Job Posting

The Music department at The Banff Centre is looking for a Manager of Operations. The successful candidate will have amazing interpersonal skills, a financial management background, and possesses the ability to apply strong leadership and management principles in an artistic environment.

Position Objectives

• Develops and maintains the annual operating budget for all areas within Music
• Responsible for ongoing controlling, tracking, analysis, reporting, and developing recommendations for all financial activity related Music
• Consults and interacts with other Banff Centre administrative units in all appropriate Music operational functions

Responsibilities

• Translates artistic plans into viable program plan proposals, and assists in formulating sustainable models for Music regarding general operating funds, staffing, space, capital equipment, and other resources
• Assists in setting realistic enrollment targets as part of the program plan and leads occupancy planning and forecasting
• Prepares all financial proposals, budgets and reports for grants, sponsorships and partnerships
• Contributes to the team leadership of Music by participating in the strategic planning process and development of the Music business plan, and keeps staff apprised of all operational developments, policies, etc.
• Maintains liaisons with professional organizations and associations specifically related to Music professional practice activities and assists in establishing and maintaining effective contacts with the arts, cultural, government and business communities nationally and internationally
• Leads a team of four full-time direct reports

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related field
• Five years experience in project management, budget development and supervisory relationships
• An understanding of the national and international relevancy of The Banff Centre's Music programs
• Experience with grant development, writing, research and reporting skills
• A background in music is considered an asset

Employment Terms & Benefits

• Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check through the local R.C.M.P. detachment, verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be made
• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a permanent full time position, subject to a 12 month probationary period
• The annual salary for this position ranges between $56,390 - $62,029 depending on experience
• The Banff Centre offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information please visit our benefits page.

Application Process

We are accepting applications for this position until April 15, 2013

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your application online via The Banff Centre careers website at www.banffcentre.ca/careers