Manager, Culture & Special Events - Jobs in Nanaimo, BC

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Discover Whats Possible - The City of Nanaimo is a rapidly growing community with a population of approximately 98,000. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, we are centrally located, about 1½ hours from Victoria and 2 hours from Vancouver by ferry. With a university and well-developed parks, recreational, cultural and social amenities, Nanaimo is truly an extraordinary place to live.Manager, Culture & Special EventsPosition OverviewThe City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Manager, Culture & Special Events. Reporting to the Director, Recreation & Culture, the Manager, Culture & Special Events is responsible for overseeing the arts and cultural programs, community & corporate events, commercial filming, citywide arts activities and cultural community partnerships. This position assists in the development of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, strategies and liaises with community organizations, businesses and individuals to foster the development of new arts and cultural programs and community events. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and action in their daily work and only complex matters or those of major impact on policy are referred to the Director.QualificationsApplicants must have Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (e.g. Arts Administration, Art History, Fine Arts, or Cultural Planning) and 5 years’ related experience, including proven management supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Additional InformationThis is a salaried position, based on a 35 hour work week, and relocation assistance may be provided to the successful applicant.Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials. Possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required.To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca referencing the specific competition 22-134 by the application deadline.For detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please visit our website at https://www.nanaimo.ca.The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.Posting Date: Monday, September 12, 2022Application Deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2022Contact InformationHuman ResourcesCity of Nanaimo2nd Floor, 455 Wallace StreetNanaimo, BC V9R 5J6Phone: (250) 755-4406Fax: (250) 755-4449To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca referencing the specific competition 19-89 by the application deadline. For detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.nanaimo.ca.The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest. This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.Education : Bachelor’s degreeExperience : No experienceQuick Apply

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