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Introducing the National Arts CentreThe National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and AccessibilityWe are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions. The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Under the supervision of the Associate Producer and the Artistic Director, the incumbent will be tasked with duties related to planning, coordinating, administering and presenting shows and events for the biennial Zones Théâtrales (ZT).The incumbent will be in charge of:• Supporting the Associate Producer and Artistic Director with development and implementation of programming initiatives;• Helping the Associate Producer and the Artistic Director prepare for and hold meetings with partners and collaborators;• Developing the implementation schedule and work plan for the 2025 edition of ZT in collaboration with the Artistic Director and the Associate Producer;• Helping prepare artist and site partner contracts;• Liaising with artists, businesses, presenters and partners;• Coordinating planning and production meetings;• Handling the logistics of shows and events; • Helping prepare post-festival final reports;• Handling general management of ZT and supervision of the team of contractors, interns and volunteers.
• University degree in administration and/or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience within the performing arts environment;• In-depth knowledge of performing arts production and presentation;• Knowledge of Canada’s Francophone theatre scene and an understanding of artist and business contract negotiations;• Knowledge of financial planning including budgeting, management and cost/revenue control, an asset;• Good people skills and leadership abilities;• Part-time availability beginning in February and full-time availability from April to the end of October 2025;• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances;• Ability to work in a team;• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Excel);• Strong proficiency (verbal and written) in French; • Fluency in English would be an asset.
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.