Manager of Cultural Services

at  City of Port Moody

Job Number:
J0524-1786
Job Title:
Manager of Cultural Services
Job Type:
Regular Full-Time
Employment Group:
Management
Date Posted:
October 17, 2024
Closing Date:
November 3, 2024
Job Category:
Recreation
Branch/Location Office:
Recreation
City:
Port Moody
Province / State:
British Columbia
Salary Range:
$123,378.96 - $140,203.36
The City of Port Moody is looking for its next talented and experienced Manager of Cultural Services to join the Community Services team at the City of the Arts.
Under the direction of the General Manager of Community Services, this position will lead the Cultural Services Division, including managing all day-to-day activities and operations, coaching and mentoring staff, maintaining and strengthening community partnerships, and leading divisional strategic and business planning to meet the City’s goal of delivering programs and services that enhance community well-being. The Manager of Cultural Services will be a key part of the departmental leadership team.
This position manages services and programs including but not limited to cultural facilities (including Inlet Theatre and 2709 Esplanade Artist Studios), public art projects (city and developer), community cultural group liaison, city-led and community-led special events & festivals, filming coordination, street banner program, and cultural grants. This position ensures adherence to health and safety procedures and creates and administers the budget for the division. Attendance at Council and Committee meetings to advise on programs, policy, and facility information will be required, along with the preparation and presentation of associated reports. This position plays a strong role in providing Emergency Support Services (ESS) to Port Moody residents.
You are a proven leader and an accomplished professional with experience in arts and cultural services management, preferably within the public sector. You have strong strategic planning, communication, and facilitation skills, with an ability to anticipate and meet the ongoing needs of the community. This is complemented by demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills within a unionized environment, along with a collaborative and creative management style that fosters open communication and inclusion.
You hold a relevant bachelor’s degree such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a specialty in Arts Administration or Communication, plus a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in a managerial role within a public sector environment, including event management, and writing and executing strategic plans for project management. An understanding of arts development in relation to community development, strong public relations and communications skills, and basic technical knowledge in a variety of disciplines from music to theatre to fine arts are essential. You have good knowledge of local government bylaws, regulations, and policies that affect cultural services.
Please note that employment with the City is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
The City of Port Moody strives to be an employer of choice and offers an excellent benefits package in addition to professional development opportunities and, for some positions, hybrid work opportunities.

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