Supervisor, Cultural Development & Programming - Jobs in Resource, SK

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JOB DESCRIPTIONCity of Oshawa, located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, is a progressive city of 172,000 people and is the economic engine of the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Our strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced our quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to fiscal restraint.Posting Number: 002965Job Title: Supervisor, Cultural Development & ProgrammingCity: Oshawa Province: OntarioEmployment Group: Exempt Wage Rate: O- $88,564- $104,193 per annum Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 36.25 Shift Work Required: NoPosting End Date: 2021/07/09Job DescriptionReporting to the Manager, Culture and Centralized Recreation Services, or designate, responsible for providing leadership and facilitation to implement the City’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan in order to advance the City’s cultural initiatives. The position will coordinate the establishment of the City’s Cultural Leadership Council and Public Art Task Force. Working with a variety of stakeholders, the incumbent will identify, recommend effective directions, implement and coordinate cultural initiatives and champion Council approved cultural projects.This position is also responsible for supervising cultural programming (Arts, Drama and Music), and oversees the Arts Resource Centre. Further, assisting in the preparation of operational, program capital and corporate capital budgets as it relates to cultural programming and initiatives. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).Job ResponsibilitiesDuties include: leading the implementation of Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan; coordinating and supporting the activities of the Cultural Leadership Council; managing Human Resources; supervising and managing the facility; developing and monitoring the budget; providing guidance and leadership within the Corporation and the Community to Cultural Development Initiatives; developing policies and procedures to support arts, culture and heritage; coordinating grant applications and funding opportunities to support cultural development; leading the development and implementation of communication strategies; overseeing the City’s Public Art Policy & Program including the Public Art Task Force; supervising program planning and development; and performing other related duties as assigned.Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of a four (4) year Bachelor Degree in any of the following areas: Cultural Studies, Cultural Planning, Art History, Arts Administration, Heritage, History, Public Administration, Economic/Cultural Development or a related field plus six (6) years of progressive work experience, three (3) of which is in a supervisory capacity, in the Arts, Culture or Heritage field, in the areas of municipal/ government and project management or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Sound knowledge of policies, issues, trends and best practices related to cultural planning, arts, culture and heritage development and familiarity with municipal government practices and procedures.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)Excellent communication (written/verbal), report writing and presentation skills; as well as solid interpersonal skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders; strong research and analytical abilities.Established skills and experience in project management, strategic planning, facilitation, community development, cultural planning, volunteer management and public relations are strong assets.Established skills in program planning and event management.Sound knowledge in the supervision of risk management of programs and facilities.Strong multitasking skills and flexibility to meet varying deadlines; independent self-starter with the ability to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and on-call as necessary.Knowledge of cultural planning, volunteer management, public relations and leadership are strong assets.Ability to provide own transportation for travel between facilities as required.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.The City of Oshawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services by emailing humanresources@oshawa.ca or by calling us at 1-905-436-5666. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.