RESPONSABLE DE PROGRAMMES (TOURNÉES ET DÉVELOPPEMENT DE L'AUDITOIRE)

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.

62 000 $ -- 93 000 $

 

Le Conseil des arts de l'Ontario (CAO) est à la recherche d'un professionnel des arts d'expérience pour assumer la gestion de programmes de subventions. Le titulaire de ce poste a des connaissances dans le domaine du développement de l'auditoire et il comprend les rouages qui permettent aux artistes et aux organismes artistiques de présenter des tournées et de faire connaître leurs travaux et leurs œuvres sur la scène locale, provinciale, nationale et internationale. Il mettra à profit son expérience du domaine des tournées et du développement de l'auditoire, de même que ses connaissances approfondies de diverses formes d'art, pour mettre sur pied des programmes et services qui, au nom du CAO, appuieront les efforts des artistes, des organismes artistiques et des diffuseurs, pour leur permettre de bâtir et d'engager des auditoires qui apprécieront les œuvres d'art et les travaux.

 

Responsabilités :

 

  • Fournir de l'information et des conseils à titre d'expert sur la mise sur pied de tournées, de présentations et de développement d'auditoire à des artistes, organismes artistiques et diffuseurs;
  • Présenter des activités de rayonnement et de développement qui visent à sensibiliser davantage les groupes concernés au CAO et à ses programmes pour y faciliter l'accès;
  • Administrer des programmes de subventions;
  • Faciliter l'analyse des demandes de subventions qui est faite par ses collègues;
  • Rédiger des rapports et présenter des recommandations aux Directeurs et au Conseil concernant l'octroi de subvention;
  • Effectuer la recherche nécessaire et participer à la mise au point de politiques, de programmes, de stratégies et de services qui appuieront le mieux possible l'engagement du CAO envers la promotion de tournées, de prestations artistiques et de développement de l'auditoire;
  • Effectuer la gestion de programmes et de budgets du Bureau, assurer le déroulement du travail et la supervision de personnel;
  • Participer à des événements le soir et le week-end, voyager en Ontario pour rencontrer les artistes, les membres des organismes artistiques et les diffuseurs;
  • Travailler en collaboration avec des responsables de programmes sur les questions qui concernent les artistes, organismes artistiques et diffuseurs ontariens en ce qui a trait à la présentation de tournées et au développement de l'auditoire.

 

Sommaires des compétences requises :

 

  • 5 à 7 ans d'expérience progressive dans le domaine des tournées, de la diffusion et du développement de l'auditoire;
  • Expérience dans maintes formes d'art différentes et sur la manière spécifique de diffuser les travaux et les œuvres;
  • Connaissances des tendances, réseaux et questions qui concernent les artistes, les organismes artistiques et les diffuseurs en matière de tournées provinciales, nationales et internationales;
  • Connaissances sur les tendances et les nouvelles pratiques qui concernent le développement et l'engagement de l'auditoire;
  • Connaissance des questions uniques auxquelles sont confrontés les Ontariens, notamment, les autochtones, les communautés culturelles diverses, les francophones, les communautés régionales et les nouvelles générations, en ce qui a trait aux tournées, à la diffusion et au développement de l'auditoire;
  • Capacité de travailler en collaboration avec des personnes diverses à l'interne comme à l'externe;
  • Expérience et connaissances dans la rédaction de demandes de subvention et dans les systèmes de financement publics;
  • Capacité démontrée d'agir en tant que dirigeant et leader dans le développement et l'implémentation de stratégies, de programmes et de projets portant sur des tournées, sur la diffusion et sur le développement de l'auditoire;
  • Solides aptitudes de gestion de projet, d'organisation et d'administration, appuyées par un bon jugement et une capacité de résolution de problème et de travail multitâche;
  • Aptitudes de communication orales et écrites efficaces;
  • Aptitudes démontrées de relations interpersonnelles, de consultation, de facilitation et de présentation;
  • Connaissances et expérience financières pratiques avec les budgets de fonctionnement et les budgets de projets;
  • Maîtrise de niveau intermédiaire à supérieure des programmes Excel, Word, Outlook et des bases de données;
  • Capacité de faire des heures supplémentaire le soir, le week-end et de voyager;
  • Connaissances du français considérées comme un atout.

Les candidats qualifiés sont invités à envoyer une lettre de présentation accompagnée d’un CV, avant le 12 septembre, par l’une des méthodes suivantes :

Par la poste : Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, Bureau des ressources humaines, DOSSIER No 07-14, 151, rue Bloor Ouest, 5e étage, Toronto (Ontario)  M5S 1T6

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

 

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

 

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

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Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
Technical Training
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
Apply Online

PROGRAM OFFICER (TOURING & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT)

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.

$62,000 - $93,000

 

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires an experienced arts professional who is knowledgeable in audience development and understands what is required for artists and arts organizations to tour and/or present their work locally, provincially, nationally and internationally to manage the relevant grant programs. The incumbent will utilize their touring and audience development experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of various art forms, to develop OAC programs and services that support artists, arts organizations and presenters to build and engage audiences for their work.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide information and consultative advice on touring, presenting, and audience development to artists, arts organizations and presenters;
  • Conduct outreach and development to increase access to, and awareness of, OAC and its programs;
  • Administer grant programs;
  • Facilitate the peer assessment of grant requests;
  • Write reports and present grant recommendations to Directors and Board;
  • Research and contribute to the development of policies, programs, strategies and services that will best support OAC’s commitment to touring, presenting and audience development;
  • Manage program and office budgets, office workflow and supervise staff;
  • Attend events on evenings and weekends and travel throughout Ontario to meet with artists, arts organizations and presenters;
  • Collaborate with program officers on issues facing Ontario artists, arts organizations and presenters regarding touring and audience development.

 

Summary of Key Qualifications:

 

  • 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in touring, presenting and audience development;
  • Experience with many different art forms and how the specific work is disseminated;
  • Knowledge of provincial, national and international touring trends, networks, and issues for artists, arts organizations and presenters;
  • Knowledge of trends and new practices in audience development and engagement;
  • Knowledge of the unique issues facing Ontario’s Aboriginal, culturally diverse, Francophone, regional and new generation communities regarding touring, presenting and audience development;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of individuals internally and externally;
  • Experienced and knowledgeable in grant writing and public funding systems;
  • Proven ability to provide direction and leadership in the development and implementation of touring, presenting and audience development strategies, programs and initiatives;
  • Sound project planning, organizational and administrative skills, backed by judgment and the ability to problem-solve and multi-task;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills;
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, consultative, facilitation and presentation skills;
  • Practical financial knowledge and experience with operating and project budgets;
  • Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs;
  • Ability to work overtime evenings, weekends and travel;
  • Proficiency in French is an asset.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, by September 12, 2014 using one of the following methods:

Mail:        Ontario Arts Council, Human Resources Office, FILE #07-14, 151 Bloor Street, West, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario  M5S 1T6

Online:   Online Application Form (http://www.arts.on.ca/Page3435.aspx)

 

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in any stage of the recruitment process please contact Nina Small at 1-800-387-0058 x 7426 or nsmall@arts.on.ca.

 

The Ontario Arts Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and individuals from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

www.arts.on.ca

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
Technical Training
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
Apply Online

Community Engagement Manager

CONTRACT POSITION – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Beautifully situated in the heart of Southern Ontario, between the waterfront of Lake Ontario and the serene beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the City of Burlington’s 160,000+ residents make up one of Ontario’s fastest growing and prosperous communities.  The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is located at the corner of Elgin and Locust streets in downtown Burlington. 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for working with the Burlington artistic community to develop and enhance community based programming at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre as well as manage all rental clients and contracts. Under the leadership and guidance of the Executive Director, the Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing community relationships in order to facilitate future partnerships with the local arts community, to build audiences for various arts forms, and help build operational capacity for local arts organizations. The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing performance series of local artists in music, theatre and dance for performances in the theatres, lobby and Plaza. The Community Engagement Manager is also responsible for the solicitation, contracting and customer service of all rental clients.

PROFILE:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in the performing arts and arts administration.  Ideally, she/he will have experience working in a performing arts environment and will have knowledge of contract management.  The successful candidate will have excellent communication and administration skills, along with computer skills including database development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This work requires knowledge of the performing arts and preferably knowledge of the local Burlington/Hamilton performing arts communities. Experience organizing and contracting performers, as well as community engagement strategies.  A comprehensive knowledge of theatre operations, with a demonstrated strength in event management and sales. Some technical knowledge of the theatre and industry standards. Incumbent must have good working knowledge of budgeting and revenue expenditure management and a thorough understanding of sales as it relates to the operation of a performing arts centre. This position requires some proficiency with software, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and  facility scheduling software.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts degree, specializing in Arts Administration or commensurate arts experience.  The candidate must have a minimum of three years of experience working in arts administration.  Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. 

HOURS OF WORK:

80 Hours over a two week time period. This position requires evening and weekend hours.

SALARY RANGE $45,000 - $55,000 plus generous benefits

PLEASE SUBMIT covering letter and curriculum vitae as follows:

Electronically:    bpacjobs@burlington.ca

Fax:                       905-681-6002

Mail:                     440 Locust Street

                              Burlington, ON  L7S 1T7

CLOSING DATE:  Applications must be received by Friday, September 19, 2014.

                              Only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, September 19, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, October 20, 2014
Type of Work: 
Contract
City: 
Burlington
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Fax
By E-Mail

Coordonnateur ou coordonnatrice

L’Association des artistes du Pontiac (AAP)  recherche un coordonnateur pour ses activités 2015.  En collaboration directe avec le conseil d’administration et les différents comités le coordonnateur occupe les principales fonctions et responsabilités suivantes :

  • Planifier et coordonner les activités de la saison 2015
  • Conseiller le conseil d’administration sur de nouvelles politiques et sur son organisation
  • Faire des recommandations sur la base de données et participer à son développement
  • Optimiser les communications, incluant la brochure
  • Faire la recherche de nouvelles sources de financement afin d’optimiser les opérations de l’Association et développer les revenus autonomes
  • Participer au rayonnement des artistes professionnels du Pontiac

Compétences requises :

  • Excellente maîtrise du français et anglais écrit et parlé
  • Bonne connaissance du milieu des arts ou du milieu culturel
  • Expérience de 2 ans dans  la gestion d’organisme, gestion de projet, administration, planification de programmation ou toute autre expérience pertinente
  • Sens de l’organisation et autonomie
  • Capacité de travailler en équipe, gérer plusieurs tâches
  • Connaissances de Word et Excel, base de données
  • Efficacité, rigueur, minutie, fiabilité

Salaire et conditions

Contrat de 372h à 25$/h
 
Durée du contrat : 1 octobre 2014 au 28 février 2015

Entrée en poste : 1 octobre

Merci de faire parvenir avant le 15 septembre, un CV, une lettre de présentation, les coordonnés de références à l’adresse courriel suivante : info@artpontiac.com

Pour plus d’information visiter : www.artpontiac.com

Application Deadline: 
Monday, September 15, 2014
Start Date: 
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
Contract
City: 
Shawville
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Coordinator

The Pontiac Artists’ Association is looking for a coordinator for its 2015 activities. Working directly with board of administration and the different committees, the coordinator will have the following functions and responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate the activities of the 2015 season
  • Advise the board on its policies and its organisation
  • Advise the board and participate in the development of the database
  • Optimize communications including the brochure
  • Research new sources of financing in order to optimize the operations of the Association and develop self sufficient income

Participate in the artistic development and expression of professional artists of the Pontiac

Required skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of French and English, both oral and written.
  • Good understanding of the cultural and artistic  environment
  • 2 years’ experience in management of projects, organisations, administration, planning of programs or other pertinent experience
  • Sense of organization and autonomy
  • Ability to work with a team and multitask
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, and database
  • Efficient, rigorous, meticulous, reliable

Salary and conditions

Contract of 372 h at $25/h    

Length of the contract: Oct 1, 2014 to Feb 28, 2015

Please send by email, your CV, cover letter, contact information for references, before Sept 15, to info@artpontiac.com

For more information visit our website at www.artpontiac.com

Application Deadline: 
Monday, September 15, 2014
Start Date: 
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
Contract
City: 
Shawville
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

English Theatre Producing Coordinator

Annual Salary: $35,800 to $49,300

Status: Full time, continuing

What will be my key activities?

The English Theatre at Canada’s National Arts Centre is seeking a full-time Producing Coordinator, to be based at our venues in downtown Ottawa, Ontario.  This is a rare opportunity to help develop and drive an ambitious agenda for the NAC and to support the vision of a strong national theatre for Canada.  The English Theatre is currently engaged in a subscription-driven season of theatre across three primary stages, a ten-member national acting ensemble, a nationwide set of artistic partnerships under the banner of The Collaborations, a cycle of action-research projects called The Study, online theatrical spaces, dynamic programs for education, outreach and artist mentorship, and more.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Reporting to the Managing Director, and working within a highly collaborative environment that includes artists, producers, marketers and educators amid the wider NAC, the English Theatre Producing Coordinator provides producing and other administrative support to the English Theatre Department.  The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for innovative producing methods that follow emerging trends in performance, and also for working within the Canadian Theatre Agreement. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: producing theatrical activities as directed by the Producer, creating and maintaining contracts, artistic company management, planning, liaising with marketing and production staff, prioritizing and fulfilling daily activities such as preparing meeting, co-ordinating the Managing Director’s schedule and co-ordinating all forms of daily correspondence. You will also be responsible for filing, payroll and maintaining inventory. An opportunity may exist to help guide and lead English Theatre’s education initiatives.

What are the required qualifications?

  • Post secondary degree or equivalent in theatre or in a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education & experience);
  • Familiarity with, and deep interest in, the theatre industry landscape in Canada or another country;
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English, and comfort speaking in front of crowds;
  • Close familiarity with the Canadian Theatre Agreement and/or Independent Theatre Agreement;
  • Strong sense for creative processes, and ability to anticipate and support the needs of theatrical artists and producers;
  • Strong writing and outstanding proofreading skills in English;
  • Computing skills including MS Office are required; proficiency with Adobe CS, social media and/or CSS is an asset;
  • Ability to evaluate and manage priorities;
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, complex environment;
  • Highly organized and able to coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously;
  • Ability to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality at all times;
  • Experience and/or interest in arts education is an asset;
  • Bilingualism is an asset.

Regular attendance at work is an expectation of employment and an essential part of every job.

Who can apply?

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Candidates invited to an interview will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. If relocation is required, the successful candidate will be expected to pay for his/her relocation expenses.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation for an interview or written exam, please advise us when initially contacted.

How to apply?

Please submit your application online through our website, under the Work and Volunteer with Us section at www.nac-cna.ca.

 

CONNECT WITH US:

www.facebook.com/CanadasNAC
https://twitter.com/CNAduCanada
http://instagram.com/canadasnac#

Application Deadline: 
Monday, August 25, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Senior Marketing Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra

Annual salary: $62,900 to $85,100

Status: Full-time, continuing

What will be my key activities?

The Marketing Department of the National Arts Centre is seeking an energetic and experienced Marketing professional to lead the NAC Orchestra through a very exciting phase in its history with the arrival of its new Music Director.

As a leading member of the Marketing team, the Senior Marketing Officer will be responsible for setting the marketing direction for the Orchestra, including a multi-year campaign to leverage the opportunity behind the new Music Director and the integrated marketing strategies to promote the orchestra to new and existing subscribers.  The Senior Markeitng Officer is responsible for planning and managing a comprehensive range of efforts aimed at building audiences, achieving concert attendance and  revenue goals, and increasing the Orchestra’s local, national and international visibility, including marketing the Orchestra tours.   The iedal incumbent is adept in both new and traditional media to reach our audiences.

What are the required qualifications?

  • University degree in Business, Marketing or related field;
  • Minimum five to eight (5-8) years in a senior marketing role with demonstrated results;
  • Previous experience in the Performing Arts community would be beneficial;
  • Expertise in the following areas:  strategic planning, integrated communications, digital marketing, CRM, market research, business analysis, working with agencies;
  • Experience leading long-term integrated campaigns;
  • Experience managing outbound telemarketing campaigns;
  • In-depth knowledge of the marketing environment in the National Capital Region;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to manage the demands of multiple stakeholders;
  • Equally comfortable in a leadership or team player role with a good sense of humour;
  • Excellent organization and project management skills;
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrated initiative and sound judgement;
  • Proficient in using MS: Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
  • Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.

Regular attendance at work is an expectation of employment and an essential part of every job.

Who can apply?

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Candidates invited to an interview will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. If relocation is required, the successful candidate will be expected to pay for his/her relocation expenses.

As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation for an interview or written exam, please advise us when initially contacted.

How to apply?

Please submit your application online through our website, under the Work and Volunteer with Us section at www.nac-cna.ca.

 

CONNECT WITH US:

www.facebook.com/CanadasNAC
https://twitter.com/CNAduCanada
http://instagram.com/canadasnac#

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

THEATRE USHERS

Job Description:

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 734,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area. Enhancing its citizens' quality of life by providing superior services, revitalizing its infrastructure and conserving the environment, Mississauga is committed to innovation, operational excellence and fiscal responsibility which is reflected in its motto: "Leading Today for Tomorrow."

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CULTURE DIVISION
MEADOWVALE THEATRE

Requires

THEATRE USHERS
(Part-time, temporary up to 20 hours)

Job Specifications:

  • Enrolled in or graduated from a Secondary School is considered an asset.
  • Hold a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate / CPR"B" certification,
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills,
  • Able to work independently as well as with a team.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including weeknights, weekends and holidays.
  • Employment offer is conditional upon receipt of a Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Screening, which is acceptable to the City of Mississauga.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Supervisor, Client Services and under the direction of the Front of House Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for greeting and directing theatre patrons, ticket processing and ensuring a safe and enjoyable theatre experience.
  • Greets theatre patrons, receives and processes theatre tickets, distributes programs.
  • Provides directional assistance and responds to general inquiries.
  • Assists with the safety and comfort of Theatre Patrons.
  • Assists with concession sales.
  • Performs cash handling procedures including the POS machine and cash reports.
  • Performs general maintenance duties.
  • Reads, understands and abides by the City's Divisional Standards, Corporate Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hourly Rate: $10.88 - $10.99

Applications must be submitted online on or before August 18, 2014.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that once you have submitted your resume, an on-line questionnaire will appear on screen, and must be completed in order to be considered for this position

A Criminal Record Search will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Act.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform City Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Mississauga
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Curator

Employment Opportunity for Full-time Curator
August 1, 2014

Organization Description and Context
For 40 years, Dancemakers has made a significant impact on the dance field through creation, presentation and support for artists.  The company’s repertoire of over 100 dances by in-house and commissioned choreographers, composers and designers from Canada and abroad, has reached tens of thousands of audience members at home and on the road.

In its upcoming season, Dancemakers is launching a new creation/production model to drive our vision into the future and position the organization as a Canadian leader in contemporary dance.  The Incubation/Production House (IPH) model will invite three Resident Artists (RA) to incubate and produce new works over staggered three-year terms.  The Curator will lead the task of making connections between the RA creations, the field and the public we serve. Through the work of the Curator, Dancemakers will be recognized as the home for new practices in contemporary dance in Canada.

Title and Reporting Relationships

Job title:                      Curator
Reports to:                  Board of Directors
Works with:                 Executive Director
Reporting staff:           Resident artists, company dancers, various arts professionals

Job Description
The Curator stewards and implements Dancemakers’ vision through a strong curatorial practice that links RA’s and audiences. The Curator is Dancemakers’ lead artistic position but is not a performance maker for Dancemakers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develops a vision that successfully achieves the strategic goals of the IPH model including organizational reach and profile.
  • Envisions and implements the task of making connections between the RA’s creations, the field and the public.  
  • Provides and develops written materials and projects that foster understanding, create greater profile and engage audiences and stakeholders.
  • Works closely with the Executive Director to develop budgets, development initiatives and strategic partnerships.
  • Provides multi-season programming plans in accordance with organizational objectives and within Board defined timelines.
  • Maintains and expands an open and proactive dialogue with local, national and international organizations and individuals in order to meet organizational objectives.

Staff Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • Resident Artists: one artist selected annually for a three-year term.
  • Company dancers: five positions selected annually, in collaboration with the RA’s.
  • Guest Artists: teachers, choreographers or other artists selected independently, or in collaboration with the RA’s, to deliver professional development activities.
  • Selects participants for and leads an annual Resident Artist Advisory Committee
  • Defines and delivers audience and professional engagement activities that respond to, or emerge from, the RA’s practices.
  • Develops and writes creative materials for marketing the company and its projects and artists.
  • Provides support for the RA’s through regular dialogue.
  • Writes all appropriate sections of operating grants and collaborates closely with the Executive Director to develop funding strategies.

Financial Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with the Executive Director to create project and production budgets for each RA.
  • Works closely with the Executive Director to identify, steward and grow to the organization’s private and public financial partners.  

External interactions

  • In collaboration with the Board of Directors and Executive Director, acts as the artistic, vision and advocacy voice to all external stakeholders.
  • Designs and produces outreach, audience development and educational activities and programs for Dancemakers’ publics.
  • Working closely with the Executive Director, strategizes researches and facilitates touring opportunities for works by the RA’s to increase Dancemakers’ reach and profile.

Working conditions and Environment

  • Working hours require flexibility depending on project needs and will include evenings and weekends.
  • The curator is expected to attend festivals, markets and events that create opportunities to grow Dancemakers’ profile and reach.
  • This is a full-time, one-year, renewable contract.  

Knowledge and Skills Required

  • A clearly articulated curatorial vision and practice in the performing arts.
  • A history of demonstrable curatorial practice with focus on dance and/or the performing arts.
  • A strong understanding of the Canadian and International contemporary performance communities and their prevailing discourses.
  • Experience with conceiving and implementing engagement practices with a broad spectrum of individuals including but not limited to artists, non-artists, youth and diversely-defined communities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills that serve a number of purposes including grants, press releases, marketing, publicity and social media.
  • Experience with conceiving and implementing field support activities including producing, presentation, teaching and workshop design.
  • Proven success working collaboratively with various stakeholders.
  • Understanding and experience of working in a changing environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an arts organization in a similar position is preferred, but not required.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft environment (Word, Excel, Outlook), video editing software preferred but not required, databases (i.e., SUMAC) and social media channels (Facebook, twitter, Instagram, etc.). 

Application deadline September 3rd, 2014 at 5pm
Applications should be sent by email only to: info@dancemakers.org
To apply please send the following as separate attachments in pdf:

  • CV/Resume
  • Artistic/Curatorial Statement (general) - 1 pages max
  • Letter of Intent (Dancemakers specific) - 2 page max

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Adjoint / Adjointe bilingue de soutien aux subventions

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.

CONTRAT : Septembre 2014 – Septembre 2015

HEURES : 8 h 45 à 17 h

TAUX DE TRAITEMENT : 17,50 $ +/hre

 

L'adjoint/adjointe bilingue de soutien aux subventions assure un soutien administratif en fonction d'échéanciers serrés et d'évolution des demandes, comme suit : 

 

  • Administre le processus de rapport final, s'assure que les rapports sont complets et effectue le suivi avec les candidats.
  • Ouvre et examine les demandes de subvention pour s'assurer qu'elles sont complètes et signale toute inexactitude au personnel concerné
  • Saisie des données
  • Assume les tâches de remplacement quotidien à la réception lors des pauses-café et des repas ainsi que toute la journée lors des absences
  • Rassemble et photocopie le matériel pour les trousses d'évaluation par les pairs
  • Appuie 11 adjoint(e)s de programmes pour d'autres projets, notamment l'archivage des fichiers de programmes, les préparatifs de voyages, préparer les collations et les consommations, la numérisation, la photocopie et les envois postaux massifs
  • Autres tâches administratives telles que requises

 

Compétences requises :

 

  • Expérience de travail administratif recourant à des techniques de gestion efficaces et efficientes
  • Habiletés supérieures dans l'utilisation des programmes Excel et Word
  • Bilinguisme de niveau supérieur en français et en anglais, oral et écrit
  • Bonnes techniques de communication dans les deux langues officielles
  • Souci du détail
  • En mesure de travailler sous pression pour respecter les échéanciers serrés et accomplir efficacement les tâches
  • Souplesse et capacité d'adaptation face à l'évolution des demandes
  • Excellent jugement
  • En mesure de travailler efficacement avec différents groupes de personnes, tant à l'interne qu'à l'externe
  • L'intérêt et l'implication dans le milieu artistique constituent un atout
  • En mesure de soulever à l'occasion des caisses de dossiers pesant entre 5 à 10 kilos sur de courtes distances et à pousser du matériel dans un petit chariot

               

Les candidats qualifiés sont invités à envoyer une lettre de présentation accompagnée d’un CV, avant le 8 août 2014, par l’une des méthodes suivantes :

Par la poste : Conseil des arts de l’Ontario, Bureau des ressources humaines, DOSSIER No 05-14, 151, rue Bloor Ouest, 5e étage, Toronto (Ontario)  M5S 1T6

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 8, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, September 15, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Contract
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
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