Executive Director – Goh Ballet

Dance Ontario; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Dance Ontario is seeking an accomplished Executive Director to lead Goh Ballet Canada during a transformative period. This leadership role involves strategic, financial, and operational oversight in driving growth and ensuring the sustainability of the organization as it prepares for a new facility in 2026. Strong candidates will have demonstrated success in arts management and fundraising.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid vacation

Health spending account of $2,500 annually

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the arts sector.
• Track record in financial management and fundraising.
• Ability to support and actualize strategic visions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategic plans.
• Manage the annual budget and financial reporting.
• Drive fundraising campaigns and donor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Oversight

Strategic Planning

Fund Development

Education

Relevant higher education in arts management or similar

Job description

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.

Position Overview Keypoints

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

Compensation:

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.

To Apply:

Goh Ballet’s Executive Director Search is led by Martin Bragg and Nicola Dawes of Martin Bragg & Associates. Prior to applying please review the full position profile at https://www.gohballet.com/employment-opportunities/

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.