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Coord, Cultural Devel & Initiatives

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$93,765–$114,098 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Oct 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The coordinator leads cultural development activities, programs, and initiatives while managing small teams and consulting with external stakeholders. They are responsible for integrating and implementing the Ottawa 2020 Arts and Heritage Plan into corporate strategic priorities and performance reporting.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23644 Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. Service: Business & Tech Support Services Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent Work Hours: 35.00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP/CIPP Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services Application Close: 30/09/2026JOB SUMMARY Arts and Heritage Development champions culture across the corporation and community and is responsible for cultural development activities, programs and initiatives, including, Public Art Programs, Cultural Funding/Support Programs, and cultural planning, policy and performance measures among others. You lead small teams of branch staff and consult broadly with external stakeholders in cultural planning and policy initiatives, emanating from the Ottawa 2020 Arts and Heritage Plan and council approved directions, and coordinate the plan’s integration and implementation into branch, departmental and corporate strategic priorities, plans and performance reporting. You also provide project management, business planning, research and communications skills in support of branch cultural strategic initiatives, including but not limited to: central coordination of objectives and activities that contribute to the refresh, monitoring and implementation of the Ottawa 2020 Arts and Heritage Plan; branch input to departmental and corporate initiatives and issues; and branch coordination, compilation and reporting of cultural indicators and performance measurements. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Master's Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Arts Administration, Theatre or related field Minimum of 5 years of full time continuous experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the area of Arts and Heritage Experience in cultural planning and development, research, policy development and program evaluation is an asset KNOWLEDGE Municipal, provincial and national arts and cultural development policies, funding policies, data sources and practices Local and national arts scene in visual, performing, literary and media arts practices Local heritage issues Arts, heritage and cultural issues and trends in Canada and abroad Cultural, racial and linguistic diversity in Ottawa and Canada Building relationships with diverse stakeholders Best practices for diversity integration in the cultural sector Funding practices, governance structures and community needs Status of the artist and copyright legislation Sources for comparative research, surveys and data analysis Policy development, implementation and evaluation techniques, particularly at the municipal/public level Best practice and risk-management approaches related to community services Working knowledge of various software applications including: PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Office Program and operational analysis, including financial analysis, and the development of business models Performance measurement, program evaluation and internal reviews methodologies Project management techniques/strategic and operational planning and evaluation Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Core Behaviours Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours. Review the Core Behaviours. Leadership Competencies The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. Review the Leadership Competencies. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: Designated Bilingual – specific level of language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates who do not meet language requirements will be required to participate in training. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Arts Administration, Theatre, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of continuous, progressively responsible experience in the arts and heritage sector is required.