Strategic Planning Consultant - Jobs in Brunswick, BC

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Pacific Opera Victoria is accepting proposals from qualified management consultants to develop and lead a customized strategic planning process for the organization. We are seeking a strategic planning consultant with expertise in the professional arts and culture sector to conduct robust research and analysis, and facilitate engagement with management, board and key stakeholders.IntroductionPacific Opera Victoria is one of the most influential professional opera companies in Canada. Its inspired repertoire comprises original productions of classic favourites and lesser known works, as well as new commissions, co-productions, and collaborations with other companies and arts organizations across the country. From its home in the Baumann Centre, Pacific Opera Victoria creates significant career opportunities for creative and performing artists and curates opera in surprising ways – enticing newcomers and captivating loyal opera-goers.Our vision is to be the most distinctive opera company in Canada, a valued cultural and community asset that inspires artists and audiences.BackgroundOur 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan outlined strategic priorities for a three-year period, grounded in a ten-year vision to create more opera. The focus was to create the conditions for continued artistic excellence by: building a robust financial foundation, building internal capacity, developing audiences and creating more opportunities for artists. The organization made significant progress in all strategic areas, and achieved the vast majority of its stated goals.In early 2020 we undertook the creation of a Digital Strategy and Roadmap. An analysis of the digital maturity and capacity of the organization was conducted, and recommendations made to become a digitally integrated organization. The roadmap prioritized: digital engagement, increased efficiency and user experience, expanded staff capacity, and elongating the opera experience through digital means.In summer 2020 we set out to engage multiple stakeholders in creating long-term Strategic Action Plans on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion, reconciliation and environmental stewardship (EDIR). We are engaged in education and have commenced with stakeholder engagement and expect a preliminary report by September 2021.The pandemic necessitated dramatic change to our artistic, community and business models; our public programming, artist training and education services adapted to film and digital media, creating new art and new audiences. Our work in equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation gained new urgency. The business model was adapted to operate without earned revenue and with extraordinary government support.Uncertainty has dominated the working environment for over two years. Our strategic plan never anticipated pandemic restrictions and theatre closures that would hasten the pace of our digital transformation. Our plans didn’t consider discoveries of racism nationally and globally that have propelled us to help dismantle systemic inequities in our own communities. Our strategy never considered an environment dominated by the absence of live music and devoid of social gatherings.In the face of uncertainty, it’s best to plan ahead. While we’ve learned to be flexible, iterative and innovative, we nonetheless have a responsibility to be prepared for multiple future scenarios, and plan for the long-term. We will develop a strategic plan that offers broad latitude, flexibility and adaptability.Project GoalsTo develop a strategic plan for Pacific Opera through a process of robust research, analysis and engagement with management, board and key stakeholders. Our aspiration is to seek knowledge and inspiration from thought leaders from within the arts and aligned with the cultural sector to inform our plans.Scope of workUnder the direction of the CEO and reporting to the Strategic Planning Committee, the process will include:

• The development of a custom strategic planning process for Pacific Opera Victoria
• Business, environmental and scenario analysis
• Internal and external inquiry
• Opportunities for engagement and exploration

It is anticipated that the scope of work may include:

• Review of foundation documents
• Update organizational values
• Review of mission and vision
• Review of historical trends
• Research of industry trends
• Exploration of industry forecasts
• Scenario planning, swot and pestle analysis
• Interviews with senior management and key directors
• Facilitation of board and staff retreats
• Engagement with key partners and stakeholders
• Incorporation of digital strategy
• Integration of EDIR principles
• Presentation of initial findings and recommendations
• Development and presentation of final strategic plan document

DeliverablesFollowing are the anticipated deliverables for this project intended to begin in Fall 2021 and be complete no later than January 2022:

• Summary of proposed planning process and schedule
• Interview and engagement session outlines and schedule
• Research and Analysis
• Interviews and engagement
• Board and staff retreat
• Report on initial findings and recommendations
• Final Report summarizing findings and recommendations
• Integration of EDIR principles and Digital Strategy

Proposals and InquiriesProposals may be submitted to Ian Rye, CEO at , no later than October 1. Proposals will be reviewed by the Strategic Planning Committee during the month of October.Pacific Opera identifies Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation among its core values and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.Quick Apply

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