Director of Research, Collections & Exhibits

The Manitoba Museum, a not-for-profit and charitable organization, is Manitoba’s largest heritage and science centre. We are unique in our combination of human and natural history themes, multi-dimensional interpretation, immersive dioramas, science and astronomy education, with quality school and public programs and exhibits. The Museum is currently embarking on a multi-phased capital campaign, which will see a renewal of 42% of the Museum Galleries over the next three years. The Museum is recruiting an experienced senior Museum professional for Director of Research, Collections & Exhibits to lead all areas of responsibility including research, collections, conservation and collections management, and exhibits. The successful candidate will have a post-graduate degree in a related discipline, such as history, natural sciences, conservation, museum studies, or collections management and at least six years experience in a senior management role, preferably in a museum environment. The successful candidate will also have a strong track record in writing and managing grants. Experience in capital renewal planning and execution is an asset. A full description is on www.manitobamuseum.ca. Applications will be received until Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Interested applicants are required to forward a résumé and cover letter with salary expectation to: Director of Human Resources The Manitoba Museum 190 Rupert Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2 Fax: (204) 942-3679 Email: ladeleyeolusae@manitobamuseum.ca We are not able to acknowledge receipt of applications submitted via fax or mail. The Manitoba Museum is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mardi, Janvier 31, 2017
Date de début: 
Lundi, Avril 3, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Artistic Director

Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound

Artistic Director - Contract

Compensation: $14,500

The Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound (www.openears.ca) is seeking a new Artistic Director.  The successful candidate will be an individual who is passionate, ambitious and creative in curating exciting and unique artistic experiences for the festival.  The successful candidate will collaborate with the General Manager and Board of Directors in working towards developing artistic programming that supports the aims, goals, and mission statement: An ongoing exploration of transformative music & sound. We open ears everywhere including our own. Open Ears supports open people (Pauline Oliveros)

About Open Ears:

Founded in 1998, the biennial Open Ears Festival features a mix of local, national and international artists across multiple venues, such as: CAFKA, Open Sesame Gallery, Registry Theatre, Kitchener Public Library, Communitech, KW Jazz Society, Perimeter Institute, St. Andrews Presbyterian,, Walper Hotel, MT Space, KW Chamber Music Society. Its musical spectrum is broad, having featured a range of performance artists and ensembles. Sound installations are an integral part of the festival, which also features public workshops, symposia and sound walks, as well as community outreach and education opportunities. Guest composers and performers have included international artists such as Brian Eno, the Bang on a Can All-Stars, Diamanda Galas, Negativland, DJ Spooky, Ikue Mori, Bob Ostertag and Pauline Oliveros, as well as Canadians Murray Schafer, Martin Tetrault, Gordon Monahan, Michael Snow, John Oswald, Tony Conrad, Tanya Tagaq, Tim Brady and Hildegarde Westerkamp.

Primary Responsibilities of Artistic Director:

The artistic director will be responsible for pursuing the growth of artistic programming for the festival through presenting and commissioning new artistic works from local, national and international artists, and overseeing their development.

They will be engaged in the local community arts scene and actively seek opportunities for new partnerships to develop the festival’s educational and community outreach programs.   The artistic director will be responsible for fostering and developing artistic partnerships with local, national, and international arts organizations as well as building strong and long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including: board members, artists, audience members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, community members and organizations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, establishing and achieving operating budgets for all artistic programming.  They will collaborate with the General Manager and Board of Directors to assist in the growth and development of the festival.  They are responsible for reporting at Board meetings on festival programming, budgeting, content and commissioning, as well as any other education, community and outreach initiatives. They will be available onsite for the festival and other Open Ears/Between the Ears events.

The artistic director represents Open Ears at arts and culture events and speaks at appropriate media engagements.  They will play a lead role as advocate for the Festival and be involved in public relations through presenting as host to audience, media and participants.

Qualifications:

  • A proven track record in artistic leadership and event management. Festival management experience will be a definite asset.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and directing artistic events across multiple genres, venues and locations.  
  • Experience managing budgets, and providing financial updates and analysis  
  • Experience in writing and applying to grants for not-for-profit organizations
  •  

Characteristics:

  • An individual with vision and dedication to creating outstanding programming and engaging audiences
  • Creative thinking, problem solving, ability to work under pressure and time constraints
  • Exceptional at relationship management and building. Demonstrates the ability to confidently, sensitively and effectively manage relationships with community members, partners, festival attendees, board members, colleagues and artists both locally and internationally
  • High-level communication skills, orally and in writing, at all levels
  • Energy, persistence and effectiveness in realizing the vision of Open Ears.

To apply:

  • A letter of interest
  • Resume
  • Contact information for 3 references
  • Submit electronically to gm@openears.ca
  • Deadline: 9 January 2017

Start date: February 1, 2017

Open Ears is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Janvier 9, 2017
Date de début: 
Mercredi, Février 1, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Kitchener
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 courriel

Operations Manager

SPAO is extremely excited to announce that after more than a decade in its existing space, it is constructing a new facility and gallery space in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary. The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa has partnered with one of Ottawa’s most prestigious architectural firms, Barry Hobin and Associates Architects in order to realize the development of a new facility outside of the Byward Market. SPAO’s new location will be larger and will add new exhibition opportunities for Canadian visual artists as its latest contribution to the Ottawa community.

Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Facility: School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa
City: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (inclusive of occasional evening and weekend hours)
Closing Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is found
Starting Date: negotiable
Starting Salary: $28,000 - $35,000 per year (based on experience)

Position Profile

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Operations Manager is responsible and accountable for managing the day-to-day operations of SPAO. This includes managing the physical space, financial and volunteer resources, promoting programs and events as well as managing registrations. The Operations Manager is responsible for producing and delivering evaluation reports to the Creative Director and ensuring that government reporting and grant requirements are met in a timely fashion.. Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Operations Manager ensures that relevant policies and procedures are in place related to all programs and events.

Responsibilities:

  • Advancing SPAO’s vision and strategic directions in a collaborative manner with the Creative Director
  • Manage and report SPAO’s budget and cash flow to the Creative Director
  • Serve as registrar for the full-time program and supervise the Part-Time Studies Coordinator
  • Process payments, pay bills and issue cheques
  • Develop processes and procedures to streamline the organization’s workflow and minimize expenses
  • Manage SPAO’s calendar and ensure all government reporting and grant submission deadlines are met
  • Efficiently and effectively managing the physical space and maintain supplies required for SPAO’s programs and events
  • Identifying, reporting and effectively addressing any organizational risks.
  • Developing and disseminating timely communications related to programs and events through social networks, the website and news releases.
  • Ensuring that instructors submit required documents including invoices and class results.
  • Fostering productive relationships with students, instructors, volunteers and partners.

Qualifications:

  • A degree or equivalent experience in a discipline relevant to SPAO’s mandate, arts administration or education
  • A minimum of 2 years experience that demonstrates strong managerial skills, organization as well as the capacity to recruit volunteers and individuals for programs
  • Basic understanding of accounting and accounting software is a must
  • Solid experience in building positive working relationships and understands the value of effective listening, timely follow-up, the importance of effective teamwork and accounting on results
  • A solid communicator in writing, able to develop news releases, web content and other communication vehicles. Bilingualism is an asset.
  • Willingness to act as an ambassador for the organization in professional settings
  • Knowledge of the photographic arts, as well as an understanding of the visual arts community is an asset.

Candidates should apply to admin@spao.ca by email with a cover letter and CV attached. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Jeudi, Décembre 1, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Ottawa
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 courriel

Supervisor, Cultural Programs, Literary & Digital Arts

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a recognized post secondary college or university in Fine Arts, Social Sciences or a related field and at least three years experience in the development and delivery of arts and culture programmes to the public. Knowledge of programme design, customer service, budget management, and volunteer group dynamics required. Passionate understanding and commitment to arts and culture required along with clear understanding of the need to ensure quality and standards are applied to cultural programmes focused on teaching an artistic skill. Knowledge and fluency in web and digital development is a definite asset. Must demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to work in a team environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Performing Arts, this senior programming position will be responsible for the development, oversight and delivery of effective and efficient cultural programs in visual, literary and digital arts, throughout the City to advance the Culture Division’s strategic vision. The Supervisor will be responsible for researching, planning, executing, monitoring and evaluating programmes and activities in visual, literary and digital arts. The Supervisor will possess a web based skill set and a solid knowledge of visual arts. Specific duties include:

Registered programs

  • Research, plan, supervise, monitor and evaluate quality registered programs in visual, literary and digital arts that further Culture divisions’ Master Plan and reflect the local market and community needs and conditions.
  • Maintain and exceed existing City program standards with a focus on cultural development outcomes and High Five standards.
  • Ensure registered programs are of high quality, competitive, appealing and build new and future audiences.

Poet Laureate program

  • Oversee the administration of the Poet Laureate program
  • Coordinate the selection and awarding process
  • Facilitate the development of public presentations and speaking engagements
  • Ensure all City policies and procedures are adhered to

Administration

  • Provide input and or explanations regarding budget expenditures and revenues including monthly forecasting and ongoing monitoring with revenue, expenditures and net.
  • Select, train, develop, coach, supervise and evaluate part time staff and volunteers to maintain high quality service to patrons.
  • Review, evaluate and analyze programs and services to ensure effective results in both participation and revenue metrics.
  • Prepare program plans and statistical reports.
  • Maintain programming and administrative records.
  • Understand, apply and adhere to corporate standards, Health & Safety Standards and other related Legislation.
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Programming team support

  • Research, plan supervise, monitor and evaluate a comprehensive and diverse range of cultural programmes in literary and digital arts City wide.
  • Work with the marketing team to ensure programmes are strategically promoted and positioned to receive adequate marketing and promotion support.
  • Serve as a dedicated community liaison for various visual, literary and digital based cultural organizations and groups.
  • Proactively identify and foster opportunities for partnering and integrating visual, literary & digital programming within the Culture Division events, City activities and external organizations.
  • Monitor trends in cultural programming and cultural community development.
  • Build and nurture strategic industry relationships with visual, literary and digital partners.

NOTE: The position will require the successful candidate to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and holidays as required

SALARY: $41.54 - $55.38 per hour (based on Grade F)

To apply to this position, please do so via www.mycitycareer.ca. Applications will be received on or before November 16, 2016

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Novembre 16, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Mississauga
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Diplôme d'études secondaires
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne

Project Manager

Project Manager
Position: Contract, with possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, Ontario (downtown)
Deadline for applicants: November 18, 2016

 

THE COMPANY

The “Canadian book industry supply chain nerve centre”, BookNet Canada is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to coordinating technological change for Canada’s book industry.

So what does that mean? We develop technology, standards and education that make it easier for our stakeholders to promote and sell books, reach new audiences and ride the ever-cresting wave of new technology. Our customers are spread throughout the industry and come in all shapes and sizes, from independent booksellers to multi-national publishing houses. 

We maintain and manage several products defined by and built for our stakeholders, including but not limited to:
·       SalesData, the national book sales tracking and analysis service.
·       CataList, a powerful online catalogue for marketing, selling and ordering books.
·       BiblioShare, a quality-controlled bibliographic data aggregation system.

 

THE POSITION

A contract position with opportunity for FTE.

BookNet Canada project managers are legendary for their resourcefulness, diplomacy, innovation, and problem-solving abilities. They operate with a high level of independence and assume significant responsibility for key areas of BookNet Canada operations.

We are looking for a Project Manager who will plan and execute on a wide range of projects, with responsibilities including:
·       Ongoing product management
·       Undertaking new projects from requirements through to release
·       Managing both major feature and also minor maintenance releases
·       Undertaking training and education of our subscribers and stakeholders
·       Writing of technical documents, standards, specifications
·       Managing development and design resources
·       Assisting colleagues with research on industry trends in technology and the supply chain

In this position you will likely be working on projects related to our core products key feature sets and product interoperability

 

THE PERSON

You love books and the people who publish and sell them. You’re a talented generalist who can operate comfortably across a wide range of tasks. You embrace technology and its possibilities. You want to fix what is broken and make things better, easier, simpler.

 

REQUIREMENTS

·       Minimum 3 years of experiencing managing projects and project teams.
·       A university degree in a related field, or a combination of certifications and work experience.
·       Experience in the book industry (retail, publishing, etc.)
·       Experience with managing projects through all stages of the software development process.
·       Experience with business analysis and/or information architecture documentation.
·       Strong communication skills, comfortable with public speaking, group presentations, great at building relationships.
·       Well organized with good attention to detail.

 

NICE TO HAVE:

·       PMP certification
·       Experience with Scrum and KanBan methodologies
·       Experience with ONIX or other metadata standards
·       Not for profit experience

 

THE BENEFITS

·       Salary commensurate with experience
·       Medical/dental benefits
·       A friendly workplace with a commitment to work/life balance
·       We operate from a beautiful converted factory space in one of Toronto’s greenest office buildings in the heart of Queen West / Spadina (Green roof! Bike parking! Dark Horse Espresso Bar!).

 

THE PROCESS

·       Please send an email with your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, and the subject line: Project Manager position and send to: jobs@booknetcanada.ca
·       Only selected applicants will be contacted
·       Please, no phone calls or faxes

 

To learn more about BookNet Canada:
www.booknetcanada.ca
www.twitter.com/booknet_canada
blogs.booknetcanada.ca
www.facebook.com/pages/BookNet-Canada

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Novembre 18, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
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 courriel

Artistic and Executive Director

Montreal’s Centaur Theatre Company, the flagship English language theatre company in Quebec, invites application for the position of Artistic and Executive Director.

Applicants should have a significant experience in a strategic artistic leadership and management role. The new appointment would be in position for the 2017/2018 season.

All applications will remain confidential and will be carefully reviewed and assessed by the Search Committee in accordance with the criteria established by the Board of Directors.

Send applications to
centauraed@gmail.com

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Novembre 30, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Montreal
Province: 
Québec
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 Manager

Communications Manager

Starting Date: Monday Oct 24, 2016, some training prior to the start date required.

Salary range; $33,000 - $43,000 commensurate with experience

Organization Description

Dance Umbrella of Ontario (DUO) is a not-for-profit provider of management services to Ontario’s dance enterprises.  DUO was founded in 1988 by the Arts Councils to support dance enterprises with their administrative and business activities. In addition to providing a suite of tailored and flexible services, DUO strengthens the dance sector by undertaking new strategic and progressive initiatives.

DUO supports dance artists and enterprises in the creation, production and dissemination of their art. Our typical clientele includes: independent artists, small- and mid-scale organizations based in Ontario. DUO supports dance artists by providing the best and most appropriate administrative and management services allowing them to grow as they focus more fully on their art.  We do not guide the artistic product of clients.  DUO is committed to diversity in all of its activities and the enterprises it serves. We envision DUO to be the place where new growth in the sector is fostered.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the position will

Work closely with DUO clients execute and implement deadline driven social media, marketing and communications activities for current and new clients.

Write online content, including social media, blog and web posts on behalf of clients writing in their specific voice.

Writing and proof reading deadline driven publicity content for approval by Communications Manager. This includes; e-newsletters, programs, press releases, etc.

Managing and coordinating and updating DUO’s and clients’ websites.

Strategically growing client’s profiles online to achieve their revenue goals.

Provide research for client specific events and activities that further project goals.

Strong experience in creating critical and strategic marketing and social media plans

Work collaboratively with DUO team and provide assistance when needed, such as during critical or peak workload periods.

Meet regularly with dance companies to solicit new clients.

Other administrative duties as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities shall include such duties and responsibilities as DUO may from time to time request you to perform.  You shall report to DUO's Executive Director.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, your duties may be described as follows:

·       Execute and implement deadline driven social media, marketing and communications activities for current and new clients

·       Develop and executive long term creative marketing and outreach strategies for the organization

·       Act as lead to initiate consultations with potential clients to discuss and pitch DUO’s marketing, publicity and social media services

·       Write online content, including social media, blog and web posts on behalf of clients writing in their specific voice

·       Manage and oversee the writing, production and distribution and communications including newsletters, print and electronic communications for DUO and clients

  • Writing and proof reading deadline driven publicity content for approval by clients designated contact. This includes; e-newsletters, programs, press releases, social media, etc.

·       Coordinating and updating DUO’s and clients’ websites

·       Hire and oversee freelancers (interns, videographers, photographers etc.) to capture footage and edit media for client productions, according to annual budgets

·       Provide research for client specific events and activities that further project goals.

  • Work collaboratively with DUO team and provide assistance when needed, such as during critical or peak workload periods
  • Other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

·       Experience working in an Apple environment

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe

·       Experience in gathering data to support critical and strategic paths and create reports for clients to update their statistics

·       Plan and implement social media campaigns and schedule according to client and DUO deadlines

·       Write press releases and create press kits for clients and DUO

·       Experience in maintaining and growing online databases of contacts

·       Experience of analysis with SEO, Google Analytics, analytics and Hootsuite

·       Maintain paper and electronic files for client and DUO activities

·       Seek out and execute cross promotional partnerships

·       Demonstrated experience working with multiple clients and multiple deadlines

·       Working knowledge of Google Mail, Calendar and Google docs

·       A minimum of three years of social media marketing experience, which could be gained through internships or similar employment

·       Strong writing, research and proof reading skills

·       Exceptional attention to detail

·       Exceptional organizational and time management skills

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written and oral

·       Ability to multitask, problem solve and prioritize

·       Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

·       Working knowledge of customer service principles and practices

·       Professional personal presentation

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual, with an experience in the non-profit sector. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, or equivalent business experience and 2+ years of progressively responsible experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 references to; duo@danceumbrella.net

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Those selected will be contacted within one week of the submission deadline. No phone calls, please.

Deadline to submit applications is 5pm on October 19, 2016

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Octobre 19, 2016
Date de début: 
Lundi, Octobre 24, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Senior Bookkeeper

Start Date: October 27, 2016

Salary Range: $40,000 to 50,000 commensurate with experience
Province: Ontario
Region: Metro Toronto Area
City: Toronto
Term: Full time 

Organization Description

Dance Umbrella of Ontario (DUO) is a not-for-profit provider of management services to Ontario’s dance enterprises.  DUO was founded in 1988 by the Arts Councils to support dance enterprises with their administrative and business activities. In addition to providing a suite of tailored and flexible services, DUO strengthens the dance sector by undertaking new strategic and progressive initiatives.

DUO supports dance artists and enterprises in the creation, production and dissemination of their art. Our typical clientele includes: independent artists, small- and mid-scale organizations based in Ontario. DUO supports dance artists by providing the best and most appropriate administrative and infrastructure allowing them to grow as they focus more fully on their art.  We do not guide the artistic product of clients.  DUO is committed to diversity in all of its activities and the enterprises it serves. We envision DUO to be the place where new growth in the sector is fostered.

Job Description

The Senior Bookkeeper will manage all multiple finance clients as well as DUO’s accounts and payroll. The successful candidate will manage the Sage accounting systems and produce financial reports as required. The position manages and executes monthly client billing, invoicing, bank reconciliations, investment funds, banking and client relationships. The Senior Bookkeeper provides support and reports to the Executive Director for all organizational budgets and financial reporting. The position reports directly to the Executive Director working to achieve organizational financial objectives and goals. The position actively seeks out and solicits new clients for DUO. The Senior Bookkeeper provides support to DUO’s managers for all client needs. The candidate will work out of the DUO offices for the full workweek.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities shall include such duties and responsibilities as DUO may from time to time request you to perform.  You shall report to DUO's Executive Director.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, your duties may be described as follows:

  Work directly with the Executive Director to execute all plans of action, based on the goals and objectives laid out in DUO's business plan.

  Recording of all Accounts Payable and Receivable, Disbursements, Revenue, payroll and other financial transactions and/or the monitoring and reconciliation of those transactions made by DUO’s staff and those DUO clients who purchase our accounting services.

  Administers the DUO payroll and benefits programs

 Providing monthly financial statements of bookkeeping records of DUO and of those DUO clients who purchase our accounting services.

  Execute the delivery of bank deposits regularly and of those clients who purchase our accounting services.

  Monthly invoicing to DUO’s clients, contact with those clients by letter, facsimile, or telephone regarding status of their accounts and collection of overdue accounts, in accordance with DUO’s policies and instructions.  Monitoring of DUO’s and DUO clients’ cash flow and investments to facilitate the best and most secure return of interest revenue, in accordance with DUO’s policies and instructions.

 Ad hoc investigation, calculations, analyses or reports on financially related subjects on behalf of DUO.

 Preparations of audit working papers and assistance to DUO’s auditor in locating and summarizing financial documentation,

 Preparations of audit working papers and assistance to those clients’ auditor in locating and summarizing financial documentation.

 Assisting the preparation of DUO’s financial reporting documents to any /all funding agencies/government bodies.

  Assisting the preparation of DUO’s clients’ financial reporting to any/all funding agencies/government bodies.

 Sales and petty cash reconciliation.

 Prepares HST/GST rebate claims

 Filing of Government reports and documents for DUO and clients as needed

 Requirements:

·       Experience with Sage accounting program and other accounting software is an asset

  • Five years experience managing multiple clients

·       A strong understanding of accounting principles, budgeting and financial reporting

·       Working experience with government funding and reporting

·       Strong interpersonal skills and able to mange dance artists and dance companies

·       An ability to set and balance priorities, manage time wisely, and meet deadlines

·       Working knowledge of dance and the performing arts is an asset

  • A working knowledge of the technical aspects of dance production

·       Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and deadline orientation

·       An understanding of the principles of not-for-profit and charitable organizations

·       Computer literacy, particularly in Word and Excel in a PC environment

·       Working knowledge of Toggl is considered an asset

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual, with an experience in the non-profit sector. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business experience and 5+ years of progressively responsible experience.

 Mature, and experienced in accounting processes, including, budgets, bank and general ledger account reconciliations, consolidations, payroll and preparation of timely financial reports

 Excellent computer and typing skills and knowledge of software programs a must – Word, Excel, and Sage Accounting.

 Post-secondary education (college or university).

 Minimum 5 years experience in a responsible, financial position.

Personal traits/requirements:

 Strong communication skills.

 Ability to build rapport with clients.

 Ability to analyze and solve problems.

 Exceptional organizational skills.

 Discretion when dealing with confidential information.

 Professional maturity and judgment.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and 3 references to; duo@danceumbrella.net

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Those selected will be contacted within one week of the submission deadline. No phone calls, please.

Deadline to submit applications is 5pm on October 19, 2016

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Octobre 19, 2016
Date de début: 
Jeudi, Octobre 27, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Department Assistant, Publicity and Box Office

Posting               2016.145       
Position              Department Assistant, Publicity and Box Office
Department         Theatre, College of Arts
Status                 Staff, 50% full-time, Permanent

Contract              60% full-time, 8 months per year (Sept – April):

                           4 days per week, 4 – 6 hours per day (hours to be determined)

                       

                           30% full-time, 4 months per year (May – August):

                           2 days per week, 4 – 6 hours per day (hours to be determined)

 

Start Date            As soon as possible after closing date

Salary Scale        $1,706.12 - $2,059.16 per month (Staff pay group 6)

Closing Date       October 21, 2016
 

The University of the Fraser Valley is nationally recognized for its commitment to teaching excellence, community relevance, and Indigenization. With over 100 programs, from graduate and undergraduate arts, science, and professional degrees, to trades and technical education, university preparation, UFV is the school of choice for over 15,000 students.

 

UFV Theatre seeks an organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and creative individual with a strong background in the performing arts who can coordinate publicity and box office activities and provide administrative support to the department. This 50% position will require flexibility in scheduling, with full-time work and occasional evening or weekend hours to support productions, which will be offset by reduced hours during less busy periods.

                                                                         

Duties & Responsibilities

 

Publicity and Box Office:

·         Promote department activities, especially the season of theatre, by implementing publicity strategies and communicating orally and in writing, through electronic, social, and print media.

·         Manage the box office, including maintaining and updating ticketing software; organizing ticketing for productions; ensuring accurate accounting.

·         Coordinate front of house, audience services, and concessions, and mentor students in these areas.

 

Administrative Support:

·         Provide administrative/clerical support for all department activities and programs, including curriculum development and revision, timetable preparation, admissions and registration, contract preparation, and record keeping.

·         Maintain department website.

·         Provide information on theatre programs and courses to students, other UFV departments, students, and outside agencies.

·         Assist with program orientation and student recruitment initiatives.

 

Qualifications:

·         Post-secondary diploma in a related field, such as Theatre, Publicity, Marketing, and/or Applied Business (or equivalent combination of training and experience, with a minimum of two years relevant work experience.

·         Demonstrated interest in theatre and the creative arts required.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

·         Proven experience in publicity and marketing for arts events, especially using social media.

·         Experience in editing and maintaining websites.

·         Ability to organize and run a box office.

·         Ability to act as a mentor for and supervise students.

·         Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Publisher, FrontPage).

·         High level of organization, initiative, and resourcefulness.

·         Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain confidentiality, and to work effectively in a team environment.

·         Knowledge of UFV and the BC post-secondary system preferred.

 

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide copies of their most recent evaluation summary.

 

Direct resume including evidence of appropriate qualifications by October 21, 2016, referring to Posting #2016.145 to

Human Resources
University of the Fraser Valley
33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M8
Tel: (604) 854-4554        Fax: (604) 854-1538       Website:
www.ufv.ca
Email resumes to: hrinfo@ufv.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview.  We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Octobre 21, 2016
Date de début: 
Lundi, Novembre 7, 2016
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Chilliwack
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
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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