Culture & Events Coordinator
/ORGANIZATION:
City of Courtenay
DEADLINE:
October 19, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The City of Courtenay is an innovative, growing organization. We work together to provide excellent services and create opportunities that make our community a great place to live, work and do business.
WEBSITE:
https://www.courtenay.ca/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The City of Courtenay invites applications for the position of "Culture & Events Coordinator” in the Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department. This is a union position and is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the current Collective Agreement between the City and CUPE Local 556.
This is a regular, full-time position available immediately. The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $43.64 based on a 35-hour work week.
If you have the qualifications along with the passion to help the City of Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia, then submit a resume outlining how you meet the qualifications with a covering letter clearly marked “Application – Culture and Events Coordinator”.
Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. You must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident; Canadian Citizenship).
The City of Courtenay is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. If you are unsuccessful, please accept our appreciation for your interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a key liaison for arts and culture between the City of Courtenay, cultural organizations, Indigenous communities, city staff, and the broader public.
Implement the City's Strategic Cultural Plan (SCP) by fostering partnerships, supporting cultural initiatives, developing cultural policies, coordinating public art projects, and integrating arts and culture into city planning and community development.
Oversee public engagement in cultural activities, coordinate city-led special events, and serve as the primary liaison for the special events permit process, ensuring smooth coordination between city departments and event organizers.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in the arts and culture sector, including principles, objectives, and philosophy of arts and heritage.
Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate cultural strategies and policies, culture programs, and events related to the City’s Strategic Cultural Plan.
Work with a variety of City staff, culture service providers, and community culture organizations.
Apply understanding of cross-discipline collaboration, creative placemaking, the impacts of arts and culture on tourism and economic development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion values.
Demonstrate interest in public engagement and educational program planning and delivery in the arts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Arts and Culture Management, Cultural Planning and Community Engagement, or a related field including but not limited to Planning, Tourism, Recreation and/or Social Services combined with municipal cultural service planning experience.
Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
Criminal Record Check.
Sound (3-4) years experience in municipal cultural planning, arts administration, and event coordination.
Some (1-2) years experience working with Indigenous communities and equity-seeking groups.
Some (1-2) years project management experience.
Some (1-2) years supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of cultural policy development, grant writing, and funding structures.
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols and decolonized planning practices.
Ability to facilitate interest-party engagement and public consultations.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to plan and deliver community and city-wide events.
Strong skills in grant writing and developing marketing material for cultural activities and programs.
Strong understanding of the impact of arts, culture, heritage, and events on tourism and economic development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GIS mapping, and digital marketing tools is an asset.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with the public, professional consultants, representatives of government, and City staff.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to be creative and use sound judgment in making cultural planning recommendations.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, weekdays, and weekends as required for operational requirements.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
HOW TO APPLY:
https://www.courtenay.ca/city-hall/careers/current-job-opportunities/culture-events-coordinator
REMUNERATION:
This is a regular, full-time position available immediately. The current (2024) hourly wage rate is $43.64 based on a 35-hour work week.
