MANAGER OF ORCHESTRA PROJECTS, NAC ORCHESTRA

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MANAGER OF ORCHESTRA PROJECTS, NAC ORCHESTRA
Competition number: J1124-0307
Department: Music
Status: Full-Time continuing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Annual/hourly salary: $88,100 – $110,100 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: December 15, 2024

Introducing the National Arts Centre
The 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
in the National Capital Region on the unceded 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 Accessibility
We 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.

Key activities:
Reporting to the General Manager of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), the Manager of
Orchestra Projects oversees and executes initiatives that support the strategic goals of the National Arts
Centre. This is a supervisory role that involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to manage
projects from inception through closing.
• Oversee the development of the NACO Mentorship program;
• Manage execution of NACO recordings and digital projects, including commercial recordings and
streaming;
• Lead implementation of NACO tours, creating and managing workback schedule, ensuring
effective communication, and tracking progress toward successful delivery;
• Working with cross-functional team, develop programs that enhance the overall audience
experience connected to NACO performances, including podcasts, pre- and post-concert chats,
and other unique experiences that enrich NACO performances and create a memorable
experience for NAC Patrons;
• Work with cross-functional team in both a leadership and a hands-on capacity to deliver largescale
events such as NACO festivals and other activities;
• Oversee successful orchestra operations for all NACO programs;
• Prepare, manage, and report on budgets for activities as part of annual budgeting and forecasting
processes;
• For all projects, identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on
project outcomes;
• Manage and coach staff, effectively communicating priorities, setting goals, providing feedback,
and managing performance.

Who can apply:
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.

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 certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Background Check as a condition of employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers.
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