Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
Banff, AB
$67,367–$100,039 a year
 

Job details
Pay
$67,367–$100,039 a year
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed

Location
Banff, AB

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

Full job description
Program Manager, Leighton Artist Studios
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, 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 Nations – 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, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
Banff Centre is in search of a Program Manager who will be responsible for the project management of an assigned portfolio of projects primarily related to Leighton Artist Studios program delivery.

The Leighton Artist Studios portfolio encompasses independent residencies for artists working on self-directed research-creation projects. A critical success metric is translating the vision of the director into an achievable, executable, program within the constraints of Banff Centre’s facilities, physical location, and staff resources.

The program manager in this area should have a knowledge of the artistic disciplines as well as an understanding of the operational time and resources required to execute each program.

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, Leighton Studios and Program Partnerships, 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 programming at Banff Centre as assigned, based on program and scheduling priorities determined between Arts, Leadership, 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 Director, and determine to whom information should flow and when.
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 coordination 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
University degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in project management preferably in a creative environment
Strong arts background
Proven analytical and interpersonal skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products with advanced Excel skills
Solid understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production
Applies good management principles in an artistic environment
Has an ability to formulate long and short-range goals, while anticipating and responding to flexible program needs
Is an Ambassador for Banff Centre
Production and or post-secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across a broad range of arts disciplines.
Special Requirements
Due to the nature of the job, this position requires 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, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The salary range for this position is between $67,367 – $100,039, 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
Employee Assistance Program
Health care spending account
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Application Process
We are accepting applications for the Program Manager, Leighton Artist Studios 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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