Associate Program Officer, Creating, Knowing and Sharing (CKS)

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

This competition is open to members of the public (external competition)

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, the Associate Program Officer:

• Administers internal assessment committees of grant programs to individual artists, groups, and arts organizations, according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the development and modification of initiatives and programs to respond effectively to the needs of Indigenous artists.
• Works to ensure access for Indigenous artists and arts organizations to Council programs and services.
• Assess 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 and carries out administrative support 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 reviews project expenses, financial data, final reports and financial statements
• Plans and conducts public outreach and information sessions.
• Contributes towards the development of policies and the improvement of procedures, specifically for Indigenous artists, organizations and communities.
• Supports Program Officers in the peer assessment process by taking notes and preparing draft reports.
• Performs general administrative and 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.
• One (1) year of experience in the areas of Indigenous arts and culture.
• Experience in various artistic disciplines would be an asset.
• Experience analyzing financial and statistical data.

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis arts and culture.
• An understanding of the interrelationships and complexities of the artistic milieu, including the relevant organizations and institutions.
• Knowledge of the current discourses in Indigenous self-determination, specifically as it relates to arts and culture
• Strong knowledge of one or more artistic disciplines.
• Knowledge of the current state of the arts in Canada and of trends and new developments in the arts, including more recent forms such as digital arts.

Skills & Competencies

• High degree of professionalism, diplomacy, tact and sensitivity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team-working, organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving, time and priority management.
• Ability to perform analysis of financial statements and statistical data.
• Ability to synthesize information and write reports.
• Ability to anticipate problems and to identify and respond to issues.
• Ability to facilitate consensus and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to chair and manage committees.
• The ability to speak an Indigenous language would be an asset.

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)
• An intermediate level in writing (B)
• An Intermediate level in oral (B)

 *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.