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Director of Indigenous Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples - Bilingual (EN/FR)

Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1

Employment Type: Permanent Industry: Indigenous Professional Job Number: 43051257 Pay Rate: $135000-158600 / year

Job Description

Bilingual Director of Indigenous Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples

FT Perm, Hybrid role - Candidate must work in office 3 days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays

$134,827 - $158,601 K per annum with a great benefits package

This competition is intended for candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis. Candidates from these communities who wish to be considered must self-identify.

The Director  Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, is responsible for advancing a holistic Council approach to better supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, communities and arts organizations in the realms of creation, production, presentation and professional development. 

Have you worked directly with Indigenous communities in a role related to funding, services, outreach, engagement, partnerships, etc?
Experience with delivery of funding with government departments, agency, foundation or NFP?
A deep understanding of Indigenous arts communities in at least one field of practice?

Then this role is for you!

The Director of Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples will:

  • Provide strategic leadership in the development, delivery and monitoring of the CKS program and initiatives that contribute to achieving its objectives.
  • Provide expert analysis and advice in the area of issues management; identify strategies and solutions to address sensitive issues.
  • Develop a collaborative relationship with the Program Directors across the Division to deliver a coherent suite of policies, approaches and processes for arts funding in Canada.
  • Ensure the continuous improvement of strategies, approaches and initiatives to enable Indigenous artists and arts organizations to play an artistic leadership role in Indigenous communities and elsewhere.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategies, approaches and initiatives to ensure the maintenance and renewal of Indigenous representation within the CKS Program and Indigenous participation in the Program’s assessment process.
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategies, approaches and initiatives to encourage Indigenous artists and arts organizations to maintain a continuous dialogue on identifying and addressing issues of common interest.
  • Represent the Council in its interactions with Indigenous artists, communities and arts organizations with respect to the CKS.
  • Collaborate with the Director General and the Program Directors on the development and implementation of effective management practices to ensure efficient and effective utilization of human, financial, material and technical resources.
  • Ensure the integrity, transparency and effectiveness of the assessment and allocation processes.
  • Lead the development, implementation, revision and continuous improvement of the Program’s results-focused and integrated business planning frameworks and mechanisms, to ensure the Council’s information and data needs are met. 
  • Collaborate and participate in the development of strategies of support/promotion relating to the Indigenous arts with the division of Strategy, Public Affairs and Arts Engagement.
  • Advise the Director General, and other senior executives on evolving issues; identify risks to Council’s programs and reputation; recommend solutions.

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in arts management, administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a field related to the responsibilities of the position.

Experience

  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible arts granting management experience directly related to the principal responsibilities of the position.
  • Five (5) years in a management position.
  • Experience in supporting and enabling the arts sector engagement, partnerships, and the development of key networks.

Knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge of the diverse Indigenous communities across Canada, including their needs and interests.
  • Knowledge and experience of how the federal government functions, notably within the context of a Crown corporation.
  • Knowledge of the Canada Council, its mandate, policies, programs, legislation, and/or the field of social or cultural funding.
  • Knowledge of national and international arts communities.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to assess qualitative and quantitative outcomes against the financial and program objectives, and the ability to effectively steward public funds by monitoring performance/output
  • Ability to translate the Council’s broad, strategic goals into program-specific actions and outcomes
  • Strong people leadership skills to: motivate, guide and support staff in delivering on stated program deliverables; and, to support employees’ career development and performance management needs
  • Strong communications and collaboration skills, with the ability to develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholder groups (e.g. within Council, within arts communities, with governmental and/or institutional partners)
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to conceptualize, develop, implement and manage projects of a diverse nature, while meeting objectives, timeframes and budgets
  • Strong ability to provide strategic advice
  • High level of organizational and administration skills, with particular strengths in strategic planning, human resources and financial management
  • Excellent judgment, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams to work collaboratively.

Bilingual Requirements

The requirements in the second official language are:
  • An advanced level in reading comprehension (C)
  • An intermediate level in writing (B)
  • An advanced level in oral (C)
Submissions accepted until a candidate is identified

 **We thank all applicants for applying, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly**

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
 
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