City : Toronto

Category : Artistic Program Planning

Industry : Charitable and Non-profit

Employer : Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Director, Banff Centre Presents

Banff 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

• Provides leadership to the Producer, Banff Centre Presents, the BISQ Competition and Festival Manager, and Program Coordinator, and collaborates with the Director, BISQ Competition and Festival.
• Working with the Producer, develop and manage event budgets including forecasting, resource allocation, revenue targets, and contingency planning including ensuring on-budget, or better, delivery of events. Liaison with Production, Marketing and Communications and other departments where applicable.  
• Supported by the Producer, liaise with Managing Director, Program Operations, on departmental budgets, feasibility planning, rooming and venue availability. 
• During planning, ensure that Banff Centre approved processes and departmental timelines are respected and proactively flag risks or constraints that may impact delivery.
• Negotiation of fees and terms for artists.  Supervision of the contracting process undertaken by the Producer.
• Liaison with Development Department on grant opportunities and applications, and with Marketing on sponsorship opportunities. 
• Oversee coordination with the Marketing, Communications, and Development teams to obtain information needed to ensure that 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, key deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation in consultation with the Executive Director. Determine appropriate information flows and convene regular cross-departmental meetings as required. 

Event Implementation 

• Work with the Producer and other event staff to ensure that all events are presented to the highest standard and that artists have the best possible experience.
• Oversee the Producer in their responsibilities including contract administration, establishing project timelines, collaboration with other departments to ensure successful delivery of events, contractual processes with artists.
• Assume primary responsibility for managing approved event budgets, monitoring expenditures and sales revenue to deliver events on budget. Identify and communicate any material variances to the Executive Director, and liaise with the Managing Director, Program Operations to ensure accurate tracking and forecasting. 
• Lead a regular process of events planning review and evaluation that ensures the highest ethical standards in project implementation activities 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.
• Ensure the respective roles, responsibilities, and deliverables of the Producer and Program Delivery Specialist (where assigned) and clearly defined, and that the resources required for successful event delivery are identified and aligned.
• Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop team members, establishing clear performance expectations, accountability measures, and succession planning to sustain organizational excellence.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented culture that supports artistic excellence and exceptional artist, patron, and guest experiences.
• Promote continuous improvement, professional development, and high standards of performance across the team.
• 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 all aspects of 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.