d’une bonne gestion des ressources humaines conformément aux valeurs et à la politique des ressources humaines de LNSGD.

5. Planification et gestion des finances (en collaboration avec la DFA)

  • Préparer, proposer et voir à mettre en œuvre le budget général de l'organisme.
  • Développer des sources de financement, établir un plan de collecte de fonds et superviser sa mise en œuvre afin d'accroitre le financement de LNSGD.
  • Participer à des activités de collecte de fonds et soutenir la campagne majeure.
  • Rester à l’affût des stratégies de diversification financière provenant de sources publiques, privées et communautaires.
  • Gérer le budget annuel.

6. Relations avec la communauté et revendication

  • Communiquer avec les intervenants afin de les tenir au courant des activités de l'organisme et de cerner l'évolution de la communauté cliente de l'organisme.
  • Établir de bonnes relations de travail avec la communauté, les organismes de financement et les politiciens en vue de faciliter l'atteinte des buts de LNSGD.

7. Gestion des risques

  • Cerner et évaluer les risques propre à l'organisme, qu'ils concernent ses gens, ses biens, ses finances ou sa réputation et prendre des mesures pour contrôler ces risques.
  • Faire rapport périodiquement au c.a. sur tous les risques en cours.

8. Communications et relations interpersonnelles

  • Entretenir des relations harmonieuses avec les membres du c.a., l'équipe de LNSGD et les compagnies membres.
  • Maintenir des relations harmonieuses et avec les partenaires, les bailleurs de fonds et les différents ministères et agences (provincial, fédéral et municipal) intervenant dans les champs d’intérêt de LNSGD.
  • Maintenir d’excellentes relations avec le milieu culturel et artistique francophone de l’Ontario et avec le milieu culturel et artistique francophone du Canada.
  • Entretenir une communication claire dans un français impeccable avec les membres, le public, les partenaires et les ministères.
  • Assurer une qualité professionnelle de rédaction et d’expression en anglais.

CONNAISSANCES, COMPÉTENCES ET QUALITÉS PERSONNELLES
 
1. Connaissances

  • Connaissance des principes de leadership et de gestion propre à un OSBL.
  • Connaissance du milieu culturel, artistique et théâtrale.
  • Connaissance de la gestion des ressources humaines.
  • Connaissance de la gestion financière.
  • Connaissance de la gestion de projets.
  • Connaissance des stratégies de communication.
  • Connaissance du milieu franco-ontarien.

2. Compétences

  • Compétence en informatique.
  • Compétence en gestion financière, en ressources humaines et en gestion de projets.

3. Qualités personnelles
 
Le titulaire de ce poste doit exercer une influence positive sur l’ensemble de l’organisation et devrait avoir des qualités de rassembleur. Il ou elle doit posséder des compétences manifestes dans les domaines suivants :

  • Capacité d'adaptation : Savoir faire preuve de flexibilité, de polyvalence et de tolérance dans un milieu de travail en constante évolution.
  • Éthique : Bien comprendre les principes d'un comportement et de pratiques administratives acceptables et assurer que son propre comportement et le comportement des autres cadrent avec ces normes et s'alignent selon les valeurs de l'organisme.
  • Établissement de relations : Établir et entretenir des relations de travail positives.
  • Communication : Savoir écouter, s'exprimer et écrire de façon claire et réfléchie; en temps opportun, utiliser des outils et des techniques de communication appropriés.
  • Créativité et innovation : Savoir imaginer des façons nouvelles et uniques d'améliorer la situation de l'organisme.
  • Promotion du travail en équipe et gestion participative : Savoir bien travailler en collaboration avec autrui en vue d'établir des objectifs, de résoudre des problèmes et de prendre des décisions qui permettront à l'organisme de réaliser des gains d'efficacité.
  • Résolution de problèmes : Évaluer des situations posant problème en vue de cerner les causes, de rassembler et d'analyser l'information pertinente, de proposer des solutions, de faire des recommandations et de régler les problèmes.

EXPÉRIENCE ET FORMATION

  • Posséder plus de cinq années d'expérience acquise dans des postes de direction à responsabilités croissantes dans des organismes du secteur artistique ou culturel.
  • Expérience dans la production et la diffusion des arts de la scène.
  • Une formation post-secondaire en arts ou en gestion ou une expérience équivalente.

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

  • Lieu de travail : Ottawa
  • Horaire variable
  • Salaire et bénéfices marginaux : selon les politiques de l’organisme
  • Échelle salariale en vigueur : entre 82 000 $ à 92 000 $
  • Date d’entrée en poste : novembre 2017

Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez nous faire parvenir votre C.V., accompagné d’une lettre de motivation expliquant notamment ce qui fait de vous le candidat idéal, au-delà de votre expérience professionnelle, par courriel à : embauche@nouvellescene.com, en indiquant clairement la mention Candidature – Direction générale. 
 
Date limite de réception des candidatures : Le lundi 6 novembre 2017 à minuit.

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Novembre 6, 2017
Date de début: 
Lundi, Novembre 27, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Production Manager

The Production Manager has the primary responsibility for management of all technical and production elements of Kelowna Actors Studio. Reporting to the Artistic Managing Director, and working closely with the Executive Producer, this position maintains a high level of artistic integrity, safety and an appropriate working environment for artistic and production personnel.  The Production Manager also works to support the maintenance and improvement of the facility and all equipment therein. The position supervises all production related and technical staff.

 

The Kelowna Actors Studio offers approximately 11,000 square feet of space dividied into four main areas;  A 230 seat theatre including 91 dinner seats with full table service, mirrored rehearsal/dance studio, set and props construction/storage; kitchen; licensed bar and general office area. The company does 7 mainstage productions a year as well as class and special presentations. The theatre also houses a high school for the arts.  

 

KAS positions itself in the local cultural scene as a comprehensive home for the theatre arts, offering educational, volunteer and performance opportunities for children and adults in all aspects of theatre production.

 

Qualifications: 

Diploma in theatre arts/production or a related field and/or minimum of three years experience in a working theatre

Extensive knowledge of stagecraft materials and supplies 

Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to use independent judgement

Demonstrated ability to undertake increasing and varied responsibilities

Capable of handling stress and working under pressure, able to meet deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to use patience and tack when dealing with conflict

Extensive knowledge and experience in the performing arts industry 

Strong time management skills

Proactive

Able to demonstrate fiscal responsibility

Ability to multi-task

Able to work in an environment where a diversity of people and situations are encountered 

Note: The candidate must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends 

 

 

Responsibilities include:

Design of season and class productions (Ability to create construction drawings in AutoCAD for all scenic elements)

Light Design, Programming and Hang (Programming Q Lab/ETC Boards)

Co-ordinate times and deadlines for build of set and set pieces with Construction Contractor(s). 

Co-ordinate colour schemes, furniture, décor and additional design needs with Artistic Director, Director and Décor departments

Co-ordinate, load in times, and all other times regarding crew and cast production times as well as organize and co-ordinate any rental equipment needed for production purposes.

Assist Props head with specialty prop pieces that may need build considerations.

Implementation of stage augmentations.  For example, track systems, Roll drops, blacks etc.

Sound & Mic Operation is an asset.

Stage Management is an asset

Set Construction is an asset 

 

Requirements:

Valid Drivers License

High professional standards with acute attention to details

Exceptional communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people

Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and to establish and meet deadlines in a timely manner

Carpentry skills are an asset

Weekend and evening work required

 

Remuneration:

$50,000 - $60,000 per year

 

Further information on Kelowna Actors Studio can be found on our website at https://www.kelownaactorsstudio.com/about/

 

No phone inquiries please

 

How to Apply:

Please send resume with cover letter in pdf format (please label the pdf with your name: SurnameFirstname.pdf) via email to: Randy Leslie, Artistic Managing Director Randy@KelownaActorsStudio.com

 

All applications will be treated in confidence.  No telephone inquiries please. Kelowna Actors Studio is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its employment practices and in all its work.  We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

 
 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Novembre 24, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Kelowna
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Administrator

The Pumphouse Theatre is one of Calgary’s leading performing arts organizations and for 45 years has been providing affordable, professional quality facilities and services to Calgary’s cultural community and fostering development through arts education programming.  We are seeking applications to fill the position of Administrator. This is a full-time position and a critical role in our management team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and liaising with senior managers, the Administrator is responsible for administrative and managerial tasks related to the programs and operations of the Pumphouse Theatre.
 
Functional aspects of the position will include:
 

  • Management of public and private funding applications: ongoing operational funding and sourcing new and project streams.
  • Overseeing Pumphouse Theatre Society communications: managing online presence by creating and posting all website, social media, and digital newsletter content; creating and distributing marketing materials for education program and Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival; and liaising with publicity contractors.
  • Collaborate with Director of Programming to conceive of and execute Lobby Art Gallery Exhibits.
  • Ensure execution of all rental client contracts.
  • Collaborate with CEO and other senior staff on programming and strategic planning.
  • Aid senior staff and board in volunteer coordination and event execution.
  • Office administration: supervise departmental budgets, order supplies, field donation requests and other community-related requests
  • Other duties as fits successful candidate’s experience and skills.

The ideal candidate will possess:
 

  • A post-secondary degree and/or 5 years related experience in arts management;
  • Excellent communication skills, organizational/strategic planning, presentation and interpersonal skills;
  • Competency in the use of Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of programs like WordPress, Photoshop, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, and Survey Monkey are considered an asset; and
  • Excellent conceptualization, problem-solving & project leadership skills.

We offer a competitive benefits package (extended health and dental, short and long term disability, travel and life insurance) and salary is commensurate with experience.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume (including three professional references).  Applications will be accepted until October 30, or until the position is filled. 
 
Applications can be emailed to Michelle Kneale at michelle@pumphousetheatre.ca; mailed to 2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW Calgary, AB T3C 3P5; or faxed to 403-237-5357.
 
The Pumphouse wishes to thank all those that apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone inquiries please.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Novembre 3, 2017
Date de début: 
Mardi, Novembre 21, 2017
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

Communications Coordinator

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (YCW position)

Job specifications

Wage: $19/hour

Start Date: October 30, 2017

End Date: March 30, 2018

Job description

The Ontario Culture Days Communications Coordinator will be supporting the Ontario Culture Days (OnCD) team during the crucial lead-up to the 9th annual Culture Days celebration weekend and will be supporting both internal and external communications.

About Culture Days

Culture Days is Canada’s annual grassroots arts and cultural participation event led by arts-lovers, cultural aficionados and the arts and cultural sector in collaboration with municipalities, public funding agencies, provincial governments, the private sector and the media. Culture Days provides support, tools and resources to a wide variety of artists and cultural organizations to help them unite the country through engagement in culture.

The ninthannual Culture Days will take place in the Fall of 2018. In 2016, over 2 million Canadians participated in the Culture Days weekend and 7,600 free activities were held in 866 cities and towns across Canada, including more than 2190 activities in Ontario.

Job Details

The Communications Coordinator will be involved in many aspects of the planning and execution of the provincial Culture Days events including communicating with external and internal stakeholders and the general public. The Coordinator will support network communications including developing tipsheets, blog posts, videos, social media content and other tools for participating artists and cultural groups.

Tasks include:

• Providing one-on-one support to internal and external stakeholders and helping to create and disseminate tips, tools and information about participating in Culture Days

• Collecting, writing, scheduling and sharing stories about Culture Days via social networks, the Culture Days blog, e-newsletter and website

• Monitoring and developing content for Culture Days marketing and communication materials

• Assisting with PR, Marketing, special event(s) planning and coordination

• Helping to collect, process and analyze participation data from activity organizers and the public.

• Coordinating website updates

Qualifications:

• A recent graduate of an undergraduate or post-graduate program in Arts Management, Communications, Event Management, Cultural Policy, Museum Studies, Visual or Performing Arts or a related field (must have graduated within the last 24 months at the start of employment)

• A strong background in project management and event planning

• An ability to work independently; maintain a pro-active attitude towards achieving goals and possess excellent attention to detail

• Possess a high level of familiarity with computer programs, especially Microsoft Office and social media platforms. Experience with Word Press is considered an asset

• Some experience with databases, video editing, and design software is an asset

• A desire to work in the arts and cultural sector and a passion for the arts, culture and heritage

• Excellent communications skills (written and spoken)

• A basic understanding of event promotions, PR, marketing and social media communications strategies

• Advanced reading comprehension and conversational French will be an asset

Application deadline: 5 p.m., October 23, 2017

Please send resumes and cover letters to:

Ruth Burns, ruth.burns@culturedays.ca

To participate in this internship, the candidate must meet the eligibility requirements outlined on the Young Canada Works website.

Funding for this internship has been made possible in part through a contribution from the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, Department of Canadian Heritage. The Cultural Human Resources Council administers this component of the YCW program on behalf of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The position is open to all qualified applicants, although preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Ontario Culture Days is an inclusive and equitable organization encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. Please see the ONCD Equity Policy for details.

Ontario Culture Days is supported by the Ontario Arts Council, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Ontario in recognition of Celebrate the Artist Weekend.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Octobre 23, 2017
Date de début: 
Lundi, Octobre 30, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Langues supplémentaires: 
French is a major asset
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Coordonnateur / Coordonnatrice des communications (gestion de projets)

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario est un organisme 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.

Remplacement contractuel de congé de maternité
Numéro du concours : 12-17
Date d'échéance de soumission de candidature : Le 27 octobre 2017
Type de contrat : Période fixe temporaire
Affiliation : Poste syndiqué
Date de début du contrat : Le 1er décembre 2017
Date de fin du contrat : Le 3 juin 2019
Rémunération : 50 643 $ - 75 965 $
Emplacement : Toronto

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario (CAO) cherche une personne axée sur les résultats, qui est capable de travailler sous pression tout en respectant des délais serrés, pour coordonner les demandes et les plans de communication (p. ex., activités spéciales, documentation imprimée et électronique, exposés), les gérer, et veiller à ce qu’ils soient documentés, priorisés et traités efficacement et en temps utile. Le titulaire de ce poste est également chargé de coordonner la production et la livraison de publications, présentoirs, publicités et projets connexes visant à réaliser les objectifs stratégiques de l’organisme et devra, à cette fin, collaborer avec des rédacteurs, des réviseurs, des traducteurs, des graphistes et des imprimeurs.

Principales responsabilités :

• Relevant de la directrice des communications, le titulaire de ce poste sera appelé à contribuer à la stratégie de communication globale, notamment à suggérer et à planifier le matériel imprimé, audiovisuel et de présentation qui répond aux besoins de communication de l’organisme en général et de secteurs spécifiques en particulier.
• Collaborer avec la directrice à la mise au point d’un plan annuel et général des activités de communication qui nécessitent des outils et des publications. Ce plan est au cœur du calendrier de communications.
• Planifier, prioriser et organiser du début à la fin (coordination des ressources internes et externes comprise) des projets qui répondent à différentes demandes d’outils de communication et de soutien aux communications.
• Assurer la liaison avec des intervenants internes pour identifier et bien comprendre leurs besoins en matière de communication et répondre à leurs attentes.
• Établir des budgets d’impression pour la documentation générale de l’organisme et, en collaboration avec des intervenants internes, déterminer les besoins en matière d’outils imprimés ou publicitaires nécessaires à leurs activités.
• Réviser, corriger les épreuves et rédiger des produits de communication internes et externes.
• Coordonner toutes les facettes de la production (préparation des échéanciers, monitorage du déroulement du travail, liaison avec les concepteurs et éditeurs) d’une gamme de produits imprimés, présentoirs, publicités et documents audiovisuels visant à promouvoir l’image du CAO et à mieux faire connaître ses programmes, activités et services.
• Assurer le respect de la LAPHO dans tous les produits imprimés et Web.
• Veiller à ce que les documents d’information et de sensibilisation du CAO répondent à des normes professionnelles élevées et assumer la responsabilité du contrôle de la qualité (uniformité, qualité et exactitude).

Compétences recherchées / critères de sélection clés :
• Trois ans d’expérience de travail reconnue dans les médias imprimés.
• Études postsecondaires en anglais ou en journalisme, en publication ou en production de documents imprimés, ou formation connexe auprès d’un établissement reconnu.
• Excellentes aptitudes de rédaction en langage simple, de révision et de correction d’épreuves et de communication orale en anglais ainsi que la connaissance du français écrit à un niveau avancé et une maîtrise du français oral à un niveau intermédiaire.
• Expérience directe de la gestion simultanée de multiples projets complexes.
• Le souci du détail est essentiel.
• Expérience et expertise nécessaires pour garantir que tous les aspects de la production de documents (estimation/budgétisation, spécifications, livraison du contenu, graphisme et impression) sont compris et exécutés.
• Expérience de travail directe avec des graphistes, fournisseurs d’impression et maisons d’édition dans le domaine de la publicité et/ou de magazines.
• Capacité à traiter avec un groupe de personnes de cultures diverses de façon consultative, collégiale et diplomatique.
• Capacité à travailler de façon autonome sans supervision directe, à établir des priorités, à résoudre des problèmes et à gérer une lourde charge de travail assujettie à des délais serrés.
• Compétences approfondies et efficaces en organisation et en administration.
• Connaissances informatiques de Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint et Outlook de niveau supérieur et aisance d’utilisation pratique des logiciels, outils et systèmes de gestion de projets.

Les candidats admissibles sont invités à soumettre leur lettre de présentation et leur CV avant 17 heures (à noter que les applications non accompagnées d’une lettre de présentation ne seront pas acceptées) :
http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Octobre 27, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Bilingual Communications Coordinator (Project Management)

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.

Maternity Leave Contract
Competition number: 12-17
Deadline date for submissions: October 27, 2017
Contract type: Fixed-term full-time
Affiliation: Unionized
Start Date of contract: December 1, 2017
End date of contract: June 3, 2019
Remuneration: $50,643 - $75,965
Location: Toronto

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires a results-oriented person with strong ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines to coordinate all requests and plans made of the Communications department (e.g. events, print, electronic, presentation materials) and ensuring they are documented, prioritized and handled in a timely and effective manner. This role is also responsible for coordinating the production and delivery of OAC publications, displays, advertising and related materials designed to fulfill OAC's strategic objectives through working with writers, copyeditors, translators, designers and printers.

Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting to the Director of Communications, provides input into the overall communications strategy, including advice and planning for corporate and sector-specific communications needs related to print, display and audio-visual materials.
• Works with the Director to develop a yearly high level plan of Communications activities that require tools/publications. This plan is at the core of the Communications calendar.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes projects and coordinates resources (internal and external) from conception to delivery to fulfil requests for various communication tools and supports.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders to identify and understand their communications requirements and address service level expectations.
• Develops print budgets for corporate materials and works with internal stakeholders in identifying print materials and/or advertising needs for their activities.
• Edits, proofs and writes internal and external communication products.
• Coordinates all aspects of production (scheduling, monitoring workflow, liaising with designers and publishers) for a variety of OAC’s print products, display, advertising and audio visual materials that promote the image of OAC and increases the public’s awareness of our programs, activities and services.
• Ensures AODA compliance for all print and web-based products.
• Ensures OAC corporate and outreach materials are produced to high professional standards and is responsible for quality control (consistency, quality and accuracy).

Key Qualifications:
• 3+ years of proven related experience working in print media.
• Post secondary education in English or journalism, publications and/or print production or related training from a recognized institution.
• Excellent plain language writing, copyediting/proofreading and verbal communications skills in English, as well as bilingualism in French is required at advanced written and intermediate oral proficiency.
• Direct experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Experience and the expertise to ensure all levels of production (estimating/budgeting, specifications, written content delivery, design and printing) are met and understood.
• Direct experience working with graphic designers, print production suppliers and publishing houses in advertising and or magazine work.
• Ability to deal with a diverse group of individuals in a consultative, collegial and tactful manner.
• Ability to work independently with no direct supervision to set priorities, solve problems and manage a heavy workload with tight deadlines.
• Highly developed and effective administrative and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook at an advanced level and proficiency with project management software, tools and systems.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. (please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered):
http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Octobre 27, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Formation Technique
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Director of Development

The Opportunity

We are seeking a new Director of Development to create and implement a strategic approach to our revenue development program. The Director will provide leadership for the fundraising portfolio, spearheading, managing and executing all fund development activities in support of Villa Charities’ exciting strategic direction. We invite you to be part of our progressive vision for the future.

Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, the Director will manage, coach and mentor a team of two fundraising professionals. As a critical member of our management team, the Director of Development will represent our Foundation to a wide variety of constituents, significantly enhancing support for Villa Charities among public and private sector funders and high-capacity individuals.

About Villa Charities Foundation

Villa Charities Foundation was established in 1990 to provide financial support for Villa Charities member organizations. The Foundation raises money through individual donations, annual events including Giro and the Villa Charities Golf Classic, and special events. Our generous donors play a major role in ensuring our financial stability, and throughout the year we host fundraising events that allow Villa Charities to continue to provide its unique brand of high-quality culturally sensitive programs and services to the community.

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Ideal Candidate

The Director of Development will be a proven professional with a broad range of fundraising experience, including major and planned giving, annual fund, events and government funding. As we embark on an exciting transformation of our Lawrence-Dufferin campus, the ideal candidate will have a capital campaign background to help us build our future.

The successful candidate will be an agile strategic thinker able to streamline, maximize and leverage opportunities. With an entrepreneurial spirit, the Director will seek new avenues to drive growth to ensure sustainable and long-term funding.

The ideal candidate will bring a best-practice and process orientation to provide a sense of substantial structure within our Foundation. Possessing well-honed communication skills, the new incumbent will be professional and polished while demonstrating quiet confidence and gravitas.

Self-motivated and with the desire to motivate others, the Director will guide and support our Board and senior volunteers to encourage an outstanding fundraising experience. With a generalist fundraising background, the successful candidate will coach and mentor our two fundraising and event professionals to reach their full potential.

The Director will develop culturally-sensitive strategies to connect with new generations of Italian Canadians, as well as with the diverse communities surrounding our Lawrence-Dufferin campus. The new incumbent will be donor centric and focused on meaningful and consistent stewardship. The ideal candidate will value reconnecting with our past and generous donors and will nurture the roots of our community.

The Director will bring a genuine appreciation of Italian culture, history and tradition. With a strong commitment to building our culture of philanthropy, the successful candidate will join us to celebrate and promote Italian heritage, culture, language, arts, food and family values.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Director of Development will:

  • In partnership with the CEO and VP, Marketing, set achievable annual revenue targets to support Villa Charities’ corporate objectives and strategic plan.
  • Work in close partnership with the Foundation Board Chair and designated Board members on all resource and fundraising development efforts.
  • Provide leadership to the development team and event volunteer staff.
  • Develop and implement a fundraising plan with related strategies that includes corporate and individual giving, event sponsorships and government and foundation grants.
  • Develop and manage individual and corporate giving programs, capital campaigns and all annual fundraising events.
  • Identify and develop major gift cultivation strategies for individual, corporate and foundation prospects.
  • Develop and implement a communications strategy for donor acquisition and donor stewardship.
  • Develop the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as charitable bequests.
  • Identify and secure partnerships including lead sponsors, media sponsors and in-kind sponsors that align with Villa’s brand and corporate objectives.
  • Oversee sponsor and funder relations and ensure all contractual deliverables are met.
  • Prepare ROI measurement analysis and activation reports for each sponsor.
  • Secure event Chairs and Committees and manage all communications.
  • Develop and manage annual fundraising and events budgets.
  • Maximize relationships with all three levels of government, identify all applicable granting opportunities, develop grant applications and reporting requirements for grants received.
  • Develop and maintain a donor database and establish policies for recording, maintaining and updating current donor and prospective donor information.
  • Ensure accurate and complete record-keeping of all sources of revenue including individual and corporate giving and event sales.
  • Draft and execute agreements and contracts with sponsors and partners.

Competencies and Qualifications

  • Progressively senior fundraising and management experience, preferably working in the healthcare or cultural sectors
  • Proven fundraising success with major donors, corporate sponsors and special events.
  • Strong leadership, team building, negotiating and sales skills.
  • Ability to seek out and implement innovative fundraising and sales strategies.
  • Superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of fundraising best practices and fundraising software platforms.
  • Familiarity with both individual project and departmental budget and financial processes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and cultivate partnerships.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, to represent the organization in a variety of settings, and to engage constructively in strategic planning processes.
  • Excellent collaborative and process-management experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Italian and knowledge of the Italian Canadian community is desirable.
  • CFRE designation is an asset.

Application Process

KCI (Ketchum Canada Inc.) has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Villa Charities Foundation. For more information about this leadership opportunity, please contact Sylvia Kadlick, Senior Search Consultant at (416) 340-9710 ext. 1017 or email VCF@kciphilanthropy.com.

To view the full Executive Brief, please visit: http://kciphilanthropy.com/search

Please send resume and letter of interest to the email address listed above by November 9, 2017. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence. 

Please note that we are evaluating candidates on an ongoing basis, so expressions of interest are requested as soon as possible.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Villa Charities/Columbus Centre’s policies, the organization is committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact Nicky Stathis, HR Administrator.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Jeudi, Novembre 9, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Langues supplémentaires: 
Proficiency in Italian and knowledge of the Italian Canadian community is desirable
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://kciphilanthropy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Villa.pdf

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