Coord, Cultural Devel & Initiatives

JOB SUMMARY

Arts and Heritage Development champions culture across the corporation and community and is responsible for cultural development activities, programs and initiatives, including, Public Art Programs, Cultural Funding/Support Programs, and cultural planning, policy and performance measures among others.

You lead small teams of branch staff and consult broadly with external stakeholders in cultural planning and policy initiatives, emanating from the Ottawa 2020 Arts and Heritage Plan and council approved directions, and coordinate the plan’s integration and implementation into branch, departmental and corporate strategic priorities, plans and performance reporting.

You also provide project management, business planning, research and communications skills in support of branch cultural strategic initiatives, including but not limited to:

• central coordination of objectives and activities that contribute to the refresh, monitoring and implementation of the Ottawa 2020 Arts and Heritage Plan; 
• branch input to departmental and corporate initiatives and issues; and
• branch coordination, compilation and reporting of cultural indicators and performance measurements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Master's Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Arts Administration, Theatre or related field

Minimum of 5 years of full time continuous experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the area of Arts and Heritage

Experience in cultural planning and development, research, policy development and program evaluation is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Municipal, provincial and national arts and cultural development policies, funding policies, data sources and practices
• Local and national arts scene in visual, performing, literary and media arts practices
• Local heritage issues
• Arts, heritage and cultural issues and trends in Canada and abroad
• Cultural, racial and linguistic diversity in Ottawa and Canada
• Building relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Best practices for diversity integration in the cultural sector
• Funding practices, governance structures and community needs
• Status of the artist and copyright legislation
• Sources for comparative research, surveys and data analysis
• Policy development, implementation and evaluation techniques, particularly at the municipal/public level
• Best practice and risk-management approaches related to community services 
• Working knowledge of various software applications including: PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Office
• Program and operational analysis, including financial analysis, and the development of business models
• Performance measurement, program evaluation and internal reviews methodologies
• Project management techniques/strategic and operational planning and evaluation
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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