Job descriptionBanff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our programs – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The Opportunity
Banff Centre’s mission is to bring artists, leaders, and communities together to create, collaborate, learn and be inspired. As host to a range of interdisciplinary programs offered to artists at all stages of their careers from Canada and across the world, The Director, Banff Centre Presents is responsible for the curation, planning and successful implementation of Banff Centre Presents events. The goal is to provide an outstanding experience for artists, audiences, participants and faculty. Banff Centre Presents includes a variety of events across Banff Centre venues including: Music, dance, theatre and inter-disciplinary events CLVB’33 programming (including music, cabaret, comedy, spoken word) Summer Arts Festival including outdoor amphitheatre Oversight for Banff International String Quartet Festival and Competition Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting To The Executive Director, Arts, And Working In Collaboration With The President And CEO, The Director, Banff Centre Presents will seek to showcase works by international and Canadian artists across all disciplines in support of Banff Centre's strategic plan. Where possible this includes aligning programming with arts programs and residencies to promote crossover activities and connections that will amplify the experience of participants on campus. Below are some key accountabilities: Event Planning: provide leadership to the Producer, Banff Centre Presents, the BISQ Competition and Festival Manager, and Program Coordinator, and collaborate with the Director, BISQ Competition and Festival. Work with the Producer to develop and manage event budgets (forecasting, resource allocation, revenue targets, contingency planning) and liaise with Production, Marketing and Communications and other departments. With support from the Producer, liaise with the Managing Director, Program Operations on departmental budgets, feasibility planning, rooming and venue availability. During planning, ensure Banff Centre approved processes and timelines are respected and proactively flag risks or constraints that may impact delivery. Negotiate fees and terms for artists and supervise the contracting process undertaken by the Producer. Liaise with the Development Department on grant opportunities and applications, and with Marketing on sponsorship opportunities. Oversee coordination with Marketing, Communications, and Development to ensure public, media and donor engagement milestones are included in project planning, to deliver audiences and media, and steward funders. Develop and implement clear reporting and communication processes for event milestones, deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation, in consultation with the Executive Director; convene regular cross-departmental meetings as required. Event Implementation
Work with the Producer and other event staff to ensure events are presented to the highest standard and that artists have the best possible experience. Oversee the Producer in contract administration, establishing project timelines, collaboration with other departments to ensure successful delivery of events. Manage approved event budgets, monitor expenditures and sales revenue to deliver events on budget; identify material variances and liaise with the Managing Director, Program Operations for accurate tracking and forecasting. Lead regular event planning review and evaluation to maintain high ethical standards in project implementation and make recommendations as appropriate. Team Leadership and Organisational Culture
Provide strong, values-based leadership to a diverse team of artistic, production, administrative, and programming staff. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of the Producer and Program Delivery Specialist (where assigned) and ensure resources are identified and aligned. Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop team members, with clear performance expectations and succession planning. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented culture that supports artistic excellence and exceptional experiences for artists, patrons and guests. Promote continuous improvement and professional development with high standards of performance. Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal partners, union representatives, artists, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless planning and delivery of events and festivals. Uphold fiscal, operational, and organizational integrity in leadership and decision-making. Qualifications And Educational Requirements
10+ years’ senior management experience University degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge network within national and global artist management touring/presentation fields Proven passion for arts across a wide range of performing arts disciplines Experience building audience loyalty and audience engagement strategies Experience and proven success with presenting festivals and events with background in both curatorial and commercial presenting Excellent strategic, planning, and project management skills Strong fiscal knowledge and data analysis ability Effective interpersonal skills used to build relationships, work cooperatively and interact with a range of stakeholders Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking More than one language would be considered an asset Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. The annual salary range for this position is between $82,455 and $122,451 based on experience. The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan. Some travel will be required in this position. Benefits of working at Banff Centre are: Transitional staff housing options (based on availability) Professional development Employee Assistance Program Health care spending account Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts On-site fitness centre at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff! Application Process
We are accepting applications for the Director, Banff Centre Presents position until a suitable candidate is found. We look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter. Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Commitment to Diversity
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply. Privacy Statement
Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes. If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.
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