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Executive Director – Maternity Leave Contract

Position Title : Executive Director

Position Location :

Hybrid – Remote and in-person in the Ottawa area

Reports to :

OCC Board of Directors

Contract term :

1-year maternity leave

Number of hours :

Full-time (35–40 hours / week)

Remuneration :

$52,000 – $62,000, commensurate with experience

Start Date : Ideally May 1, 2026

About the Ottawa Children’s Choir

The Ottawa Children’s Choir (OCC) was founded in 1958 and incorporated as a not-for-profit charitable organization in 1998. The Choir exists to enrich the lives of our choristers, families, and the community through the arts and to foster the next generation of choral musicians. We offer a rigorous instructional choral program for children aged 5 through 18 in multiple ensembles, providing musical training, rehearsals, performances, educational outreach, mentoring, and community engagement.

About the Position

The Executive Director (ED) is the senior administrative leader of the Ottawa Children’s Choir and a key partner to the Artistic Director and Board of Directors. The ED oversees day-to-day operations, financial management, human resources, grant writing, and stakeholder engagement while supporting the strategic direction and sustainability of the organization. We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful leader with a strong understanding of nonprofit operations, a passion for youth arts education, and the organizational skills to manage a high-volume, high-impact environment.

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Visioning – Ability to align operations with long-term mission and goals

Collaborative Leadership – Fosters positive relationships with staff, board, families, and community

Financial Acumen – Skilled in nonprofit budgeting, audit prep, and grant accountability

Fund Development – Proven ability to secure and manage funding streams

Equity & Inclusion – Commitment to accessible, inclusive programming and leadership

Communications – Exceptional written and verbal communication

Project & Time Management – Highly organized with capacity to manage multiple priorities

Arts Advocacy – Strong belief in the transformative power of music and community arts

Tasks

Organizational Leadership

Provide leadership and coordination for administrative workflows, including supervision of administrative staff, collaboration with Artistic and Volunteer Teams, and oversight of day-to-day operational systems

Oversee HR matters including contracts, onboarding, reviews, and policies

Support strategic plan development and implementation in collaboration with the Board and Artistic Director

Lead budget planning, monthly reconciliations, and financial reporting

Manage all bookkeeping, government filings (e.g., payroll, HST), and year-end audit preparation

Track and report to the Board on grant and program funding

Fund Development & Grant Writing

Research, write, and submit grants annually

Manage donor and sponsor relationships, including receipting and stewardship

Coordinate fundraising with the Fund Development Committee such as the peer-to-peer fundraiser (Sing-a-thon!)

Marketing & Communications

Oversee social media, email newsletters, and website content

Serve as OCC spokesperson for community, funder, and media relations

Messaging for recruitment and public engagement

Program Oversight

Support choir registration, tuition assistance, and family engagement

Oversee event logistics and venue coordination for all concerts and camps

Ensure safe, inclusive, and efficient rehearsal operations in collaboration with the Artistic Director

Governance & Reporting

Attend and report at monthly Board meetings and all OCC concerts and public events

Collaborate with committees and Board members on policy, development, and planning

Support board training, onboarding, and documentation

Requirements

Full-time / Part-time / Project based leadership experience in arts administration or nonprofit management (Minimum 3 years)

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, bookkeeping, or financial oversight

Experience managing people and teams

Excellent communication and writing skills

Proficiency with Google Suite, Accounting software (QuickBooks preferred), grant platforms, and registration software

Assets

Lived or professional experience in choral music or music education

Experience with marketing, event planning, or youth programming

Knowledge of the Canadian arts industry

Experience with Canadian art and non-profit funding landscape

Applications

The OCC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you wish to apply for this position, please send the below details to president@ottawachildrenschoir.ca :

Resume (12 point)

Cover letter (1 page max in 12 point)

Contact details for two references that can attest to your work in this field

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