Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Support Services
POSTING NUMBER: 105066
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 18-month Contract
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours
LOCATION: Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.
SALARY GRADE: 8
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,400.00 - $135,450.00 per annum
MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $150,500.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration
POSTING DATE: October 12, 2022
CLOSING DATE: October 23, 2022

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Manager, Culture, is an experienced cultural management professional, skilled in bridging the gap between cultural practice and strategic planning. They identify links and forge productive relationships to strengthen and advance cultural development. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cultural Services, the Manager, Culture, plans, connects and enables the conditions for culture to happen, in alignment with the City's Culture Master Plan.

1. Cultural Planning

• Lead the development and implementation of the Cultural Master Plan and other key cultural plans and policies
• Actively research best practices and new directions in cultural management and its applications for economic vitality and social change
• Participate on cross-departmental working teams to apply a cultural lens to municipal priorities and planning projects

2. Capacity Building

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the local cultural sector, including their strengths, needs, and challenges, and create programs and strategies to support the sector and build capacity

3. Networking and Partnerships

• Establish and maintain effective relationships and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, public and private organizations, and other levels of government to strengthen and advance cultural development

4. Education

• Manage the design and delivery of cultural education programs, to enrich the diverse audience engagement experience and enhance community cultural consciousness

5. Public Art

• Oversee the development and implementation of the public art strategy, including the ongoing maintenance and curatorial management of the City's public art collection

6. Team Leadership

• Participate as a key member of the Cultural Services management team
• Lead and motivate the Culture team to deliver high-quality programs and services, that support the vision for Cultural Services and advance development of the cultural sector
• Coach, mentor and train staff as required to meet service goals and objectives
• Lead business improvement and change management initiatives within the unit as required to support the corporate strategic direction

7. Corporate Contribution

• Prepare reports, presentations and other communications to support business needs
• Attend City Council, leadership and other corporate meetings as required
• Develop and manage the unit's budget and participate in the divisional and corporate budget process
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, processes and legislation, where applicable

Requirements: SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree in Cultural Planning/Management, Arts Administration or related discipline

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years progressive experience in leadership or management position.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Ability to interact with internal and external key stakeholders, community groups, government agencies, public and private sector organizations
• Excellent Customer Service and People Management skills;
• Excellent Negotiation skills to negotiate with key stakeholders, vendors and consultants to ensure optimal resources are in place to meet project and operational deliverables.
• Excellent Organizational skills; Detail oriented, well organized and able to prioritize complex tasks with critical deadlines.
• Excellent Analytical skills for complex problem solving.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.