Executive Director

Job Title:

Executive Director

Organization:

Western Canada Theatre

Deadline:

Jun. 17, 2026

Organization Description:

Whether to inspire, enrich, or most of all, entertain, we boldly make outstanding live art happen here.

Western Canada Theatre is honoured to be Kamloops’ own nationally acclaimed live professional theatre company. WCT is grateful to have been creating on unceded Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory within the traditional lands of the Secwépemc Nation since 1969 and to have its roots in youth theatre.

WCT believes local is global and produces and presents outstanding live theatre through stories that resonate in Kamloops and beyond on three unique stages. WCT engages with the community both onstage and off, in classrooms and rehearsal halls, in digital spaces, and throughout the city. WCT is a vital community asset and is proud to originate professional works that are recognized regionally and nationally, presenting plays of acclaimed producing companies from all parts of Canada as well as many Indigenous Nations.

At 50 years old, WCT has grown into the largest producing theatre between Vancouver and Calgary. We create a remarkable impact on the national theatre landscape and produce premieres of important new Canadian work. WCT has provided training to some of Canada’s finest theatre professionals and showcased our work and our artists across the country.

Highlights of WCT’s commitment to the community include educational ventures and regular theatre school classes, developing and promoting new and established Indigenous and Canadian programming, and providing opportunities for equity-deserving playwrights, directors, performers, and other creative artists.

Website:

http://wctlive.ca

Job Description:

Job Description / Duties
This is an exciting opportunity to co-lead one of Canada’s most innovative, dynamic, and successful regional theatre companies, located in the picturesque and growing city of Kamloops, British Columbia, on the territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.

Having just celebrated its 50th year of theatrical performance and production, Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is seeking an experienced Executive Director (ED) to work in a co-leadership role with Artistic Director (AD) Kelli Fox.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional administrative leader who will collaborate with the administrative and creative teams of WCT—in partnership with the AD—to create and implement a bold vision for the company’s future success. The candidate will thrive in building positive and meaningful relationships with staff, artists, Board members, audiences, donors, and community members to support WCT’s goals. An energetic and inspirational leader, they will be a champion of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

WCT produces exceptional live theatre and delivers a robust educational and community outreach program. In addition to this, WCT manages three theatre venues in partnership with the City of Kamloops: the 685-seat Sagebrush Theatre, the 150-seat black box Pavilion Theatre, and the multi-purpose performance, rehearsal, and education space in the new Kelson Hall. Our management of these facilities is a key aspect of the company’s success and community impact. WCT also operates Kamloops Live Box Office and provides a cost-effective means for producers to sell tickets and connect with Kamloops audiences. Additionally, WCT is one of the driving stakeholders behind the plans for the new Centre for the Arts in Kamloops, which is currently under construction.

Our businesses require the organizational leadership of an individual who has had exposure to a variety of areas, which may include business, finance, human resources, property management, marketing/communications, fundraising, and theatre.

We also need a leader who is alive to Indigenous reconciliation, celebrates diversity in the workplace, understands the critical elements of accessibility, and has a healthy sense of curiosity, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Lead and manage the administrative and business operations of WCT.
• Oversee organizational finances, business development, facility management, and the
Kamloops Live! Box Office.

• Establish a strong, complementary, and effective working relationship with the AD.
• Develop and foster the highest standards of fiscal, operational, and administrative excellence.
• Report to the Board and prepare and provide relevant information, including regular financial updates and forecasts.
• In partnership with the AD and the Board of Directors, implement the Strategic Plan.
• Ensure human resources is run with compassion and efficacy.
• Mentor team leaders and direct reports. Foster staff engagement and help develop and enrich organizational culture.
• Establish a strong working relationship with the Board Chair and the Board of Directors.
• Negotiate on behalf of WCT with local government organizations.
• Work with the Board of Directors and WCT staff to develop and implement policies and
procedures to mitigate risk.
• Create, implement, and oversee approved budgets.
• Oversee the management and operation of WCT facilities, including the Sagebrush Theatre, Pavilion Theatre, and Kelson Hall.
• Oversee WCT’s contractual agreements and obligations (e.g., CTA, ADC, PGC, co-productions).
• Possess a strong business acumen that will support the growth and ongoing success of WCT.
• Demonstrate a keen knowledge and interest in adopting technology and innovative business practices into the ongoing operations of WCT.

FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIP
• Generate and steward relationships with government agencies and corporate sponsors, including identifying and securing new funding sources and partnerships.
• Build relationships with key local, provincial, and national government representatives, including the BC Arts Council and Canada Council.
• Create partnerships and relationships to both drive revenue and increase awareness of WCT in the community.

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
• Develop production and related budgets to support the artistic vision of WCT within a sustainable financial framework. The ED will have final say on the budget.
• Support fund development, sponsorship, donor relations, marketing, and communications.
• Co-manage major grants, including writing, submitting, monitoring, and reporting outcomes in accordance with established requirements.

• Along with the AD, be the public face of WCT and represent the company in Kamloops and the surrounding region.
• Create an open, collaborative, and productive environment for staff, artists, and volunteers.
• Participate in and advise regional, provincial, and national committees and organizations (e.g. PACT).
• Ensure WCT represents and is accessible to the broad and diverse community.

Qualifications:

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum five years of senior management experience in a producing theatre organization (preferred), or in the performing arts in general, or in a multi-faceted, complex organization.
• Advanced education in a relevant field is considered an asset.
• In-depth knowledge and demonstrated success in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience in human resources, such as employee relations, performance management, organizational culture, and other areas.
• Expertise in the business side of the performing arts, including venue management, producing, fund development, marketing, pricing/scaling tactics, and labour relations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to establish and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in theatre facilities management is an asset.
• An understanding of digital and social media as they relate to marketing and communications.
• Proven success in fundraising, including individual giving, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and government funding.
• Demonstrated experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Alignment with WCT’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated understanding of and proven commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, and diversity, with a track record of inclusive, strategic leadership and collaboration.

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
• A dynamic leader with a passion for excellence, and a demonstrated ability to inspire colleagues and stakeholders.
• A consensus builder who knows how to motivate, manage, and delegate.

• Strong organizational management skills, with a detail-oriented, strategic, and disciplined approach.
• Demonstrated commitment in co-leadership; able to collaborate with WCT’s AD to support the development and execution of the organization’s artistic vision and goals.
• Passionate about and dedicated to supporting engaging professional theatre.
• A strong talent manager who invests in skill building, celebrates success, and is an approachable coach and mentor.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application by emailing your cover letter and curricula vitae to president@wctlive.ca, no later than June 17th, 2026.

Remuneration:

A competitive benefits package will be provided, including health, dental, and life insurance, as well as parking. Salary: Between $80,000 to $95,000