Director, Arts Grant Programs

Capital Regional District; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Regional District is seeking a senior leader to oversee arts grant programs, policies, and funding delivery. You will guide strategy, equity, and accountability in grant adjudication, while managing budgets and reporting to senior leaders and elected officials.

The role requires deep knowledge of public-sector grants, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience in budgeting and program evaluation, with a focus on community outcomes and Indigenous partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of arts granting programs.
• Develops policies, guidelines, eligibility criteria and assessment frameworks.
• Oversees annual operating and project grant adjudication processes.
• Manages program budgets, funding allocations and reporting.
• Provides strategic advice to senior leadership and elected officials.
• Establishes relationships with artists, arts organizations, Indigenous communities and funding partners.
• Leads program evaluation and performance measurement activities.
• Prepares reports, funding recommendations and public communications.
• Ensures compliance with legislation, policies and financial controls.

Skills

Public-sector grants

Arts sector knowledge

Equity-informed adjudication

Strategic funding programs

Budget management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum 5 years' directly related experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Grant management systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Capital Regional District is seeking a senior leader to oversee arts grant programs, policies, and funding delivery. You will guide strategy, equity, and accountability in grant adjudication, while managing budgets and reporting to senior leaders and elected officials.

The role requires deep knowledge of public-sector grants, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience in budgeting and program evaluation, with a focus on community outcomes and Indigenous partnerships.