Managing Director

ORGANIZATION:
Racial Equity Screen Office

DEADLINE:
4862 Pine Crescent

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
RESO is a Vancouver-based, national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing Canada’s creative economy by empowering racialized content creators. Our mission is to elevate and amplify racialized voices while building sustainable pathways for their stories to reach both Canadian and global audiences. We work at the intersection of culture, business, and policy by partnering with industry leaders and government agencies to remove systemic barriers, transform policies, and create equitable opportunities for racialized creatives. Through capacity-building programs, export development initiatives, and strategic collaborations, RESO drives economic growth, fosters innovation, and positions Canadian diaspora stories as competitive cultural exports on the world stage.

WEBSITE:
http://reso-ca.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Managing Director provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO), advancing its mandate within Canada’s screen industries. This role oversees the implementation of RESO’s strategic plan, strengthens governance, and ensures organizational sustainability through financial management, fundraising, grant writing, sponsorships, and partnerships. The Managing Director leads operations and program delivery, including team and contractor management, HR processes, internal systems, and compliance with nonprofit and charitable regulations. Acting as one of RESO’s lead spokespersons, the role builds and maintains relationships with funders, broadcasters, industry partners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, applying expertise in Canadian screen production, Canadian content policy, and CRTC and broadcasting frameworks. Grounded in EDIA principles, the Managing Director ensures RESO’s programs, policies, and communications reflect inclusion and equity for racialized creators. The role also oversees marketing, community engagement, and program development while supporting the Board in financial planning, governance, and strategic decision-making, fostering a collaborative, values-driven workplace and strengthening RESO’s visibility, impact, and leadership within the Canadian screen sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with the Board and Board Chair to implement RESO’s strategic plan, support governance best practices, and contribute to bylaws, policies, and long-term organizational planning.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including grant writing, public-sector funding, corporate sponsorships, individual giving, event sales, and management of funder partnerships within the arts and screen industries.
• Oversee operations and programming, ensuring alignment with RESO’s mandate, funder requirements, industry trends, and community needs.
• Manage team members, contractors, and consultants, including hiring, supervision, performance evaluation, and HR compliance.
• Provide leadership in financial management, including budgeting, cash flow oversight, revenue projections, banking, and collaboration with the Board and Operations Manager on financial planning and reporting.
• Guide communications, marketing, and community outreach strategies to increase public engagement, membership, and sector visibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, broadcasters, funders, and policymakers, advocating for racialized creators within the screen sector.
• Apply knowledge of the Canadian and global screen industry, including CRTC regulations, Canadian content policy, and broadcasting frameworks, to inform programs, advocacy, and partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience and/or training in developing and implementing fundraising plans, ideally in a nonprofit arts setting.
• Experience managing corporate sponsorships, writing public-sector grants, and/or individual giving strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) principles, policies, and initiatives, informed by lived experience within racialized communities; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
• Team management and supervisory experience.
• Experience improving internal systems such as policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience managing community outreach and engagement.
• Experience supporting and/or leading HR processes.
• Experience in event planning, producing, and management.
• Ability to work independently, remotely, and be goal-oriented.
• Availability to travel to national and overseas markets and conferences, up to seven days.
• Public speaking experience, including conducting media interviews and acting as a key public representative of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a resume with a cover letter to info@reso-ca.org. Use the subject heading “Managing Director Position – (Your Name).” Include your available start date and any prior engagements in 2026 during which you are not available to work.

REMUNERATION:
$38–42 per hour, depending on experience. 30–40 hours per week for a one-year contract. Some weeks will require more hours and others fewer. Three-month probationary period.