Strategy Lead for Inspired People
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Permanent Full Time
Location: To be determined
Arts, culture and heritage deeply affect our personal and collective wellbeing. As forms of human expression, they give us pleasure, enliven and inspire us, and help us to define our lives and make sense of the world. By bringing us together in an enriched atmosphere, they forge strong social relationships. And by shaping our personal, community and national identity, they give us a sense of who we are as people.
The goal of the Inspired People action area is to move Ontarians from passive audiences to active participants in the creative process. Communities with good cultural infrastructure and high levels of participation have a stronger sense of social cohesion. Children and youth with access to arts-based learning perform and socialize at a higher level. And there is no better way to activate new pathways of thinking, understanding and doing than through deeper engagement in the arts, culture and heritage.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is one of the largest granting foundations in Canada and its strategic investments support programs and projects that we know contribute to community wellbeing across Ontario.
Reporting to the Director Collective Impact, the incumbent will have knowledge, relationships and established networks of organizations and individuals to support Arts and Culture in the Province. Through a range of knowledge-sharing and communications activities the role will enhance the quality of the Foundation’s Investment Streams and also build the profile of the Foundation as a leader the area of Arts and Culture.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Leads the implementation of internal and external knowledge development and knowledge sharing initiatives around strategic Action Area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Inspired People Action Area through the involvement in thought leadership activities such as working groups, community of interest initiatives, sector committees and conferences.
• Identify opportunities and relationships across the province that will support the delivery of the Foundations strategic goals, including Collective Impact.
• Work with colleagues from across the Foundation to support initiatives to share and apply results and knowledge arising from research.
• Provide strategic advice on investment priorities as required, including support for outreach and customer service activities.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across the Foundation to explore, identify, and support opportunities for Collective Impact.
The incumbent holds a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline and has three to five years progressive experience within the non-profit, public or foundation sectors or an acceptable equivalent in education and experience. He/She is a recognized leader in Arts and Culture area with colleagues and the not for profit sector and is an excellent, proactive communicator comfortable sharing actionable knowledge in compelling ways with a wide range of stakeholders. Has an excellent understanding of and experience with all aspects of partnership development
• Bilingualism is an asset.
If you feel you are the ideal person for this dynamic position, we’d like to hear from you.
Directions for application: You must currently reside in Canada to apply.
To apply for this position please visit our website and submit your cover letter and resume on line.
For more information please visit our website at: Website: www.otf.ca
This posting will remain open until filled
Human Resources
Ontario Trillium Foundation
800 Bay Street, 5th floor
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3A9
