TEAM LEADER, CULTURE AND HERITAGE

City of Airdrie; Airdrie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Airdrie is seeking a Team Leader for Culture and Heritage. This full-time role involves overseeing culture initiatives, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring effective project execution. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, financial management skills, and relevant post-secondary education. We offer competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

City-paid health and dental premiums

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams.
• Experience with not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities as an asset.
• Six-Sigma process improvement knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culture and heritage initiatives and build community capacity.
• Develop and apply standard operating procedures for grant management.
• Deliver presentations and reports to the Executive Leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Cultural Studies, or Heritage Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The Opportunity :

The Team Leader of Culture and Heritage reports directly to the Manager of Culture, Heritage, and Event Services. This individual oversees culture and heritage initiatives, focusing on building community capacity and strengthening partnerships with cultural, heritage, Indigenous stakeholders, and not-for-profit organizations. The role acts as a broker to link community organizations to Council strategic areas of focus through leveraging resources (municipal land, funding, grants) and to seed new initiatives that demonstrate collaboration, increase outcomes for cultural and community events, and foster a vibrant, inclusive environment that celebrates our community's diverse cultural heritage.

Responsibilities include :

• Provide strong leadership to direct reports, delivering coaching and mentoring, celebrating successes, providing constructive feedback, and empowering employees to achieve their goals.
• Oversee the creation and execution of culture and heritage initiatives that enhance the community's cultural landscape.
• Develop budgets and resource requests based on sound business cases, evidence, and needs aligned with the City’s fiscal framework and service levels.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and apply standard operating procedures as per Council Policy and oversee grant management for cultural events, ensuring equitable distribution and impactful community engagement.
• Manage contract reviews and service agreements with providers to ensure alignment with policies.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure project alignment, collaboration, and communication.
• Identify best practices in customer service and address escalated concerns.
• Deliver presentations and reports to the Executive Leadership team, City Council, and other committees as required.

You Bring :

• Post-secondary education in Business, Cultural Studies, Heritage Management, or related fields.
• Six-Sigma process improvement experience is an asset.
• Heritage Studies certification is an asset.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and achieving organizational goals.
• Knowledge of the Municipal Government Act; municipal experience is an asset.
• Experience with not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Expertise in policy, systems planning, project management, and government relations.
• Experience in driving service delivery improvements and strategic planning.
• Financial management experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

We Offer :

Competitive compensation, City-paid health and dental premiums, career development, tuition reimbursement, and wellness initiatives. Flexible work arrangements are encouraged to promote engagement and appreciation.

Additional Information :

This is a full-time position (37.50 hours/week) with benefits and pension. Work may include days, evenings, weekends, or late nights. Responsibilities may overlap with other departmental roles as they evolve.

Next Steps :

Apply online via our recruitment system. Late applications will not be accepted. Ensure all requested documents are attached. Interviews may occur before the closing date. We appreciate your interest in the City of Airdrie.