Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
Banff, AB
$80,838–$120,050 a year - Full-time
 

Job details
Pay
$80,838–$120,050 a year
Job type
Full-time

Location
Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Housing allowance
Paid vacation

Full job description
Director, Cultural Leadership
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.

The Opportunity

The Director, Culture Leadership's role is to create a compelling vision and business plan for cultural leadership programs that meet the objectives of the Banff Centre strategic plan, meet the needs of Albertan, Canadian and international cultural leaders, and increase the profile and reach of our programs.

Cultural Leadership is one of many Arts disciplinary areas at the Banff Centre and one of three core Leadership programming areas: Indigenous Leadership, Cultural Leadership, and Convening (summits and think-tanks). Each of the three are informed by, yet distinct from one another. The incumbent will work closely with the Directors of the other areas, and with the Executive Director, Leadership, to plan and design a series of cultural leadership modules throughout the year. These span a foundational leadership course grounded in our Indigenous leadership Wise practices framework, alongside more specific modules designed for mid-career Arts managers and Cultural sector leaders.

The programs need to find a balance between personal growth and development of the leader (theories of leadership, identity and culture, cultural exchange and diplomacy, diversity, equity, empathy and collaboration), and organizational development and design thinking (strategic planning, board governance, change management, government relations, marketing and audience development, digital transformation in culture) in order to ensure that the modules directly translate to actionable behaviors once program participants return to their regular roles in organizations or communities

Excellent knowledge of arts management and cultural leadership practice and education is essential. A professional network of contacts within arts and culture communities in Canada and internationally is also essential, along with a deep understanding of professional development at the post-secondary level and beyond. The success of the programs rests on the ability of the incumbent to attract a roster of exceptional, sessional leadership faculty and to attract high-quality applicants to the programs.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to Executive Director, Cultural Leadership, below are some key accountabilities:

Strategic Planning

Works with the Executive Director, Leadership to understand and implement the strategic goals and business objectives of Banff Centre as they relate to cultural leadership programming overall.
Works with the Director of Indigenous leadership Director of Convening, and Executive Director, Leadership, in developing an innovative and comprehensive cultural leadership program plan, annually and over a 3-year planning horizon, which includes program evaluation metrics.
Programming

Creates an annual comprehensive and integrated program plan for the department area, working with program managers and other subject experts. This includes designing modules and planning for their implementation and evaluation.
Designs programs that are in alignment with our Strategic Plan (Creative Pathways, released 2021); the provincial government's Alberta 2030 post-secondary strategy, which focuses on training for jobs and work-based learning; Canadian Heritage's arts training objectives, and the priorities of the Peter Lougheed Leadership Initiative.
Leads diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion efforts to ensure programs are representative and inclusive in order to reflect the changing cultural, economic, and political developments that affect cultural leaders across the Canadian and Albertan landscape.
Operational Management

Works closely with Recruiting, and the Admissions office to ensure program materials are clear, comprehensive, and accessible to potential applicants. This includes timely and complete delivery of program design narrative and tuition and scholarship allocation prior to programs being approved to be launched in market.
Assists in identifying new potential donors, sponsors, and in the development of donor proposals, government and other grant proposals with Development team.
Ensures that the human resources are in place to meet program objectives by working with the Operations and administrative teams in order to build a highly motivated, knowledgeable and accountable team.
Financial Management

Responsible for managing the Cultural Leadership budget required to deliver excellent programming by working with the Director, Operations- Leadership programs, Finance teams, Program Managers, and the Executive Director, Leadership. Completes monthly variance reports to be submitted to the Director, Program Operations meeting all required deadlines.
Participates in budget meetings to ensure cross functional team impacts are fully understood and strategies are developed to ensure financial sustainability and resources are well stewarded amongst the teams.
Relationship Building

Utilizes effective contacts within the arts and culture, education, and funding communities nationally and internationally to ensure the on-going relevance of cultural leadership programs.
Fosters relationships with donors to ensure good stewardship of past gifts.
Contributes to the enhancement and safeguarding of the reputation and image of the Banff Centre with the community and the general public.
Leadership and Influence

Provides innovative and strategic leadership, vision and program direction and design to cultural leadership communities, through experience and knowledge of the arts and culture communities.
Leads a team in a unionized environment that achieves its financial and enrollment objectives within an environment of collaboration, communication, and innovation.
Encourages a positive, respectful and professional workplace characterized by a commitment to learning and creativity and by high levels of personal fulfillment.
Sound knowledge of the collective agreement and ensure compliance.
Promotes the continuing development of an organizational climate which encourages creativity, innovation and risk taking, which rewards individuals for productivity and quality improvement.
Provides leadership through upholding Banff Centre's safe work practices, anti-harassment policy, participant code of conduct, alcohol and drug related policies, and other Banff Centre policies.
Addresses issues and concerns impacting residency program participants, faculty, and staff while working with Participant Resources and Security Services.
Stakeholder Relationships

Interprets the impact of decisions and policies on the Centre's ability to promote and profile Banff Centre.
Represents Banff Centre externally and conveys the case for the Centre at multiple and varied public events.
Human Resource Management, Team Building and Interdivisional Cooperation

Enables the Leadership staff to function as a high performing team at all times, maintaining open communication, clear objectives and priorities, and a culture of positive behavioral intent that is consistent and in alignment with Banff Centre values and is welcoming and inclusive, supporting a diverse workforce.
Ensures that employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities, and performance standards and provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, coaching and support as employees strive to achieve expectations.
Fosters an internal culture that maintains the highest standards for customer service, excellence of staff, participant and guest experience, and fiscal, operational, and organizational integrity.
Ensures a positive and safe work environment for all Banff employees, aligned with Banff Centre's policies including but not limited to code of ethics, anti-harassment policies, contractual obligations, and strategic directions.
Maintains effective working relationships with team members, internal partners, customers, the union and other stakeholders.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access
Support the development and implementation of strategies to promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across Banff Centre
Support team members participating in training session to educate on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and other diversity-related development processes.
Support assessments of workplace accessibility for employees, participants and guests with disabilities and work with Talent Management and Culture to determine and implement improvements as required.
Ensure work environment is welcoming and progressive for members of diverse and Indigenous Communities.
Design, implement and monitor Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Actions where appropriate.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
10+ years of proven practical educational experience in the workplace
10+ years of proven collaborative and inclusionary leadership in the arts and culture sector
Network and reputation in the Canadian and International arts community to attract high profile faculty and build Banff Centre profile and reputation in the cultural leadership realm.
Related university degree with a deep understanding of leadership education and professional development at the post-secondary level.
Active member of related associations and groups.
Previous experience in setting a compelling vision and utilizing creativity, innovation and a strong business acumen to delivery on this vision.
Background and or interest in working in a multi-disciplinary environment
Operational awareness (business planning, budgets, grants, fundraising, and reporting).
Experience working with external donors and stakeholders from government, the private and public sectors
Motivated and discerning – contemporary and forward-looking while honoring legacy and what has been built.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Adept in the planning and organization required to successfully launch multiple projects at once.
Previous working in an unionized environment (preferred).
Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,838 - $120,050 based on experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
Professional development
Heath care spending account
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 Director, Cultural Leadership position until a suitable candidate is 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.
Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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