Job Description

** PLEASE NOTE CORRECT SALARY DETAILS: A competitive compensation package including base salary $110,000 and benefits, plus performance bonus. **

THE POSITION

The President and CEO (CEO) is responsible for leading the direction of the Canadian Music Centre and for the overall management of the organization. The CEO is an ambassador for the CMC and the contemporary music community, inspiring passion for CMC\xe2\x80\x99s mission and vision.

Reporting to the National Board, the CEO leads the ongoing development of the CMC, and is responsible for developing and implementing its strategic goals and objectives. Working with the CMC National board, the Regional Directors and Head Office staff, the CEO develops and leads implementation of internal and external goals that reflect the organization\xe2\x80\x99s vision, mission, and business plan.

As the senior publicly visible leader for the CMC, the CEO represents the organization to regulatory bodies, the music community, donors, funders, supporters, and the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Directs execution and successful achievement of the CMC\xe2\x80\x99s strategic goals.
• Responsible for the overall management of the organization and its staff.
• Fosters relationships with core stakeholders: Composers, Connectors, and Audiences.
• Works with the Board in the delivery of the current Strategic Plan (2019) and the development of the new plan.
• Oversees National Board meetings with the Board Chair, as well as the Annual General meeting.
• Manages Board Committees in conjunction with committee chairs including Finance and Audit, Development, Governance and Nominating, Accountability for Change Council, Composer and Human Resources committees.
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with the CMC Regional Boards and the Regional Directors to ensure the viability of CMC as a national entity.
• Develops and ensures excellence for the Centre\xe2\x80\x99s overall management and services offered to CMC patrons, clients, and CMC Associate Composers throughout Canada, working in close cooperation with the CMC Regional Directors (B.C., Prairie, Ontario, Atlantic, and Quebec).
• Ensures CMC\xe2\x80\x99s Music Publishing, Recording and Library activities are carried out in accordance with industry best practices and are conducted in an effective, efficient, and productive manner.
• In conjunction with the Director of Finance and Administration, ensures the delivery of all accounting, budgetary and financial matters, including annual audit requirements.
• Works with Direct Reports to develop and deliver Performance Evaluations for all staff.
• Ensures accountable IT management, website development and maintenance.
• Develops strategies to unlock the capital of the Toronto headquarters at 20 St. Joseph St. through partnerships and initiatives which enable the CMC to evolve its mission and mandate.

Fund Development

• Oversees and helps develop fundraising strategies.
• Works closely with the Director of Development and Communications in the delivery of individual giving, major gifts and endowment programs including renewals, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Oversees the preparation of operating and project grants in collaboration with Head Office staff.
• Provides support to Regional Directors.
• Provides leadership to Marketing & Communications initiatives.
• Develops and maintains a public presence for the CMC.
• Collaborates with the Director of Development and Communications and the Regional Directors in developing communications strategies to raise the profile and awareness of the Canadian Music Centre.
• Works with governments, arts funding agencies, and the media in promoting the importance of contemporary classical music for the benefit of Canadian society and the international stage.
• Oversees Communications and Public Relations efforts with CMC stakeholders.

Community Outreach, Education & Artist Training

• Represents CMC at external meetings and fulfills an advocacy role at major events such as Arts on the Hill in Ottawa.
• Works with the National Board and Staff to develop and deliver strategies for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization as identified in the Strategic Plan.
• Supports the work of the Accountability for Change Council and the Indigenous Advisory Council in developing strategies to serve and support the staff and board in influencing internal stakeholders.
• Supports the strategy around Youth Engagement to ensure successful delivery of this relatively new initiative.
• Attends concerts, receptions, conferences, and represents CMC at public functions.

CMC Regions

• Guides and directs Regional Directors on CMC policies, guidelines and day-to-day management issues and CMC services.
• Holds annual face-to-face meetings with Regional Directors (including staff) to establish objectives / goals for the upcoming year.
• Ensures program oversight for the applications for and onboarding of New Associate Composer members.

Requirements:

• Experience in progressively senior roles in not-for-profit arts and culture management leadership positions or other relevant experience, particularly in an entity with a complex organization structure.
• Leadership experience in a multi-faceted, national not-for-profit organization.
• Knowledge or familiarity of the music genre in general and Canadian contemporary classical and concert music in particular.
• Demonstrated understanding of and proven commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity in every facet of CMC operations.
• An understanding of the music publishing and international distribution business.
• An understanding of the recording and distribution business.
• A degree or diploma in the arts or business; or equivalent experience with an emphasis in music.
• Proven grant writing skills and fundraising expertise in attracting foundation, government, corporate and individual donors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The CMC is a bilingual, national organization; fluency in both official languages is a priority.
• Experience in dealing with complex budgets and financial planning.
• Experience with effective personnel management.
• Familiarity in library and database management.
• Ability to raise the visibility of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s outreach and program development.
• Facility in digital and social media environments.
• Takes initiative, is visionary, diplomatic and innovative with a high energy level.

Additional Info: COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package including base salary $110,000 and benefits, plus performance bonus.

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