Associate Program Officer, Creating Knowing and Sharing

This competition is intended for candidates who belong to First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities in the lands now known as Canada. Candidates from these groups who wish to be considered must self-identify. This initiative is in support of the Council’s goals towards reconciliation, employment equity and diversity.

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of the Program, the incumbent:

• Administers internal assessment committees of well-defined programs of assistance for individual artists, groups, and arts organizations, according to established policies and procedures.
• Assesses the eligibility of applicants and projects and follows-up as needed.
• Chairs and participates in working groups and committees.
• Provides assessments in internal committees coordinates logistics for internal assessment committees.
• Provides general information and support to applicants and the public regarding eligibility and information about the program.
• Prepares eligibility and result letters for review and approval of Program Officer or Manager.
• Supports Program Officers in the peer assessment process by taking notes and preparing draft reports.
• Reviews project expenses, financial data, final reports, and financial statements in the CADAC (Canadian Arts Data) system.
• Contributes towards the development of policies and the improvement of procedures.
• Performs general administrative duties.
• Performs other related duties.

Education

• An undergraduate degree in arts practice or in arts administration, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience related to the responsibilities of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience directly related to the principal responsibilities of the position.
• Experience analyzing financial and statistical data.
• Experience in various artistic disciplines would be an asset.

Knowledge

• An understanding of the interrelationships and complexities of the artistic milieu, including the relevant organizations and institutions.
• Strong knowledge of one or more artistic disciplines.
• General knowledge of the current status of the arts in Canada and of trends and new developments in the arts, including more recent forms such as digital arts.
• General knowledge of culturally diverse practices in Canada, such as Non-Western forms, Indigenous arts practices, and Deaf and disability arts.
• Good understanding of financial statements and statistical data.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to anticipate problems and to identify and respond to issues.
• Ability to synthesize information and write reports.
• Ability to chair and manage committees.
• Ability to facilitate consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team-working, problem-solving, analytical, time and priority management, organizational and leadership skills.

Bilingual Requirements

This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are:

• an intermediate level in reading comprehension (B).
• and an intermediate level in writing (B).
• an intermediate level in oral (B).

The Council may consider Indigenous applicants who do not meet the second official language requirements provided they commit to participating in language training offered by the Council to reach the language proficiency levels of the position.

Proficiency in an Indigenous language may be considered an asset.

*Important: Please submit your resume and a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications for Education and Experience. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your cover letter, resume and application.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Council directly.

For people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or TTY users, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact us.

The Canada Council for the Arts is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the individuals and communities we serve. We invite applications from individuals with any combination of backgrounds, origins, identities, and forms of self-expression. The Council is committed to enhancing the representation of the following groups within its workforce: Indigenous people, Black people, racialized people, Deaf people, people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQI+ and gender-diverse communities.

We encourage you to include information on how you identify in the Voluntary Self-Identification section of the application form. This information is used during the recruitment process to enhance representation of historically underserved and marginalized communities, as per the Employment Equity Act and the Council's ongoing commitment to equity. This information is also used for reporting at an aggregate level.

Please note that all persons requiring accommodation and/or assistance in completing the Canada Council’s Careers application process are welcome to contact the Council for support.