Artistic Director - Gwaandak Theatre

Whitehorse Chamber; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits with dental

2 Weeks Vacation

2% COLA per year

Job summary

Gwaandak Theatre Society in Whitehorse, Yukon invites an Artistic Director to guide our artistic programming for 2027/28 and beyond. The AD will work with the current AD for the 2026/27 season and participate in the Awaken Festival and Indigenous Summer Play Readings.

Reporting to the Board, the AD oversees artistic matters, staff supervision, and fundraising for operations and programming, and leads the mission, mandate and vision of the Society as the theatre's face to community and

Responsibilities

• Oversee all artistic matters of Gwaandak Theatre Society.
• Supervise staff and lead development of funds for operations and programming.

Job description

Are you interested in guiding the future of Gwaandak Theatre’s artistic programming? We are seeking a new Artistic Director to lead us into the 2027/28 season and beyond!
We are hoping to have the incoming Artistic Director work alongside the current AD for the 2026/27 Season and be part of the Season’s 2027 Awaken Festival and Indigenous Summer Play Readings.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director is responsible for all artistic matters of Gwaandak Theatre Society, supervision of staff, and development of funds for operations and programming. The AD is additionally responsible for the planning and implementing of the mission, mandate, and vision of the Society as approved by the board. The AD is the head and driving force of Gwaandak Theatre Society as well as the face of the theatre to the community and stakeholders.
To view the full job description, please visit: https://www.gwaandaktheatre.ca/opportunities
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Application Deadline *Extended:

October 1st, 2026

Start Date:

January 10th, 2027

Contract Term:

January 10th 2027-June 30th 2027 (24 weeks) with option to renew on a permanent or multi-year contract starting July 1st, 2027

Place of Work:

Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

Rate/Hours:

$31.22 per hour (current Yukon living wage) / 30 hours per week

Benefits:

• Health benefits with dental
• 2 Weeks Vacation (up to 4 weeks per year upon contract renewal)
• 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) per year upon contract renewal

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