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Job Description:
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Over the past five years, English Theatre has focused on spotlighting the Canadian voice, through season-based performances, new works collaborations across the country, and a sequence of action research projects aimed at impacting the way theatre is made and appreciated in Canada. The Managing Director will have the opportunity to continue shaping these innovations, while also contributing to the development of the NAC’s next organization-wide strategic plan.
The selected candidate should be well known to Canadian English theatre communities, should have a collaborative management style, should bring an in depth knowledge of the Canadian theatre landscape including Canadian dramatic works, and key artists and above all, demonstrates a real passion for the vision of a national theatre.
Experience in producing, co-producing and presenting theatre, touring, sound financial management, knowledge of theatre sector collective agreements and many years of experience as a senior arts manager make you an ideal candidate for this position.
Other duties and responsibilities:
•Exercise leadership in all English Theatre activities by participating in strategic planning, identifying opportunities for improvement, appraising and endorsing proposed projects, recommending a course of action and participating in the decision making process;
•Actively contribute to and participate in the senior management team overseeing the National Arts Centre;
•In consultation with the Artistic Director develop an annual budget to support programming;
•Provide direction and support to English Theatre staff, contractors and others and maintain a healthy and creative working environment;
•Manage and control all financial aspects of English Theatre ensuring adherence to established budgets;
•Negotiate, prepare and execute agreements with co-producers, playwrights, actors, directors, designers, musicians, stage managers, outside contractors and invited theatres to ensure the collective agreements and contract terms are respected and deadlines are met;
•Coordinate with all NAC departments to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the season planning and the accurate and timely execution of contracts and agreements;
•Prepare business plans and various reports; oversee the day-to-day operations;
•Foster positive relations and maintain contact with the professional theatre community across Canada and in the National Capital Region including representatives of theatre companies, artist associations, artists, agents, theatre associations (PACT, CAPACOA, ISPA, etc) and federal bodies related to theatre (Canada Council);
•Promote the NAC’s national visibility with associations and co-producing theatres;
•Provide advice to smaller theatres and attend performances.
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
Please submit your application online through our website at careers
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