Program Manager - Indigenous Arts (Term Position)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural institution in Canada is seeking a Program Manager for their Indigenous Arts program. The ideal candidate will manage projects, ensuring high-quality programming while respecting Indigenous culture. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and a degree in an arts discipline. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid vacation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Transitional staff housing options

Professional development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Plan

Discounted onsite fitness facility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven program management experience, preferably within a creative environment.
• Strong arts background in Visual Arts is considered an asset.
• Experience building and managing programming budgets.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for documenting the project plan and scope.
• Manage day-to-day project management for assigned programs.
• Develop processes for communicating program milestones.

Skills

Program management experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

University degree in an arts discipline

Job description

Program Manager, Indigenous Arts

This is a 12 month term position. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledges, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

Opportunity

The Banff Centre is in search of a Program Manager that will be responsible for the project management of an assigned portfolio of projects primarily related to the Indigenous Arts program delivery. The Indigenous Arts department encompasses programming relating to performing arts, literary, visual, and digital media art disciplines. The goal of Indigenous Arts programming is to advance regional, provincial, national, and international contemporary Indigenous artistic expression, and to inspire artists to conceive powerful ideas and create new work while exploring topics of national importance.

The Program Manager, Indigenous Arts will need to have a strong understanding of Indigenous culture and the ability to build relationships within the Banff Centre community and external communities.

This position will be charged with the project management, implementation, and quality control of assigned programs and events in alignment with a strong project management approach that supports the delivery of high‑quality programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Arts, below are some key responsibilities:

• Accountable for documenting the project plan, scope of the program, scheduling, project deliverables, resourcing, quality control and implementation of arts and leadership programming at Banff Centre as assigned, based on program and scheduling priorities determined between the Arts, Operations, Development, Finance and Program Administration.
• Manage the day‑to‑day project management for the assigned programs, aligning the programs and associated events with Banff Centre’s values and strategic objectives, ensuring that all programs are built and delivered in line with Banff Centre’s design signature—transformative learning experiences for every participant.
• Develop processes for regularly communicating and reporting on program milestones, key deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation in consultation with the Managing Director, Program Management and Coordination and Resource Management, as well as in discussions with the Arts and Leadership teams and Operations Teams.
• Align resource requests, planning, and allocation for programs within approved plans and budgets as well as within established deadlines and in consultation with delivery areas.
• This position must understand and respect the planning and operating needs of facilities, site‑specific locations, production and co‑ordination needs, and hospitality standing.
• Coordinate and/or participate in a regular process of program and events planning review and evaluation that ensures the highest ethical standards in project implementation activities and make appropriate recommendations as appropriate.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• 5+ years of proven program management experience, preferably within a creative environment.
• University degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Strong arts background in Visual Arts is considered an asset.
• Experience building and managing programming budgets.Proven analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production.
• Production and/or post‑secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across a broad range of arts disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• This position may require the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, term position, subject to a 6‑month probationary period.
• The salary range for this position is $68,714 - $102,040 based on experience.
• The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually.
• This is a 12 month termed position.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Program Manager, Indigenous Arts position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.