Manager, Arts + Culture
/Organization:
North Vancouver Recreation + Culture Commission
Deadline:
Aug. 7, 2025
Organization Description:
The North Vancouver Recreation + Culture (NVRC) Commission was established in 1970 as a partnership between the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver. NVRC provides recreation and arts/cultural services, activities and events on behalf of the City and District. NVRC operates nine community centres, the North Vancouver Tennis Centre, and Centennial Theatre, the North Shore’s largest performing arts theatre.
NVRC respectfully acknowledges the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation peoples on whose traditional, unceded territories we operate.
Website:
http://nvrc.ca
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Recreation + Culture, the Manager of Arts and Culture (the Manager) plays a central leadership role in shaping and delivering local arts and culture services. This position leads a dynamic portfolio that includes public art initiatives, arts and cultural grant programs, support for community arts organizations, planning and delivery of local events, and the stewardship of arts and culture strategies. The Manager oversees the operations and programming of Centennial Theatre, ensuring it continues to serve as a vibrant, inclusive space for creative expression and community connection. This position is integral to the stewardship of NVRC’s efforts to foster a thriving, inclusive, and accessible arts ecosystem, ensuring alignment with broader civic priorities and community values.
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an experienced arts and culture leader who brings a deep understanding and passion for community engagement and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the development and delivery of local government arts and culture programs. As a strategist and relationship builder, the preferred candidate will leverage a deep understanding of cultural planning and community engagement as well as bring vision, energy, and clarity to a portfolio that spans both strategic oversight and operational execution.
This is a full-time management position working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate may be required to work evenings and weekends. The salary for this position is $116,852 to $129,492 (2024 rates).
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership in the planning, delivery, operation, and evaluation of arts and culture services, events, grants, and facilities in alignment with NVRC’s priorities, municipal goals, and community needs
Lead initiatives that integrate arts and culture with recreation and community programming
Oversee the administration and review of arts and culture grant programs and policies
Manage and support division staff
Build and maintain strong relationships with arts organizations, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders to support cultural development and collaboration
Serve as a trusted resource to arts organizations and collaborate with NVRC staff, municipal partners, and external service providers
Oversee budget preparation, capital planning, and financial monitoring to ensure responsible resource management
Qualifications:
This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for an experienced arts and culture leader who brings a deep understanding and passion for community engagement and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the development and delivery of local government arts and culture programs. As a strategist and relationship builder, the preferred candidate will leverage a deep understanding of cultural planning and community engagement as well as bring vision, energy, and clarity to a portfolio that spans both strategic oversight and operational execution.
How to Apply:
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity with North Vancouver Recreation + Culture Commission, please contact Carol Robinson or Aisling Maher at (604) 998-4032 or forward your resumé and a letter of introduction to info@hwest.ca.
Remuneration:
$116,852 to $129,492
Contact Name:
Carol Robinson
Contact Email:
info@hwest.ca
Contact Phone:
(604) 998-4032
