Orchestra Personnel Manager
/ORGANIZATION:
National Arts Centre
DEADLINE:
August 1, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety – and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Competition number: J0725-0024
Department: MUSIC – NACO
Status: Full-Time continuing
Hours: 35 hours per week. This role involves weekend and evening hours, as well as occasional travel.
Annual/hourly salary: $88,100 – $110,100 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: August 1, 2025
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Serve as liaison between the musicians, the Music Director and the NAC’s administration
● Maintain a positive working relationship with Local 180 of the Canadian Federation of Musicians
● Hire all extra/substitute musicians
● Act as first point-of-contact for all musicians, mediating and responding to concerns and seeking appropriate solutions
● Enforce work rules and ensure compliance with the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
● Manage the audition process, ensuring compliance with the CBA and the integrity of the process on behalf of the NAC
● Successfully onboard new orchestra musicians
● Oversee payroll activities
● Manage the budget for musician replacement and extras, contracted musicians, and auditions
● Advise the NAC bargaining team and the General Manager for negotiations with the Canadian Federation of Musicians and personal services contracts
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in music, music business or arts administration
● A minimum of five years of orchestra personnel experience
● Specialized knowledge of orchestra operations, procedures and practices, orchestral repertoire and working requirements
● Expertise in enforcing collective agreement requirements, along with employer policies and procedures
● Experience with OPAS and Microsoft software products, especially Excel
● Detail-oriented individual with a high level of accuracy
● Ability to self-manage, prioritize, problem-solve, and handle a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment
● Critical thinking in high-pressure and emergency situations
● Strong work ethic with a high level of professionalism and professional integrity
● Ability to maintain discretion in handling confidential matters
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Ability to organize, evaluate and present information effectively in writing and verbally
● Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others
HOW TO APPLY:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. As part of NAC’s interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure your résumé includes current contact information. The National Arts Centre is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If accommodation is required during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be required to provide original or certified copies of their educational credentials, along with proof of a valid background check. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers.
REMUNERATION:
$88,100 – $110,100 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Contact Name: Marie-Josee Laforce
Contact Email: mjlaforce@nac-cna.ca
