Executive Director

Responsibilities of the Executive Director

Reporting to the TBG’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Toronto Botanical Garden’s operations, which include gardens, buildings, programs, shopTBG, and library. Working within the guidelines of the Strategic Plan, the Executive Director ensures that the high quality of the TBG’s gardens, events and programming is maintained and enhanced. The Executive Director, with the assistance of staff and the Board of Directors, is also responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of the TBG’s income-generation program through special events, government grants, foundations, corporate and individual donors, membership development, internal operations and other fundraising efforts. An entrepreneur, the successful candidate actively seeks out fresh sources of funding. The successful candidate will also act as a spokesperson for the organization to the media, government agencies, funders, and non-government agencies, and seeks out ways to promote the organization. The Executive Director will be charged with establishing and maintaining collegial and effective working relationships with stakeholders including staff, the board of directors, the TBG’s 400+ strong volunteer base, government agencies, corporate and individual donors, all other stakeholders and the public.

Qualities of the Executive Director

  • Must possess strong team and consensus-building skills and a proven ability to nurture and inspire the TBG staff, board, large volunteer base, government, media and all other stakeholders
  • Must be a diplomat, not an autocrat, and, working with other senior managers, have the skills to be able to oversee and/or advise on the successful management of staff including performance, compensation, benefits, motivation, development, as well as hiring and termination
  • Must have a significant interest in and knowledge of gardening and horticulture—strong preference will be given to candidates with a strong, demonstrable public presence or profile in the horticultural or environmental world
  • Must have proven success in fundraising through special events, government grants, foundations and other donors
  • Must be an intelligent, outgoing, collegial, high-energy person with a positive attitude who thrives in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be an entrepreneurial, creative, innovative and conceptual thinker who can also be detail-oriented, analytical, resourceful and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Must have excellent leadership, supervisory, planning, and organizational skills, as proven by 5 to 7 years in a senior management role
  • Must possess the ability to make decisions, exercise sound business judgment, adhere to budgets and meet the highest standards of discretion and integrity
  • Must be an effective communicator with proven strong oral and written skills and be comfortable with being the face of the TBG
  • Must be well-connected within the Toronto community and farther afield, and have the ability to expand the TBG’s demographic base and supporters
  • Must have budgeting and financial management experience in the private or not-for-profit sectors
  • Must be computer literate

Attractive compensation and benefits

Please submit resume to the E.D. Search Committee at:

chair@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
or
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Start Date: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
By E-Mail

Executive Director, The National Ballet of Canada

The National Ballet of Canada (NBOC) performs masterworks of classical and contemporary ballet around the world, across Canada, and in Toronto at the stunning Four Seasons Centre. The fourth-largest ballet company in North America, with its own orchestra, rehearsal, administration, and production facilities, the NBOC has grown from strength to strength during its 60+ years, thrilling audiences with some of the finest productions on the planet. On solid financial footing bolstered by a robust endowment, the Company has entered a new era of dance excellence, innovative new choreography, and international touring. This is an opportunity to work with famed Artistic Director Karen Kain to advance the NBOC’s growth as its next Executive Director.

You understand the business of performing arts; whether a theatre professional or a business leader with an abiding passion for dance or theatre, you understand the nature of leadership in a collaborative culture. Working alongside the Artistic Director, you will support the Company’s drive for excellence, development of new repertoire, and international touring. Further strengthen its financial position to ensure sustainability, and lead the Marketing and Communications, Development, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, and Production teams in achieving the goals of the strategic plan.

You are experienced in working effectively with a Board, and in building relationships with key supporters – audiences, governments, sponsors, donors, granting councils, foundations, and partners and peers in the arts community. Strategic, disciplined, financially astute, and a talented public speaker and negotiator, you are also a trusted coach, mentor, and team leader. Apply your passion for performing arts with your proven general management and change management skills, to enable a strategic plan that will bring to the world the incomparable pleasures, visions, and illuminations that dance at its best can provide.

All responses to Caldwell Partners are confidential. Please indicate your interest in Project 121117 at http://www.caldwellpartners.com/apply.php

Application Deadline: 
Monday, March 11, 2013
Start Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
http://www.caldwellpartners.com/apply.php

Directeur ou directrice de collège

Ministère de l’Éducation postsecondaire, de la Formation et du Travail
Directeur ou directrice de collège (ÉS8)
Concours public
Fredericton

Le ministère de l’Éducation postsecondaire, de la Formation et du Travail est à la recherche d'un leader innovateur pour pourvoir un poste au New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) comme directeur ou directrice de collège à Fredericton.

En tant que membre de l’équipe de gestion du NBCCD, la personne choisie sera responsable de la prestation des programmes en métiers d’arts et en design. Elle devra également contribuer au développement culturel, social et économique du Nouveau-Brunswick. Depuis plus de 70 ans, le NBCCD offre des certificats et des diplômes d'études postsecondaires avec des centres d’excellence dans des domaines tels les arts visuels autochtones, la céramique, le graphisme, les médias intégrés, la création de mode, l’art textile, la joaillerie et l'orfèvrerie, la photographie et le dessin textile. Un accent particulier est mis sur le développement des compétences entrepreneuriales, techniques, esthétiques et créatives.

Par ailleurs, la personne choisie sera responsable du leadership, de la planification, de l'organisation et de la direction de toutes les étapes des activités du NBCCD, de même que de l’administration et de la prestation de tous les programmes et services éducatifs relevant du mandat du NBCCD. Cela comprend un engagement solide à faire ce qui suit : répondre aux besoins des étudiants et du personnel; faire la promotion des normes les plus élevées d’excellence dans les études, ainsi que d’un environnement d’apprentissage supérieur; établir des relations efficaces avec les intervenants externes; développer une approche collaborative et consultative dans l’établissement et la réalisation des priorités; transmettre des connaissances spécialisées et assurer une orientation en matière de politiques et de programmes connexes. Le nouveau directeur ou la nouvelle directrice sera responsable de la conception de la venue future ainsi que de la vision future du collège.

La personne choisie relèvera du sous-ministre adjoint de l’Éducation postsecondaire. Ainsi, la personne choisie participera aux discussions et aidera à l’élaboration de politiques et d'une orientation relativement au secteur de l'éducation postsecondaire au Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle bénéficiera d’avis et de conseils d’un comité consultatif comprenant des représentants du domaine des arts, des affaires et de la communauté.

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIELLES : Posséder un diplôme universitaire en éducation, en administration des affaires ou dans un domaine connexe et avoir au moins sept (7) années d'expérience de travail caractérisées par des responsabilités croissantes en gestion incluant de l’expérience en planification stratégique dans un milieu organisationnel.

La connaissance de l’anglais parlé et écrit est nécessaire. Veuillez indiquer votre capacité linguistique.

Les personnes candidates doivent faire clairement état des qualifications essentielles afin que leur candidature ne soit pas rejetée. Veuillez indiquer la langue préférée pour l'évaluation dans votre curriculum vitæ.

QUALIFICATIONS CONSITUANT UN ATOUT : La préférence peut être accordée aux personnes candidates possédant de l’expérience en gestion dans un environnement postsecondaire. La préférence pourrait aussi être accordée aux personnes candidates ayant de l’expérience dans les domaines de l’art, l’artisanat et du design. Selon le nombre de candidatures reçues pour ce concours, il se peut que les personnes candidates soient obligés dans leur demande de faire état d'au moins une qualification constituant un atout en plus des qualifications essentielles afin que leur candidature ne soit pas rejetée.

COMPÉTENCES COMPORTEMENTALES : La personne retenue possédera les compétences comportementales suivantes : Encadrement et formation d’équipe; Compréhension organisationnelle; Engagement envers l’organisation; Établissement des relations; Importance des résultats; Réflexion stratégique.

COMPÉTENCES TECHNIQUES : La personne retenue possédera les compétences techniques suivantes : Connaissance des techniques d’animation de groupe; connaissance des pratiques de gestion des conflits.

Ce concours peut servir à pourvoir de futurs postes vacants à ce niveau. Nous souscrivons au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi et préconisons un environnement où les produits parfumés sont utilisés avec discrétion.

Salaire : 88 556 $ à 99 710 $ par année.

Nous encourageons les postulants à poser leur candidature en ligne à https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=F&t=Y ou par la poste à l'adresse suivante au plus tard le 12 mars 2013, en précisant le numéro du concours : Ministère de l’Éducation postsecondaire, de la Formation et du Travail, Services des ressources humaines, 500, cour Beaverbrook, bureau 100, C.P. 6000, Fredericton (N.‑B.) E3B 5H1.

Téléphone : 506-453-8231
Télécopieur : 506-462-2272

Nous désirons remercier tous les postulants de l'intérêt manifesté pour le poste, mais nous ne communiquerons qu'avec les candidats retenus.

Numéro du concours : 12-6200-021

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Start Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Fredericton
Province: 
New Brunswick
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=F&t=Y

College Director

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
College Director (PB8)
Open Competition
Fredericton

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is seeking a creative leader to join the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design as College Director working in Fredericton.

As a member of the College Management Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of programs in fine craft and design media and contribute to New Brunswick’s cultural social and economic development. For over 70 years, the College has offered post-secondary certificates and diplomas with studio majors such as Aboriginal Visual Arts, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Integrated Media, Fashion Design, Fibre Arts, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Photography and Textile Design with particular emphasis on the Development of entrepreneurial, technical, aesthetic and creative skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, planning, organizing and directing of all phases of the operations of the College, as well as the administration and delivery of all educational programs and services within the College’s mandate. This includes a strong commitment to: serving the needs of students and staff; promoting the highest standards of academic excellence and a superior learning environment; building effective relationships with external stakeholders; developing a collaborative and consultative approach in setting and achieving priorities; and providing related policy and program expertise and direction. The new Director will be responsible for shaping the future direction and the future vision for the College.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Post-Secondary Education. As such, the director will participate in discussions and help shape policy and direction relating to New Brunswick’s post-secondary education sector. This individual will benefit from the advice and counsel of an Advisory Committee, which includes representatives of the arts, business and community.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: University degree in Education, Business Administration or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience including strategic planning in an organisational environment.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates with management experience in a post-secondary environment. Preference may also be given to candidates with experience related to the fields of the arts, craft and design. Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate in their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Coaching and Team Development; Organisational Awareness; Organisational Commitment; Relationship Building; Results Orientation; Strategic Thinking.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies: knowledge of group facilitation techniques and knowledge of conflict management practices.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at this level. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a scent-reduced environment.

Salary: $88,556 to $99,710 per annum.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by March 12, 2013 indicating the competition number: Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Human Resource Services, 500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1.

Telephone: 506-453-8231
Fax: 506-462-2272

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Competition Number: 12-6200-021

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Start Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Fredericton
Province: 
New Brunswick
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y

Festival Administrator

Leading up to, and during, the Indian Summer Festival in July 2013, this contract position is for a 4-month period (April 1- July 26) comprising a 30-hour work week.

Responsibilities will include:
- Managing and maintaining festival database (Zoho)
- managing sponsorship packages and requests
- Coordinating ticket and membership requests
- Liaising with publicists and festival managing director
- Website ongoing maintenance (Wordpress)
- Social media content developing, creating, monitoring and posting (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
- Creation/dissemination of regular e-newsletter (Mailchimp)
- performer coordination and services
- some event management
- daily bookkeeping (working with festival accountant and managing direction)

Candidates must possess the following skills:
- Exceptional organisational skills and strong multi-tasking skills a MUST, including project management experience
- Detail oriented a MUST
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Must be very web savvy
- Strong Microsoft Office skills 
- Basic understanding of HTML.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Start Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Part-Time
Contract
City: 
Vancouver
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer

This contract position is 50% graphic designer and 50% marketing coordinator for a 4-month period (April 1- July 26) comprising a 30-hour work week.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and maintaining festival database (Zoho)
  • Coordinating ticket and membership requests
  • Liaising with publicists and festival managing director
  • Website ongoing maintenance (Wordpress)
  • Social media content developing, creating, monitoring and posting (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Flickr)
  • Creation/dissemination of regular e-newsletter (Mailchimp)
  • Content management and distribution
  • Coordinating with printers, designers, photography/videography team
  • Production of marketing materials including: festival program, enewsletters, print and digital ads/banners, posters, banners, standees, backdrops, postcards, brochures
  •  Assembling and preparing files to meet pre-press and print requirements and deadlines

Candidates must possess the following skills:

  • Exceptional organisational skills and strong multi-tasking skills a MUST, including project management experience
  • Detail oriented a MUST
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to work with company branding requirements and templates
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and mostly In Design)
  • Must be very web savvy and familiar with all the above applications (or most, and able to quickly adopt new programs)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Basic understanding of HTML

Experience:

  • Diploma or degree in a marketing, communications and/or graphic design
  • Experience in marketing, communications and/or graphic design related industry 
Application Deadline: 
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Start Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Part-Time
Contract
City: 
Vancouver
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Assistant Costume Designer

Responsibilities of this position will include:

  • Working with the Costume Designer to design, create and purchase costumes and accessories for the production.
  • Liaising with the director and Costume Designer about creative concepts, establishing the look and feel of the production and its characters, deciding what each character wishes to convey through his/her clothing (time period, setting, status/social class, age, geographic region, etc.
  • Sketching designs by hand and sometimes using computer programs such as Photoshop or computer-aided design (CAD).
  • Arranging costume fittings, taking actors' measurements for garments and accessories, such as wigs, shoes and hats.
  • Shopping at fabric, craft, charity, and clothes shops.
Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Start Date: 
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Contract
City: 
Millbrook
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
By E-Mail

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