Executive Director

The Opportunity

As the Executive Director, you will be the most senior staff member of the Museum.  You will have full management responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Museum’s programs and services.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director, will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Ensuring the successful performance of all areas of operations
  • Directing and managing the human, financial and material resources of the Museum
  • Providing visioning and policy development support to the Board of Directors
  • Furthering the strategic direction of the Museum
  • Representing and promoting the Museum to the community

Candidate Profile

As an ideal candidate, your background will include:

  • Advanced degree in a museum-related, non-profit management, business or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors, preferably within a Board Governance model
  • A minimum of five years of experience in the management of a non-profit organization, preferably in the museum, heritage, or arts and cultural sectors
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience supervising staff
  • Superior decision-making, organizational, writing, communicating and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, government  agencies and the public
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing strategic plans and policies which support organizational vision and mission

Additional Information

For position description see http://www.childrensmuseum.com/about-us/job-postings

Please forward resume and cover letter to Search Committee at recruitment@childrensmuseum.com

Deadline

August 8, 2014

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 8, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Program Coordinator (1-Year Maternity Leave Contract)

Application Deadline: August 1, 2014
Start Date: August 18, 2014
Hours: Full-time

Position:

Reporting to and working closely with the program and outreach manager and the CEO of the Canadian Art Foundation, the program coordinator will be involved in the development and implementation of public programs for Canadian Art Foundation audiences. Existing programs include the International Speaker Series; Gallery Hops in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal; the Reel Artists Film Festival; and School Hop.

Responsibilities include:


  • Working collaboratively with the program and outreach manager in the development and delivery of the foundation’s public programs
  • Developing new program initiatives in keeping with the foundation’s mission and strategic objectives
  • Coordinating the administrative work associated with public programs, including fee payments, communication, contracts and budget reporting
  • Researching and developing programming for the Reel Artists Film Festival, and managing its logistics, budgets, partnerships and project timelines
  • Managing the facilitation of the School Hop program, and liaising with school boards, teachers, students, artists and galleries

Qualifications:

  • University graduate in an arts-related field, with related experience as public programmer
  • Knowledge of local, national and international visual art and film communities
  • Ability to build on relationships and the foundation’s existing networks to further develop partnerships locally and nationally
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and also collaboratively
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
  • Budget management

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references attached as a PDF by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014, BY EMAIL ONLY.

Email application information to info@canadianart.ca.
*Please write “Program Coordinator (1 Year Maternity-Leave Contract)” in the subject line.*

Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries, please. All applications are considered confidential.

The Canadian Art Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional info:

This one-year maternity-leave contract will be from the end of August 2014 to July 2015.
Interviews will take place August 7, 8 and 11, if required.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 1, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Contract
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail

Education Program Specialist

Surrounded by magnificent Rocky Mountain views, bountiful rolling hills and the splendid Sheep River Valley, Okotoks is a dynamic, fast growing community of 27,000+ that has been recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainalbe development practices.  Our vibrant and growing Town has many things to offer; shorter commutes, unique shopping and dining opportunities, a flourishing cultural community, abundant outdoor trails and parks, extensive recreational facilities and inviting family oriented nehgbourhoods. 

Okotoks Cultural  & Historical Services strives to engage, enrich, inspire and inform through educational and entertainment experiences at The Okotoks Art Gallery, the Okotoks Museum & Archives, and the Rotary Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). The Town has an exciting opportunity for the unique person who has an understanding of current trends in educational programming.  The incumbent will interact with a broad spectrum of audiences including the visiting public, program registrants, facility users, community groups, and the media. Reporting to the Cultural & Historical Team Leader, the Program Specialist is responsible for interpretive and educational program development and delivery, providing art education opportunities for the public, and is involved in coordinating annual special events.

The successful candidate has a related degree (B.Ed. and/or related arts preferred) plus a minimum of 2 years interpretive experience in a museum, gallery or teaching  environment, and a commitment  to continuous learning in related areas of expertise ensure the incumbent’s success. Proficiency with computers using Microsoft Office software is required.

As an Employer, the Town of Okotoks offers:

  • The opportunity to be part of a culture that is mission, vision and values based, including
  • being community minded, flexible, collaborative and people focused
  • Working in a dynamic and energetic environment
  • An employer who values and supports life-long learning

Annual Base Salary Range: $55,907 to $61,599 plus a comprehensive benefits package and
participation in LAPP pension plan.
Interested applicants please provide current resumes by August 1st, 2014 to jobs@okotoks.ca
Visit our website at  www.okotoks.ca for more detailed information on this and other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 1, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Okotoks
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail
Apply Online

Program & Administrative Assistant

Posting date: July 14th, 2014
Closing date: July 31st, 2014
Salary range: $36,000-$46,972
35 hours/ week

1. Position Purpose

The Edmonton Heritage Council is an organizer, catalyst and advocate for Edmonton’s heritage and history, animating conversations and sparking action toward a more confident, lively and
attractive city.

Reporting to the Program & Operations Manager, the Program & Administrative Assistant supports EHC Program Coordinators (Heritage Grants/Network and City Museum development) and occasionally to other EHC staff, as directed. The primary responsibility is to assist in the efficient day-to-day operations of EHC’s programs in an efficient and well
-organized way. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work. The Heritage Council’s work culture is highly collaborative and based on frequent discussion and staff input.

2. Key Responsibilities and Duties

Program Support—Edmonton Museums Strategy (approx. 35% of workload)

  • Assisting with logistics, tours and events related to the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP)
  • Plan logistics of meetings, consultations, facilitated sessions, workshops and socials for ECAMP and EHN, in partnership with EHC staff.
  • Recording notes at all of the above events, as required
  • Manage electronic and paper files for all related initiatives
  • Assisting with the administration and content management for the Edmonton City as Museum Project website and related social media
  • Assisting with the administration and content management for the Edmonton Heritage Network website

Heritage Grants (approx. 35% of workload)

  • Assist in the planning and implementation of grants workshops
  • Process and manage grant applications
  • Organize logistics of Juries (room booking, catering, managing and sending out Jury packages)
  • Take minutes during Juries
  • Participate in an internal administrative review of program and jury process

Administration (30% of workload)

Assists other EHC Staff:

  • Maintain membership database
  • Assist with events planning, including AGM, general member mixers, receptions, etc.
  • Oversee catering, room bookings, invitations/notices as required
  • Support the maintenance of all office supplies, equipment and technology
  • Provide support to Board of Directors meetings via the Executive Director
  • Financial administration related to EHC bank accounts and donations

3. Qualifications

  • Post secondary degree in Business Administration/Management, Heritage and Culture Management or related field
  • Three years experience in a professional administrative role
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Flexibility in addressing challenges through nimble responses
  • Able to work effectively within a team as well as independently
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, creative problem-solving skills
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (OS X)
  • An appreciation of Edmonton’s heritage is an asset

4. Physical requirements

There are minimal physical requirements such as setting up table and chairs for meetings, moving boxes of meeting-related items in and out of vehicles, and traveling off-site to other locations whose facilities may be basic.

5. Employment Term

Two-year term with possibility of extension.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email in a single PDF document to:
David Ridley, Executive Director, Edmonton Heritage Council
Email: dridley@edmontonheritage.ca

Submissions will be reviewed starting Thursday, July 31st, 2014. A full job description and more information are available by email only. For more information about EHC and its work, visit http://www.edmontonheritage.ca/

The Edmonton Heritage Council thanks all applicants for their interest. Only candidates considered for interviews for this position will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Culture Superintendent

The City of Red Deer is always on the hunt for talented and success driven people. We offer a great work environment with the opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

Culture Services at The City of Red Deer works hard to support the dynamic artists and innovative historians who call our city home. We provide community development and support services to arts and heritage programs in Red Deer. As the Culture Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Culture section with the Recreation, Parks and Culture department. From communication and public relations to risk and safety management, you’ll play an essential role in contract management, budgeting, and policy development for the Culture section. You’ll also support a team of employees in coordinating community development initiatives and planning programs and services. The Culture Superintendent has a great rapport with community agencies and maintains partnerships that allow The City to meet the need for new programming, helping everyone to see and experience all that Red Deer’s vibrant cultural scene has to offer.

As our preferred candidate you will have:

  • Related university undergraduate degree such as Recreation Administration, Arts and Culture Administration, Business Administration or Physical Education.
  • Minimum of five years experience at a management level in a recreation, parks or culture setting in management and program service delivery that must include demonstrated community development approach to service delivery.
  • Experience in senior management in a recreation, parks or culture delivery system with demonstrated ability to put together successful delivery teams and to facilitate community development approach to service delivery.

If you like what you have read, and think this is the job for you; come build your career with The City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever growing environment that offers a competitive salary, and to work with an awesome group of people.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.reddeer.ca/hr or submit your application via e-mail to humanresources@reddeer.ca.

This posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 29, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Red Deer
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Directeur(trice) général(e)

Le (la) directeur(trice) général(e) doit faire preuve de leadership. Il (elle) est responsable de la gestion de l'organisme et de la mise en oeuvre du plan stratégique, tel que défini par le conseil d'administration.

RESPONSABILITÉS ET ATTRIBUTIONS :

  • Représenter l'organisme dans divers évènements afin d'augmenter l'influence de MF dans la communauté ;
  • Superviser les opérations courantes de l'organisme et s'assurer de leur efficacité ;
  • Superviser la planification, la mise en oeuvre et l'évaluation des programmes et services offerts par MF ;
  • S'assurer que les programmes et services offerts par l'organisme s'inscrivent dans son mandat, ainsi qu'à l'intérieur des priorités établies par le conseil d'administration ;
  • Superviser la planification, la mise en oeuvre et l'évaluation des différents projets spéciaux ;
  • Travailler en collaboration avec le conseil d'administration pour assurer un financement adéquat et stable à l'organisme, ce qui inclut la rédaction des demandes de subvention ;
  • Chercher de nouvelles sources de financement, ainsi que superviser le développement et la mise en oeuvre des objectifs de financement ;
  • S'assurer que les procédures comptables et la tenue de livres respectent les normes ;
  • Administrer les fonds de l'organisme en fonction du budget approuvé par le conseil d'administration et superviser la trésorerie de façon mensuelle ;
  • Fournir au conseil d'administration des états financiers mensuels détaillés et conciliés ;
  • S'assurer que l'organisme respecte toutes les lois fiscales et verse régulièrement, comme il se doit, les remises gouvernementales.

LE (LA) CANDIDAT(E) IDÉAL(E) DEVRA FAIRE PREUVE D'UNE CONNAISSANCE ET D'UNE EXPÉRIENCE SUFFISANTE DANS LES DOMAINES SUIVANTS :

  • Les principes de leadership et de gestion propres aux OBNL et aux centres d'artistes autogérés ;
  • Toute législation provinciale et fédérale relative aux OBNL ;
  • Les opportunités et défis actuels relatifs aux exigences des centres d'artistes et, en concordance au mandat de Main Film ;
  • Le financement des OBNL, incluant les campagnes de financement et la rédaction de demandes de subvention ;
  • La gestion des ressources humaines ;
  • La gestion administrative et financière ;
  • La gestion de projet ;
  • La gestion de risques ;
  • La gestion de crise ;
  • Des habiletés à bien communiquer en français et en anglais, tant à l'écrit qu'à l'oral.

Il s'agit d'un poste permanent, à raison de 28 heures par semaine, mais du temps supplémentaire pourrait être requis le soir et les fins de semaine, lors de certaines activités spéciales, notamment des réunions du conseil d'administration, des assemblées générales ou des événements publics.

DATE D'ENTRÉE EN FONCTION : le 30 septembre 2014

Date limite pour le dépôt des candidatures : à 17h00, le 14 août 2014.

Prière de soumettre votre CV accompagné d'une lettre d'intérêt, à :

Comité de sélection de MF, 3981 boul. Saint-Laurent, bureau 750, Montréal H2W 1Y5
Ou directeur@mainfilm.qc.ca avec comme objet offre d'emploi

Nous remercions tous les candidats de l'intérêt qu'ils portent à cette offre; cependant, veuillez noter que nous ne communiquerons qu'avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Start Date: 
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Montréal
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Membership Coodinator

IFCO SEEKS MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR!!!
Application Deadline: Friday, July 25th, 2014

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) is an Ottawa based charitable artist-run centre dedicated to independent filmmaking.

The ideal candidate is able to:

  • maintain a passion for, and an interest in Super 8/16mm and 35mm filmmaking;
  • prioritize;
  • be self-motivated;
  • be a team player; and
  • possess great organizational skills.

Qualifications:

  • must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada;
  • must have a post-secondary education;
  • must be able to work full time 40hrs/week;
  • must have excellent knowledge of Access, Excel, QuickBooks, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Outlook;
  • must have strong working knowledge of various social media tools like Facebook, and Twitter etc;
  • must possess excellent communication skills; and
  • bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities:

  • receive all visitors/answers all enquiries;
  • explain membership privileges & responsibilities;
  • handle all members’ invoicing in a timely manner;
  • track and follow up on unpaid, or outstanding invoices;
  • respond to members’ inquiries regarding invoices in a timely manner;
  • facilitate IFCO membership activities;
  • maintain membership database, including all reminders on expirations, renewals;
  • maintain various filing systems;
  • facilitate all shipping, receiving, and courier services;
  • inform other IFCO staff of changes to membership in a timely manner;
  • coordinate, update and track Volunteerism at IFCO;
  • Assist with publicity & advertising across all programs and events;
  • Assist with the co-ordination of fundraisers, and all other IFCO special events;
  • handle all workshop enquiries and registration of participants;prepare all individual workshops and Hands-on-Film workshop series materials in a timely fashion;
  • ensure members’ lounge is kept clean and organized; take care of recycled boxes etc; and
  • other duties as required*

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applications must be received no later than 5pm (EST) on Friday, July 25th, 2014.
Please include:

1) Current resume including two references.

SALARY TBD.

*Applications can be submitted by e-mail at director@ifco.ca; please use either a Word or PDF format.

For more information on IFCO, please visit our website at www.ifco.ca. The Co-operative wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note however that ONLY successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please!

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, July 25, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Visual Arts Publicist - Surrey Art Gallery

Deadline: July 27, 2014

This is a specialized communications role that involves planning, developing, implementing and maintaining marketing and promotions communications materials. Working as part of the Gallery staff team, and with artists, designers and media representatives, the position requires clear and consistent communications, fact checking, and careful management of information both in print and online. This position is expected to exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures.

Duties include:

  • Plans, schedules, implements, evaluates and provides feedback on marketing plans, publicity campaigns and internet based communications;
  • Develops and produces accurate publicity on time and on budget including print and electronic ads, newsletters, listings, PSAs, posters, brochures, invitations, and social media and website updates;
  • Develops and maintains a contact database and positive relationships with colleagues, artists, designers, printers, media representatives to efficiently and effectively produce and deliver promotions tools and realize marketing objectives;
  • Prepares and maintains a schedule of effective written publicity such as listings and PSAs;
  • Maintains current expertise on publicity and marketing strategies;
  • Maintains knowledge in contemporary visual arts, arts audiences and media platforms;
  • Works cooperatively with City marketing staff and adheres to relevant policies and legislation; and
  • Performs other job related duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Considerable knowledge of communication principles, practices, methods and techniques;
  • Considerable knowledge of media platforms; Superior ability to fact check, and demonstrates clear, efficient and effective written and verbal skills;
  • Superior organization, information and time management skills with attention to detail;
  • Knowledge of content management systems (CMS); and
  • Skills in Photoshop and graphic design are an asset.

You are a creative, flexible and detail-oriented individual with solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. You establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and the public. You have completed post-secondary education from a recognized institution with course work in marketing, public relations, journalism or communications supplemented by 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a marketing or publicist role, or have an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience. Previous experience in an art museum setting is an asset. You possess sound knowledge of operation of standard office equipment including computer software applications related to the work performed. A valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history and an Occupational First Aid Level One Certificate are required.

We offer a dynamic work environment and excellent opportunities to advance.

To apply online, visit www.surreycareers.ca

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Surrey
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Sector Development Officer (Film)

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture, and are proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Sector Development Officer (Film) within our Economic, Development & Culture.

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Film Commissioner & Director of Entertainment Industries, the Film Sector Development Officer leads, develops, and ensures effective delivery of economic development sector-specific programs and activities to enhance the local and international competitiveness of the City’s Film and Screen Entertainment sector and facilitates economic growth, export development and job creation.

  • Acts as a specialist to facilitate economic growth in Toronto's Film and Screen Entertainment industry sector.
  • Provides leadership and supports the Economic Development and Culture Division in developing and implementing initiatives that will advance the City’s strategic plans including, Collaborating for Competitiveness, Cultural Capital Gains, Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 and Working as One – A Workforce Development Strategy.
  • Assesses Film and Screen Industry development issues and trends, identifying investment opportunities and creating strategic directions, activities and projects accordingly.
  • Manages assigned projects within approved budget limitations, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning
  • Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account domestic and international developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other orders of government and industry
  • Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
  • Develops funding requests and conducts due diligence for funding proposals and administers funds from public and private sector sources.
  • Develops annual sector workplan and budget to improve the business climate, increase employment, attract new investment, develop and strengthen partnerships with other agencies and the private sector as well as City ABCCDs and other orders of government.
  • Develops targets and criteria to measure the effectiveness and success of programs, activities and projects
  • Prepares and delivers presentations on industry trends, competitiveness issues, opportunities for growth, regulatory and policy issues, and workforce development to stakeholder groups including business leaders, other orders of government, regulatory bodies and industry associations and City ABCCDs.
  • Recommends, plans and coordinates the City’s participation at domestic and international festivals, trade shows, conferences and conventions, as well as promotes the City’s economic development and, culture services to national and international businesses and delegations
  • Represents the City on and to inter-divisional and inter-governmental teams, external industry associations and senior level public/private advisory committees and boards. Takes on supporting roles- treasurer/secretary as appropriate to advance City interests.
  • Advises business groups regarding the development of their strategic, marketing, and/or investment attraction plans.
  • Advises City Councillors and senior management regarding company specific and sector business issues, as well as on contentious matters
  • Prepares reports, press releases, content for industry publications, speeches, and presentations for senior management and Council, as well as other information reports for external clients.
  • Negotiates and manages sponsorship agreements.
  • Writes reports to Council on a diversity of issues including funding allocation and program delivery.
  • Manages client service activities on a confidential basis including the provision of direct advice and assistance to companies, business associations, government agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Makes clients aware of municipal, provincial and federal programs available to industry in order to take advantage of various funding opportunities
  • Recommends expenditures and monitors budgets, seeks estimates for services, evaluates proposals and quotes for services.
  • Develops criteria, implements and administers the grant programs.
  • Keeps current and up to date on film & screen entertainment industry trends, outlooks and developments.

Key Qualifications:

  1. Considerable experience in the Film and Screen Entertainment industry sector.
  2. Considerable experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service
  3. Considerable experience working collaboratively with senior staff representatives of other orders of government, businesses and associations in regard to stimulating economic growth and job creation
  4. Considerable experience building and working with interdisciplinary teams.
  5. Considerable experience successfully completing projects on time and on budget.
  6. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  7. Ability to interpret City policies, by-laws and guidelines.
  8. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function combined with relevant technical training experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  9. Highly developed human relation skills, with the ability to communicate, negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships, analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  10. Sound executive judgement and ability in handling matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature as it relates to senior business executives, Council and other senior staff.
  11. Proficiency in business administration, research, marketing and policy development.
  12. Familiar with Government legislation in the area of Occupational Health & Safety.

Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes.  Applicants who provide an email address may receive their written correspondence with respect to this job posting directly to the email address provided with their application.  As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly to receive this correspondence.
 

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of Toronto's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
 

Job Classification Title    SECTOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Job ID #    1986998 X
Division    Economic Development & Culture
Section    Entertainment Industries
Work Location    CITY HALL, 100 QUEEN ST W
Job Stream    Project Management
Job Type    Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate    $82,806.13 - $97,297.20 / Year
Hours of Work (bi-weekly)    70.00
Shift Information    Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week
Affiliation    Non-Union
Number of Positions Open    1

Application Deadline: 
Monday, July 21, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Sector Development Officer (Music)

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture, and are proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Sector Development Officer (Music) within our Economic Development & Culture Division.

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Entertainment Industries, the Music Sector Development Officer leads, develops, and ensures effective delivery of economic development sector-specific programs and activities to enhance the local and international competitiveness of the City’s music sector and facilitates economic growth, export development and job creation.

Acts as a specialist to facilitate economic growth in Toronto's music industry sector.

  • Provides leadership and supports the Economic Development and Culture Division in developing and implementing initiatives that will advance the City’s strategic plans including, Collaborating for Competitiveness, Cultural Capital Gains, Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 and Working as One – A Workforce Development Strategy.
  • Assesses sector development issues and trends, identifying investment opportunities and creating strategic directions, activities and projects accordingly.
  • Manages assigned projects within approved budget limitations, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance and continuous learning
  • Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account domestic and international developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other orders of government and industry
  • Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
  • Develops funding requests and conducts due diligence for funding proposals and administers funds from public and private sector sources.
  • Develops annual sector workplan and budget to improve the business climate, increase employment, attract new investment, develop and strengthen partnerships with other agencies and the private sector as well as City ABCCDs and other orders of government.
  • Develops targets and criteria to measure the effectiveness and success of programs, activities and projects
  • Prepares and delivers presentations on industry trends, competitiveness issues, opportunities for growth, regulatory and policy issues, and workforce development to stakeholder groups including business leaders, other orders of government, regulatory bodies and industry associations and City ABCCDs.
  • Recommends, plans and coordinates the City’s participation at domestic and international festivals, trade shows, conferences and conventions, as well as promotes the City’s economic development and, culture services to national and international businesses and delegations
  • Represents the City on and to inter-divisional and inter-governmental teams, external industry associations and senior level public/private advisory committees and boards. Takes on supporting roles- treasurer/secretary as appropriate to advance City interests.
  • Advises business groups regarding the development of their strategic, marketing, and/or investment attraction plans.
  • Advises City Councillors and senior management regarding company specific and sector business issues, as well as on contentious matters
  • Prepares reports, press releases, content for industry publications, speeches, and presentations for senior management and Council, as well as other information reports for external clients.
  • Negotiates and manages sponsorship agreements.
  • Writes reports to Council on a diversity of issues including funding allocation and program delivery.
  • Manages client service activities on a confidential basis including the provision of direct advice and assistance to companies, business associations, government agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Makes clients aware of municipal, provincial and federal programs available to industry in order to take advantage of various funding opportunities
  • Recommends expenditures and monitors budgets, seeks estimates for services, evaluates proposals and quotes for services.
  • Develops criteria, implements and administers the grant programs.
  • Keeps current and up to date on music industry trends, outlooks and developments.

Key Qualifications:

  1. Considerable experience in the entertainment industry and music sector.
  2. Considerable experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.
  3. Considerable experience working collaboratively with senior staff representatives of other orders of government, businesses and associations in regard to stimulating economic growth and job creation
  4. Considerable experience building and working with interdisciplinary teams.
  5. Considerable experience successfully completing projects on time and on budget.
  6. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  7. Ability to interpret City policies, by-laws and guidelines.
  8. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function combined with relevant technical training experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  9. Highly developed human relation skills, with the ability to communicate, negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships, analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  10. Sound executive judgement and ability in handling matters of a confidential and/or sensitive nature as it relates to senior business executives, Council and other senior staff.
  11. Proficiency in business administration, research, marketing and policy development.
  12. Familiar with Government legislation in the area of Occupational Health & Safety.

Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes.  Applicants who provide an email address may receive their written correspondence with respect to this job posting directly to the email address provided with their application.  As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly to receive this correspondence.
 

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of Toronto's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Job Classification Title    SECTOR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Job ID #    1987000 X
Division    Economic Development & Culture
Section    Film and Entertainment
Work Location    CITY HALL, 100 QUEEN ST W
Job Stream    Project Management
Job Type    Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate    $82,806.13 - $97,297.20 / Year
Hours of Work (bi-weekly)    70.00
Shift Information    Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week
Affiliation    Non-Union
Number of Positions Open    1
 

Application Deadline: 
Monday, July 21, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

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