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Managing Director, English Theatre

Canada is our stage:

Those four words inform everything we do as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across this great land. We are proud to be a home for many of Canada’s most exciting artists who captivate audiences on our stages and on stages across the country.

Summary of duties:

As a member of the NAC’s Senior Management Committee, the Managing Director for English Theatre reports to the President and CEO and works in partnership with the Artistic Director for English Theatre to plan, produce and present a programme reflecting excellence in a range of Canadian theatre and the mission and goals of the NAC. The incumbent plays an integral role in contributing to the building of a powerful and inspirational national theatre for Canada, and is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational and artistic programs, and business of English Theatre including:

-The creation of an overarching strategic plan for English Theatre based on the vision of the Artistic Director;
-Working with the Artistic Director to develop annual operational plans in support of the established artistic strategic plan above.

Over the past five years, English Theatre has focused on spotlighting the Canadian voice, through season-based performances, new works collaborations across the country, and a sequence of action research projects aimed at impacting the way theatre is made and appreciated in Canada. The Managing Director will have the opportunity to continue shaping these innovations, while also contributing to the development of the NAC’s next organization-wide strategic plan.

The selected candidate should be well known to Canadian English theatre communities, should have a collaborative management style, should bring an in depth knowledge of the Canadian theatre landscape including Canadian dramatic works, and key artists and above all, demonstrates a real passion for the vision of a national theatre.

Experience in producing, co-producing and presenting theatre, touring, sound financial management, knowledge of theatre sector collective agreements and many years of experience as a senior arts manager make you an ideal candidate for this position.
Other duties and responsibilities:

•Exercise leadership in all English Theatre activities by participating in strategic planning, identifying opportunities for improvement, appraising and endorsing proposed projects, recommending a course of action and participating in the decision making process;
•Actively contribute to and participate in the senior management team overseeing the National Arts Centre;
•In consultation with the Artistic Director develop an annual budget to support programming;
•Provide direction and support to English Theatre staff, contractors and others and maintain a healthy and creative working environment;
•Manage and control all financial aspects of English Theatre ensuring adherence to established budgets;
•Negotiate, prepare and execute agreements with co-producers, playwrights, actors, directors, designers, musicians, stage managers, outside contractors and invited theatres to ensure the collective agreements and contract terms are respected and deadlines are met;
•Coordinate with all NAC departments to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the season planning and the accurate and timely execution of contracts and agreements;
•Prepare business plans and various reports; oversee the day-to-day operations;
•Foster positive relations and maintain contact with the professional theatre community across Canada and in the National Capital Region including representatives of theatre companies, artist associations, artists, agents, theatre associations (PACT, CAPACOA, ISPA, etc) and federal bodies related to theatre (Canada Council);
•Promote the NAC’s national visibility with associations and co-producing theatres;
•Provide advice to smaller theatres and attend performances.

Required qualifications:

A degree in a related field of study and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of professional work experience and education;
Experience in creating budgets and financial goals;
Experience in leadership roles as well as in managing, motivating and colaborating with staff members and artists;
In depth knowledge of the Canadian Performing Arts environment, industry and policy issues including: strong connections with key players in the Canadian theatre community and key presenters across Canada;
Strong knowledge of Canadian dramatic works as well as some knowledge of international markets;
Demonstrated producing techniques in Canadian Theatre including: the ability to understand collective agreements, contracting issues as well as presentation and coproduction contract terms and negotiations;
General knowledge of the Canadian Theatre touring business both as a presenter and producer;
Strong organizational skills and ability to think strategically;
Superior negotiating skills;
Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of the sensitivity required when working in a creative environments;
Excellent written and communication skills and ability to work well with members of senior management as well as members of the Board of Trustees;
Enthusiastic team player with strong leadership skills;
Financial management and accounting knowledge;
General knowledge of performing arts fundraising methods and revenue sources;
Proficient in using MS software: Word and Excel.

To explore this exciting opportunity, visit our careers website for more details at
https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers. Should you have questions, you are welcome to contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 1-866-850-2787, extension 518.

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

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, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.

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

The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range:

$100,00 - $150,000

Application Deadline:

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Ottawa

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

Travel:

Yes

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

Apply Online

URL to Apply Online:

https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers

Senior Director, Visistor Experience

Canada is our stage. Those four words inform everything we do as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across this great land. We are proud to be a home for many of Canada’s most exciting artists who captivate audiences on our stages and on stages across the country. Key activities: As a member of the NAC’s Senior Management Committee, the Senior Director, Visitor Experience, reports directly to the President and CEO. The Senior Director is accountable for ensuring that the NAC offers the highest quality of visitor experience that creates enduring positive memories, and for leading as Visitor Experience champion across the company, collaborating and enlisting the active engagement of multiple senior directors. At the NAC, we define visitors broadly in our goal to create a welcoming, diverse environment. Responsibilities include overseeing front of house customer-based departments which include the NAC’s Box Office, ushers, visitor hosts and reception. The incumbent is recognized as someone with a passion and commitment to proving unforgettable visitor experience, an innovative and dynamic leader with a deep understanding of customer service, and demonstrated skills and experience managing large, complex teams. The ability to think strategically with a global, forward thinking view of long term objectives is essential. Experience will be drawn from working as a systems thinker who has delivered results in other cultural, entertainment, arts or hospitality environments that serve diverse populations, and where delivering a superior visitor experience is paramount. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Direct the operation of all services to visitors; •Develop and ensure implementation of a program of visitor services including box office sales, way finding and visitor feedback; •Oversee Associate Director responsible for directing and organizing the services of the Box Office and the management of the NAC’s ticketing system and database for the Programming and Marketing departments, rental programmes and Ticketmaster; •Oversee Front of House Manager responsible for all front of house operations including ushers and visitor hosts and develop quality service standards for all public-facing employees; •Actively contribute and participate as an expert member of the senior management team in key decisions and in setting the direction of the overall NAC; •Work with the NAC programming departments towards creating an overall NAC experience that is curated and thoughtful; •Actively contribute to the development of an integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for the development of practices, strategies and technologies to manage and analyze customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle, with the goal of improving customer service relationships, retention and driving sales growth; •Contribute to the development of the NAC’s strategic plan; •Responsible for the development and implementation of policies, systems and quality standards consistent with the NAC’s objectives; •Responsible for resolving issues between departments who work in multi-purpose areas; •Member of the Public Spaces Coordinating Team; •Foster and maintain positive relationships and communication with internal and external clients; •Manage the service contract for the Equator coffee shop. Required qualifications: •University degree and 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the cultural, entertainment, arts or hospitality field; •Highly developed leadership and management focus; •Experience with Customer Relationship Management systems; •A track record in making wise and timely decisions to achieve strategic goals; •Strong analytical and strategic thinker that enjoys fast-paced, dynamic environments that require flexibility and a capability to adapt quickly to change; •Experience working in a unionized environment; •Exceptional interpersonal, managerial and organizational skills; •Understanding of the sensitivity required when working in a creative environments; •Knowledge of marketing techniques; •Commitment to the mission and core values of the NAC and ability to model those values in service delivery and partnerships; •An understanding of diverse and underserved communities; •Demonstrated ability to inspire and empower individuals and enthusiasm for working collaboratively with a dedicated team; •The seasoning and confidence to be credible at the senior level of the NAC; •Superior language skills in English and French; •Extensive customer service experience. To explore this exciting opportunity, visit our website for more details at: www.nac-cna.ca/en/careers. Should you have questions, you are welcome to contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at (613) 947-7000, extension 518 or toll-free at 1-866-850-2787. Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. 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, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range:

$97,200 - $147,800

Application Deadline:

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Ottawa

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

French

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

Apply Online

URL to Apply Online:

https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers

Administrateur / Administratrice de subventions (bilingue)

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.

Numéro du concours : 09-18
Date d'échéance de soumission de candidature : 27 juillet 2018 à 17 h
Type de contrat : contrat temporaire à durée déterminée
Date de début du contrat : juillet 2018
Date de fin du contrat : mai 2019
Affiliation : poste syndiqué
Rémunération : 21,93 - 32,89 $/h

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario (CAO) cherche un administrateur ou une administratrice expérimenté(e) pour travailler dans son service de subventionnement. Cette personne sera chargée d’administrer les programmes de subventionnement attribués, de coordonner la collecte des données financières et statistiques exactes dans le système CADAC* (Canadian Arts Data/Données sur les arts au Canada) pour satisfaire aux exigences de demande et de compte rendu des programmes de subventionnement du CAO, et de fournir d’autres services administratifs.
*CADAC est une base de données financières et statistiques sur le Web, utilisée par de nombreux organismes publics de financement des arts.

Responsabilités principales :

• Exécuter les fonctions d’administration relatives aux programmes de subventionnement attribués, notamment en répondant aux questions sur les exigences en matière de demandes de programmes et d’utilisation du système de demande de subventions en ligne, en prenant des dispositions pour les déplacements et les repas, en rédigeant des demandes de chèques, en organisant des réunions, en prenant des notes, en rédigeant de la correspondance, et en s’occupant du classement, de la saisie des données et du suivi des rapports finaux.
• Servir de personne-ressource principale du CAO pour les organismes bénéficiaires de subventions, concernant l’examen et la validation des données saisies dans CADAC, les formulaires financiers et statistiques, ainsi que la confirmation des subventions du CAO figurant dans les états financiers des candidats pour en assurer l’exactitude et l’intégralité, conformément aux tâches du CAO/CADAC telles que stipulées dans le calendrier et les chemins critiques des programmes de fonctionnement.
• Travailler étroitement avec les responsables des programmes sur les informations demandées par les organismes bénéficiaires en suivant les données saisies dans CADAC, suivre les soumissions des organismes bénéficiaires et leur donner des conseils, et produire des rapports.
• Remplacer régulièrement la réceptionniste pendant ses pauses et absences.
• Effectuer d’autres tâches administratives de subventionnement, telles qu’attribuées.

Principales compétences :
• diplôme collégial et (ou) diplôme de premier cycle en gestion des arts, finances, comptabilité et (ou) gestion de projets;
• de préférence, antécédents en arts, expérience en administration des arts et compréhension des budgets des organismes artistiques;
• expérience dans des fonctions administratives;
• excellentes capacités en administration et en organisation, et capacité de fonctionner en mode multitâche;
• expérience pratique en analyse des données financières et statistiques, en gestion des budgets et paramètres, et en lecture de documents de vérification;
• aptitude prouvée aux relations interpersonnelles, patience et ténacité, capacité de travailler à l’interne et à l’externe avec un groupe diversifié de personnes, et de fournir un excellent service à la clientèle;
• excellentes aptitudes à la communication verbale et écrite, capacité d’expliquer des concepts statistiques et financiers en langage clair;
• niveau élevé de compréhension verbale et écrite du français et de l’anglais (obligatoire)
• expérience intermédiaire de l’utilisation des applications informatiques sur ordinateur, des bases de données et de la suite Microsoft Office; en particulier, très bonne connaissance d’Excel pour créer des macros et des petits programmes en Visual Basic Script (un atout), et expérience de travail avec Microsoft Project ou un logiciel semblable (un atout).

Les candidats admissibles sont invités à soumettre leur lettre de présentation et leur CV avant 17 heures (à noter que les candidatures non accompagnées d’une lettre de présentation ne seront pas acceptées) :
http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Application Deadline:

Friday, July 27, 2018

Type of Work:

Contract

City:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

College/Cegep

Languages:

English

French

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

Apply Online

URL to Apply Online:

http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Granting Administrator (Bilingual)

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.

Competition number: 09-18
Deadline for submissions: July 27, 2018 at 5 pm
Position type: Fixed Term
Start Date: July 2018
End Date: May 2019
Affiliation: Unionized
Remuneration: $21.93 - $32.89

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires an experienced administrator to work within the granting department to provide program administration to assigned granting programs, for coordinating the collection of accurate financial and statistical information into the CADAC* (Canadian Arts Data/Données sur les arts au Canada) system to meet OAC’s granting program application and reporting requirements, and to provide other administrative support. *CADAC is a web-based financial and statistical database used by multiple public arts funders.

Primary Responsibilities Are:

• Carry out Program Administrator responsibilities for assigned granting programs, such as responding to queries on program application requirements and the use of the on-line granting application system, making travel and meal arrangements, drafting cheque requisitions, meeting set up and support, taking notes, drafting correspondence, filing, data entry and final report tracking;
• Act as a principal OAC contact with operating organizations on the review and validation of the data entered into the CADAC, financial and statistical forms and confirmation of OAC grants reported on the applicant’s financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness, in accordance with OAC CADAC tasks as per Operating Program Critical Paths/ timelines;
• Work closely with Program Officers on the information required by operating organizations into CADAC, by tracking data entered into CADAC, following up with operating organizations on their submissions and providing guidance, and generating reports; and
• Act as regular back-up to the Receptionist for breaks and absences.
• Support other granting administrative duties, as assigned.

Key Selection Criteria/Qualifications:
• College diploma and/or undergraduate degree in arts management, finance, accounting and/or business project management.
• Arts background, arts administration experience and understanding of arts organizations’ budgets is preferred;
• Previous experience in an administrative capacity;
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, backed by the ability to multi- task;
• Practical experience analyzing financial and statistical data, and working with budgets, metrics and reading audits;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, patience and tenacity, with the ability to work with a diverse set of individuals internally and externally and provide excellent customer service;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain conceptual statistical and financial information in plain language;
• Advanced level of oral, reading, and writing comprehension in English and French is a requirement;
• Intermediate experience using PC applications, databases and the Microsoft Office Suite; in particular, advanced knowledge of Excel in order to create macros and visual basic scripts is an asset, and experience with Microsoft Project or otherwise similar software an asset.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. (please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered):
http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Application Deadline:

Friday, July 27, 2018

Type of Work:

Contract

City:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

College/Cegep

Languages:

English

French

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

Apply Online

URL to Apply Online:

http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Producer (Theatre)

Urban Ink creates, produces, and disseminates original theatre productions by Indigenous and Culturally Diverse artists. Based in Vancouver, we work locally and nationally and are recognized for our impactful, large scale productions.

We are hiring a Producer. The Producer will lead the delivery of the artistic program, administer the creation of new works, plan and assess future projects, and manage touring. The successful candidate is a great project manager with at least three years of theatrical producing experience.

Urban Ink is invested in making artistic work that reflects Indigenous and Intercultural diversity; We are committed to attracting and retaining diverse teams who reflect the communities in which we live and work.

Responsibilities include:

Producing theatre and events
Developing partnerships
Coordinating and facilitating the work of the design and production teams
Hiring and contracting of artists and production teams
Developing, managing, and reconciling production budgets
Grant writing
Providing administrative support to the Managing Director and Artistic Director
Writing and submitting final reports
Developing, managing, and reconciling budgets

Our ideal candidate is organized, efficient and fun to work with. Has a producing track record and experience writing grants and reports. Has great communication and people management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects on time and on budget.

Compensation:

This is a full time, fifteen month employment position beginning September 2018 with the possibility of an extended contract. The annual salary is $43,000 and includes extended health and dental benefits.

To apply:

Please email dawn@urbanink.ca with your resume and a letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position and our organization. Deadline: August 6th 2018. We thank all candidates for applying, but we only have capacity to contact those selected for an interview.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range:

$43,000 annually

Application Deadline:

Monday, August 6, 2018

Start Date:

Monday, September 10, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Vancouver

Province:

British Columbia

Education Level:

High School

Languages:

English

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

By E-Mail

Executive Director

Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates (GVA) is conducting a search for a new Executive Director for Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra & Chamber Choir. Tafelmusik has grown into an internationally acclaimed orchestra with full-time players, a chamber choir, world-wide tours and its own recording label. The position offers the opportunity towork closely with the Music Director to innovate and lead new audience experiences and growth both in Canada and globallyTafelmusik, founded in 1979 in Toronto, performs Baroque and Classical music on period instruments or modern replicas, and uses techniques appropriate to those instruments and styles. From its modest origins as a four-member chamber music collective with a six-concert season and an $ 11,000 budget, Tafelmusik has grown into an internationally acclaimed orchestra with full-time players, a chamber choir, world-wide tours and its own recording label.

Tafelmusik currently engages Toronto audiences with an annual season of more than 80 concerts in diverse venues across the city, as well as national and international audiences through an extensive schedule of tours and critically acclaimed recordings.

Tafelmusik also seeks to transport audiences to the baroque and classical periods through adventurous cross-cultural collaborations, on stage with Toronto's Opera Atelier, and underground at its Haus Musik series. The orchestra’s musicians share their knowledge and experience through artist training initiatives such as the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer and Winter Institutes. Tafelmusik's award-winning recordings on the SONY, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered nine JUNO Awards and numerous other recording prizes. After 33 years of outstanding leadership, Jeanne Lamon was succeeded by Elisa Citterio who was appointed Music Director in 2017.

Tafelmusik has an operating budget of more than $ 5 million, and 17 years of consecutive surpluses. It is governed by a Board of Directors and has an administrative staff of 24.

Position Summary and Opportunity

Working with an operating budget of over $ 5 million, the Executive Director provides the leadership and management of Tafelmusik’s non-artistic functions, including business planning, audience development, sales and marketing, fundraising, government relations, financial management, human resources, governance and community relations. The Executive Director shares the responsibility for the success of the organization on an equal footing with the Music Director.

The position offers the opportunity towork closely with the Music Director to innovate and lead new audience experiences and growth both in Canada and globally.

Relationships

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors through its Chair.

The Executive Director will need to establish a key collaborative partnership with Tafelmusik’s Music Director, Elisa Citterio.

Reporting to the Executive Director are:

· Director of Artistic Administration and Operations

· Development Director

· Marketing Director

· Director of Finance/Controller

Core Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Board, the Music Director and other key stakeholders to update and develop the Strategic Plan, create and then manage tactical initiatives to realize its strategic objectives.

Consistent with Tafelmusik’s Strategic Plan forge a positive partnership with the Music Director to develop new ways to increase Tafelmusik’s audience beyond its existing core audience. Working with the Marketing Director, build audience development strategies to increase earned revenues, enhance customer experience and the reputation of Tafelmusik.

Manage the non-artistic side of the organization, build a successful team that meets its annual key objectives and financial budgets consistent with Tafelmusik’s 3-year strategic plan. Reinforce and foster a collaborative workplace culture that includes a commitment to excellence, integrity and outstanding communication.

Working with the Development Director and the Board, build up the fundraising function so that Tafelmusik’s donor base of corporate donors, foundations and individual patrons is expanded and feels actively involved in the success of Tafelmusik. Lead the preparation of all municipal, provincial, federal and foundation grant applications, and build close working relationships with key individuals in these organizations.

Work with the Music Director to expand and improve Tafelmusik’s international touring profile by identifying and connecting with leading concert venues. Manage and develop key external relationships including touring agents, government officials and donors, and senior relationships in Toronto’s cultural community that will foster Tafelmusik’s presence as a leading orchestra in Canada and internationally. Help build Tafelmusik’s audience outside of Toronto by increasing its reach through touring, on line media and recording projects. Work with the Music Director to increase the monetization of the recordings made under Tafelmusik’s in-house recording label. Be the public face of Tafelmusik, build close relationships with the arts and broader community and media. Take on public speaking roles, interviews etc. that expand Tafelmusik’s profile.

Candidate Profile

A proven strategic thinker with solid experience managing and leading growth in a performing arts organization

A strong entrepreneurial leader with a passion for the arts and a love of classical music.

An outstanding Manager with a proven record of audience development, strong skills in sales and marketing, a comprehensive grasp of fundraising, and solid experience in building a successful management team and creating a positive work environment.

An inspiring leader with exceptional networking skills and a high-energy level for donor cultivation and fundraising.

A confident and respected leader who can command the trust of the Music Director, Board, staff, volunteers and community and can represent Tafelmusik to all its stakeholders and the public.

Demonstrated experience in working with a non-profit Board of Directors and volunteers.

Excellent, oral, written and presentation skills are required.

Preference will be given to those with a music background or familiarity working with an orchestra.

Ability to travel on company business as required.

Application Deadline:

Friday, August 24, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

Travel:

Yes

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

By E-Mail

Artistic Producer

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
THEATRE DIRECT CANADA | ARTISTIC PRODUCER

Now entering its 42nd year, award-winning Theatre Direct Canada, one of Canada’s leading theatres dedicated to young audiences, is seeking a dynamic leader to chart the course for future success and innovation in the creation and production of theatre for, by, and with young people.

THE POSITION:

As the Artistic Producer, you will lead Theatre Direct by conceiving, developing, articulating and implementing an inspiring artistic programme for the organization that reflects its commitment to excellence for both audiences and artists and is consistent with its mission and values.

You will help redefine and raise Theatre Direct’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally and will implement strategies to secure the company’s long-term financial stability, increase organizational resilience, and ensure its lasting artistic legacy.

POSITION PROFILE:

You are an experienced artist and arts professional with a strong theatre producing background and a track record of excellence and innovation in the area of arts for children and youth.
You have a clear understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences, arts education and engaging young people through schools and their communities.
You are a natural mentor and have a commitment to creating, building, and sustaining a theatre that is inclusive and reflective of Theatre Direct’s diverse audiences and participants.
You have a sound understanding of the artistic, financial, and operational requirements of a not-for-profit arts organization.
You are a passionate advocate for the role of arts in young people’s lives and committed to advocating for your artistic vision with stakeholders and funders.
You are an engaging leader with a collaborative style with a capacity to inspire the organization to realize its goals and drive both the artistic and business direction of the company.

This is a full-time permanent position reporting directly to the Board of Directors. Out of town travel, weekend and evening work will be required at various points in the year.

REPORTING TO: The Board of Directors

DIRECT REPORTS: 2- 4 part-time and full-time staff including: administrative, education & outreach Staff, development marketing & communications, financial services staff, as well as production manager/coordinators, project producers/coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Three to five years’ demonstrated theatre producing, directing and development of new work.
Experience in the field of theatre and arts education for young people.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity and accessibility.
Excellent planning and project management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bilingualism is an asset.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2018 5:00pm | Interviews will be held in mid-September.

START DATE: January 2, 2019 with flexible paid transition between October and December.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email your resume and letter of interest (2 pages maximum) outlining your relevant experience and speaking specifically to the position profile and job description.

Please address your letter in confidence to:
The Search and Hiring Committee theatredirectsearch@gmail.com
Submissions by email only.

No phone inquiries please.

Theatre Direct welcomes applications from qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientation, and abilities. Access support will be provided for any person requiring it.

TERMS:
Permanent position | Language of work: English | Work address: 51 Wolseley Street, Toronto, ON
Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening will be required.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range:

COMPENSATION: A competitive compensation package including salary and benefits will be provided.

Application Deadline:

Friday, August 17, 2018

Start Date:

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Graduate)

Languages:

English

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

By E-Mail

Managing Director - Toronto Children’s Chorus

Toronto Children’s Chorus seeks applications for the position of Managing Director.

Toronto Children’s Chorus (TCC) is internationally recognized as one of the leading choral ensembles for children, performing with an artistry that inspires audiences and critics alike. The TCC provides life-enhancing experiences through the study and performance of the choral art, and stands as a model in the international children’s choir movement. The TCC has flourished for forty years through the dedication and artistic leadership of its founder, Jean Ashworth Bartle, and its artistic director for the past 11 seasons, Elise Bradley.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director ensures the successful operations of the TCC by planning, organizing and directing all Fund-raising, Marketing, Financial, and Administrative activities, in line with the strategic goals of the organization. A close, collaborative working relationship with the Artistic Director is essential to the success of the Managing Director role and the future of the TCC.

For full posting see http://genovesevanderhoof.com/opportunities/managing-director/

Send resume, cover letter, salary requirements and a list of references by Friday, July 6, 2018 to:

Margaret Genovese

Senior Partner

Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates

E-mail: gvasearch@gmail.com

Preference given to qualified Canadian applicants.

For additional information: www.torontochildrenschorus.com,

Application Deadline:

Friday, July 6, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

By E-Mail

Cultural Business and Events Manager

OPPORTUNITY
The Cultural Services Department is currently recruiting for a Cultural Business and Events Manager. St. Albert has a strong grassroots cultural community with a history of celebrating arts and culture. The City has a well established cultural department focused on nurturing and developing the arts and cultural sector through direct delivery of programs and services, partnerships and collaborations throughout the community. We are looking for a creative, innovative, strategic individual with strong leadership and supervisory experience, marketing, communications and fund development. Experience in large event management, and capital project management, are important aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Cultural Services Director, the Business and Events Manager is responsible for several key areas that impact the entire Cultural Services Department including; coordinating departmental reporting, contributing to long term strategic planning and support and implementation of corporate initiatives, monitoring of departmental operating and capital budgets, leading the fund development, and marketing teams, and capital project management of key cultural projects. This position is also responsible for producing the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival of the Arts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the following areas:

Strategic business planning
Financial management including developing business cases
Leading teams of employees including performance management, coaching and development
Professional fund development and sponsorship campaigns in excess of $1M
Marketing, public relations and advertising of events and performances in a large, soft-seat theatre
Experience in planning and managing large, outdoor events or festivals (over 30,000 attendees)
Organizational development, including board development
Experience developing capital project plans including project management

As part of the Cultural Services management team, the Manager will assist in the development of agenda reports, departmental budgets, monthly and quarterly reports as well as responding to information requests generated by Council, Senior Leadership and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Business Administration, Recreation, Arts and Culture Management or a related field and 10 years experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Extensive experience required in arts and cultural management or related field.
Exceptional written, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Creative and innovative thinking and proven ability to transfer vision into strategy.
Political acumen, conflict resolution and negotiation experience.
Experience in building relationships with community agencies, government and funding bodies.
Previous experience in a municipal environment is an asset.
Membership in Arts/Culture related organizations is beneficial.

HOURS OF WORK
Compressed work schedule of 72 hours bi-weekly (Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 with a regular day off every two weeks). There will be the occasional requirement for extra and evening hours, which could include attendance at meetings and events.

COMPENSATION
$98,876 - $120,298 per annum. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a generous and comprehensive flexible benefit package.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume via the City of St. Albert employment website www.stalbert.ca/employment

CLOSING DATE
July 13, 2018

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline:

Friday, July 13, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

City:

St. Albert

Province:

Alberta

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

Travel:

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

Apply Online

URL to Apply Online:

http://www.stalbert.ca/employment

Gestionnaire, Locations d’œuvres d’art

Les résultats de ce concours pourraient également être utilisés pour combler des postes vacants similaires, temporaires ou réguliers.

Au sujet du Conseil des arts du Canada
Joignez-vous à notre équipe et contribuez au soutien de la créativité au Canada. Le Conseil des arts du Canada est une société d’État dynamique, tenue en très haute estime, qui a pour mandat de favoriser et de promouvoir l’étude et la diffusion des arts, ainsi que la production d’œuvres d’art au profit de tous les Canadiens. Nos salaires et avantages sociaux sont très concurrentiels. Pour en savoir davantage sur le Conseil des arts du Canada, visitez notre site web à l’adresse www.conseildesarts.ca.

Au sujet du poste
Sous la supervision directe du chef, Banque d’art, le gestionnaire, Locations d’œuvres d’art, conçoit et supervise la mise en œuvre des stratégies et procédures commerciales, ainsi que l’élaboration et la prestation de services aux clients, de l’acquisition à la conservation.

En tant que gestionnaire, Locations d’œuvres d’art, vous devez :

faire la promotion de la Banque d’art en faisant du réseautage aux fins de développement des affaires
élaborer des politiques et procédures et veiller à leur conformité
superviser la planification et l’affectation des ressources
repérer de nouvelles possibilités et de nouveaux réseaux pour le programme de location de la Banque d’art
contrôler les finances et les objectifs financiers de l’équipe
assurer la gestion courante et la gestion de son propre portefeuille de clients
créer et entretenir des relations avec des clients externes
élaborer et contrôler les stratégies de vente pour divers marchés au Canada et occasionnellement à l’étranger
négocier la location d’œuvres d’art, conformément aux politiques et procédures en vigueur
représenter la Banque d’art, au besoin; et accomplir d’autres tâches connexes.

Vous pourriez être appelé à voyager jusqu’à 45 jours par année et, à l’occasion, à travailler à des heures irrégulières

Ce poste est situé à Ottawa.

Exigences du poste

Éducation
Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle en arts visuels contemporains canadiens ou combinaison équivalente d’études et d’expérience professionnelle dans un domaine lié aux fonctions du poste

Expérience
Cinq (5) années d’expérience en administration des arts visuels et en activités commerciales
Trois (3) années d’expérience en supervision de personnel
Une expérience antérieure de la vente et du marketing constituerait un atout

Connaissances
Connaissance de l’histoire et de la situation actuelle des arts visuels contemporains canadiens, y compris une connaissance des œuvres d’art visuel d’artistes autochtones canadiens, d’artistes issus de diverses communautés culturelles et d’artistes sourds et handicapés

Habiletés et compétences

Solides compétences en planification des affaires, notamment en matière d’analyse financière et de prévision des recettes
Solides compétences en matière de négociation, de collaboration, de planification et de communication
Solides compétences en leadership et en supervision
Jugement, esprit d’analyse et entregent; excellentes aptitudes en gestion de projet et travail d’équipe;
Capacité de déterminer, d’analyser et de développer des marchés et des réseaux

Exigences linguistiques
Le poste requiert l’utilisation des deux langues officielles. Les exigences relatives à la seconde langue officielle sont les suivantes : compétence orale et compréhension de l’écrit – niveau avancé; expression écrite – niveau intermédiaire.

Comment soumettre votre candidature
Envoyez le formulaire de demande d’emploi dûment rempli, une lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitæ en prenant soin de citer le ou les numéros de concours pour lequel vous postulez, avant la date de clôture, par courriel à : competition@conseildesarts.ca. Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir regrouper l’ensemble de la documentation demandée dans un seul document PDF.

Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Mylène Mougeot, par téléphone, au (613) 566-4414 ou au 1 (800) 263-5588, poste 4124, ou par courriel à competition@conseildesarts.ca.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; cependant, nous ne communiquerons qu’avec les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue ou un examen.
?Le Conseil des arts du Canada s'est engagé à se doter d'un effectif compétent qui reflète la diversité de la population canadienne qu’elle dessert. Nous favorisons l’équité en matière d’emploi et vous encourageons à indiquer dans votre demande d’emploi si vous appartenez à un des groupes cibles (femmes, minorités visibles, Autochtones et personnes handicapées).

Nous nous engageons à offrir un environnement de travail inclusif et accessible à tous les employés et postulants. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation durant le processus de dotation, veuillez communiquer avec un membre de l’équipe des ressources humaines.

Le genre masculin est utilisé comme générique à seule fin d’alléger le texte.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range:

$78,810 to $95,077

Application Deadline:

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Type of Work:

Full Time

Contract

City:

Ottawa

Province:

Ontario

Education Level:

University (Undergraduate)

Languages:

English

French

Travel:

Yes

Prefered Method(s) of Application:

By E-Mail

Apply Online

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