Program Manager

Canada Council for the Arts (Ottawa ON, Canada) Follow 1 day ago

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Under the direct supervision of the program director, the program manager:

Supervises the work of program officers, associate program officers, administrative coordinators, program assistants and senior administrative assistants, as required;
Develops and manages grant activities and initiatives and partnerships supporting artists, arts groups or arts organizations;
Ensures the efficient operation of activities and manages program employees;
Provides coaching and develops employees;
Supports employees through changes at the Council;
Analyzes and implements policies promoting the sound management of programs in alignment with the program objectives;
Analyzes trends and concepts or best practices and formulates recommendations;
Contributes to managing the budget by administrating and proposing fund allocations for grant competitions;
Collaborates in planning competitions;
Implements relevant, effective and efficient work processes and approaches that contribute to the continuous improvement of the Council’s programs, procedures and policies;
Actively encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge throughout the division;
Ensures that the program staff, develop, and cultivate a network of peers within the arts community who can participate in the Council’s evaluation processes;
Ensures the transparency of the peer assessment process;
Notes and reports on real or potential situations of conflict of interest to the Director, while assuring the confidentiality of information;
Determines whether the Program has the resources, tools, learning plans and support required to achieve results with respect to the Council’s strategic priorities;
Performs other related duties.

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

Seven (7) years of experience directly related to the principal responsibilities of the position.
Three (3) years of experience in financial and human resources.
Experience in project management and in policy development and implementation.
Experience in one or various artistic disciplines would be an asset.

Thorough knowledge of project and program management, communications strategies, and policy analysis and application.
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.

Ability to manage human and financial resources.
Ability to conceptualize strategic approaches and determine risks.
Ability to advise management on political, operational and technical issues.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to respect established deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to write and speak in clear, accessible and compelling language with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy.
A high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, tact and sensitivity.
Ability to supervise the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of the program and its projects.
Autonomy, strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, excellent judgment and creativity.
Leadership, team spirit, interpersonal skills and strong aptitudes in animation, communications and analysis.
Excellent aptitude for establishing relations, networks and collaborations between disciplines and divisions, including the ability to promote dialogue and obtain consensus.
Excellent understanding of the peer assessment process.
Ability to work with confidential documents.
Ability to analyze and synthesize information effectively.
Ability to resolve conflicts tactfully.

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