Executive Director

Alliance for Arts and Culture; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian dance institution seeks an accomplished Executive Director to lead its strategic initiatives. This role involves financial oversight, fundraising, marketing, and team management, supporting the organization during a pivotal growth period. Ideal candidates will have senior-level arts administration experience and a deep commitment to the arts.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation

Health spending account of $2,500 annually

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management and organizational development.
• Experience in team leadership and fundraising.
• Knowledge of the Canadian charitable giving landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic implementation and execution of plans.
• Oversee financial health and sustainability.
• Manage staff teams and cross-campus operations.

Skills

Financial Management

Organizational Development

Team Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Partnership Building

Education

Senior-level experience in arts administration

Education in a related field

Job description

Founded in 1978, Goh Ballet Canada has trained generations of dancers through its Academy and Youth Company programs. With campuses in Vancouver and Toronto, the organization offers a holistic and inclusive approach to dance education that emphasizes technical excellence, artistic development, and community engagement. Goh Ballet is celebrated for its annual production of The Nutcracker, national and international performance opportunities, and its role in fostering the next generation of professional artists.

Goh Ballet Canada is seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead its strategic and operational initiatives, ensuring the ongoing success and sustainability of one of Canada’s most respected dance institutions. Reporting to and working in close partnership with Chan Hon Goh, C.M., D.Litt., General and Artistic Director, the Executive Director will provide strong leadership across finance, administration, development, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to join an organization at a moment of growth and transformation—including the opening of a new, custom-built facility at Oakridge Park in Vancouver in 2026—and to help shape the future of ballet in Canada.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring the operational, financial, and administrative health of the organization, supporting its growth and mission through:

• Strategic Implementation: Support and help realize the Artistic Director’s vision; lead the development and execution of strategic plans.

• Financial Oversight: Oversee the annual budget, financial reporting, and long-term sustainability planning.

• Fund Development: Drive contributed revenue through business development fundraising campaigns, donor cultivation, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships.

• Marketing & Communications: Build brand visibility and expand audience engagement across digital, print, and community channels.

• Human Resources & Operations: Manage cross-campus staff teams, ensure organizational compliance, and maintain a positive, professional workplace culture.

• Facilities Management: Participate in the planning and execution of the new Vancouver home at Oakridge Park, including operational readiness and stakeholder coordination.

• Board Governance: Collaborate with the Goh Ballet Canada Society’s Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and transparent decision-making. Location This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, with regular collaboration and occasional travel to Toronto.

Qualifications:

Key Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in arts administration, non-profit leadership, education, or a related field

• Proven track record in financial management, organizational development, and team leadership

• Fundraising and donor relations experience with knowledge of Canadian charitable giving landscape

• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to foster partnerships

• Experience managing complex operations and multi-site programming

• Commitment to artistic excellence, youth empowerment, and accessibility in the arts

• Knowledge of the dance sector is an asset; enthusiasm for the performing arts is essential

How to Apply:

Goh Ballet’s Executive Director Search is led by Martin Bragg and Nicola Dawes of Martin Bragg & Associates. If this position looks interesting, please email us for the full Position Profile and application instructions at [e-mail] Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the deadline is 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2025.

Remuneration:

An annual salary, of $150,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience, with three weeks of paid vacation and health spending account of $2,500 annually.

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The BC Alliance for Arts + Culture is honoured to work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and 240 other Indigenous communities across BC.