Manager, Cultural Programming

Requisition #: 26/102 Job #: J0526-0518 Job Type: Term Full Time Job Category: Cultural Services Positions: 1 Posting Date: May 19, 2026 Closing Date: May 31, 2026 Salary/Wage: 116,069.72 - 139,966.84/Year Location: 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert
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About the City of St. Albert

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

Job Details

The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Community Services department as the Manager, Cultural Programming. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Community Services, this position will be responsible for overseeing cultural programming, including community performing arts, programming for the Arden Theatre and City Arts Space performance venues, support for community arts organizations, the International Children’s Festival, Canada Day, and other City events.

Responsibilities

• Support the success and long-term viability of direct program delivery though the implementation of strategic plans for multi-disciplinary performing arts programs; which includes ensuring that trend analysis, customer feedback, community engagement, program and instructor evaluation, budget constraints and market gap identification
• Overall management and operation of the Northern Alberta International Children’s Festival including the development and execution of contracts for staff, technicians, and artists
• Provides leadership and oversight of sponsorship and fund development for the department, ensuring the development of a sponsorship strategy for the department to support the delivery of cultural programs and services and facility operations.
• Develops, recommends and implements responsive fee structures for programs and events based on market rates and budget expectations and recommends any changes to the Director.
• Develop Agenda Reports, respond to Information Requests generated by City Council, Executive Leadership, and public, as required.
• Collaborate in the preparation of departmental action plans and work plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in related field such as business, arts and culture, theatre or recreation is required.
• 10 years of experience in arts and cultural management, fund development, event management, or related is required.
• Demonstrated competency in program development, supervision of staff, and organizational development is required.
• Excellent understanding of, and skill in business practices, management, communications, supervision techniques, volunteer management, board development practices, negotiation techniques, grant and report writing, and analytics.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Hours of Work

• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday Friday, 8:00 – 5:00, with a biweekly regular day off (RDO).
• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Applicants must be required to work flexible schedules periodically as start and end times could shift for operational needs.

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $116,069.72 - $139,966.84 per year including a comprehensive benefits package and accrued paid vacation starting at 4 weeks per year.
• Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.
• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide

Why You Should Work With Us

• Eligible to apply for a Hybrid Remote Work arrangement, with a minimum of 51% of work time spent onsite and the remainder worked remotely. Employees are eligible to participate in this program after 3 months of employment, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Term

• This is a term position from June 2026 to June 2027, with the possibility of an extension.
• This assignment is covering an employee on leave and is subject to their early return.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear vulnerable sector police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required.

Application Information

• Please upload a cover letter and a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of St. Albert will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Applications will only be accepted to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain Time Zone) on closing date.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.