Job Posting

The Ontario Arts Council is a publicly funded agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. OAC’s primary purpose is to award grants to professional artists and arts organizations.

Competition number: 8-20

Deadline date for submissions: February 2, 2020 at 5 pm

Affiliation: Unionized

Remuneration: $42,727 – $64,723

Key Responsibilities:

• Responds to general inquiries about granting program requirements and use of the on-line grants system by phone, e-mail or in person 
• Conducts applicant eligibility reviews 
• Supports the grant review panels by providing administrative and technical support throughout the process, such as viewing of applications, score sheets and audio-visual materials, and taking notes
• Prepares payments to be issued
• Prepares mass communications
• Makes logistical arrangements for meetings, such as room bookings, hotel, travel and meal arrangements 
• Records management, archiving, sorting and filing
• Works reception for breaks and other leaves
• Provides general administrative support where needed

Key Qualifications:

• Few years of experience in an administrative capacity, preferably within a not-for-profit arts context, combined with relevant training and/or education to further strengthen one’s ability to do the job
• General knowledge, understanding, appreciation and experience with a broad range of art forms and not for profit arts management is an asset
• Communicating in English at an excellent level is a requirement for reading, writing and verbal communication skills
• Bilingualism in oral and written French at the Advanced level is a requirement
• Knowledge of ASL, Indigenous languages is an asset
• Results-oriented person with strong ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities 
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, multi-tasking individual with strong time management skills 
• Works well independently as well as collegially with others 
• Communicates in a professional demeanor with a customer service focus 
• A supportive, positive attitude when communicating with artists and arts organizations that have different needs, capabilities and are from diverse communities
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Word and Excel is essential, experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams is an asset
• Technically adept in the use of audio-visual equipment and databases  
• May need to work overtime periodically 

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): 

https://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac?lang=en-ca