ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
About the role
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 on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered 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.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0725-0024
Job Title: ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
Employment Type: Full-Time continuing
Job Category: Music
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: July 8, 2025
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
Salary: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: 35 hours per week. This role involves weekend and evening hours, as
well as occasional travel.
Job Reports To: General Manager of National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO)
Key Activities
Reporting to the General Manager of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) the Orchestra Personnel Manager (OPM) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the NACO musicians and Extra musicians.
- 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 concerns and seeking adequate and 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 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; and;
- Advise NAC bargaining team and the General Manager for negotiation with the Canadian Federation of Musicians and personal services contracts.
Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Music, Music Business or Arts Administration;
- A minimum of five plus years of orchestra personnel experience;
- Specialized knowledge of orchestra operations, procedures and practices, orchestral repertoire and working requirements;
- Expert on and uphold and enforce the requirements of the collective agreement, along with employer policies and procedures;
- Experience with OPAS and Microsoft software products, with a heavy focus on Excel;
- Detail oriented individual with a high level of accuracy;
- Ability to self-manage, prioritize, problem-solve, and get through a high volume of tasks within a fast-paced environment;
- Possess critical thinking in high-pressure and emergency situations;
- Display a strong work ethic with a high level of professionalism and professional integrity;
- Capable of discerning need for and maintaining discretion in handling confidential matters;
- Strong interpersonal and finely tuned communication skills;
- Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively in writing and verbally; and
- Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.
ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
About the role
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 on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered 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.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0725-0024
Job Title: ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER
Employment Type: Full-Time continuing
Job Category: Music
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: July 8, 2025
Closing Date: August 10, 2025
Salary: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: 35 hours per week. This role involves weekend and evening hours, as
well as occasional travel.
Job Reports To: General Manager of National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO)
Key Activities
Reporting to the General Manager of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) the Orchestra Personnel Manager (OPM) is responsible for the day-to-day management of the NACO musicians and Extra musicians.
- 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 concerns and seeking adequate and 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 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; and;
- Advise NAC bargaining team and the General Manager for negotiation with the Canadian Federation of Musicians and personal services contracts.
Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Music, Music Business or Arts Administration;
- A minimum of five plus years of orchestra personnel experience;
- Specialized knowledge of orchestra operations, procedures and practices, orchestral repertoire and working requirements;
- Expert on and uphold and enforce the requirements of the collective agreement, along with employer policies and procedures;
- Experience with OPAS and Microsoft software products, with a heavy focus on Excel;
- Detail oriented individual with a high level of accuracy;
- Ability to self-manage, prioritize, problem-solve, and get through a high volume of tasks within a fast-paced environment;
- Possess critical thinking in high-pressure and emergency situations;
- Display a strong work ethic with a high level of professionalism and professional integrity;
- Capable of discerning need for and maintaining discretion in handling confidential matters;
- Strong interpersonal and finely tuned communication skills;
- Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively in writing and verbally; and
- Cooperative attitude and willingness to learn and assist others.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
About National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre collaborates with artists and arts organizations across Canada to help create a national stage for the performing arts, and acts as a catalyst for performance, creation and learning across the country. A home for Canada's most creative artists, the NAC strives to be artistically adventurous in each of its programming streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English and French Theatre, as well as the Scene festivals and NAC Presents, which showcase established and emerging Canadian artists. The organization is at the forefront of youth and educational activities, offering artist training, programs for children and youth, and resources for teachers in communities across Canada. The NAC is also a pioneer in new media, using technology to teach students and young artists around the globe, by creating top-rated podcasts, and providing a wide range of NACO concerts on demand.
Le Centre national des Arts collabore avec des artistes et des organisations artistiques partout au Canada afin de créer une vibrante scène nationale dans le domaine des arts du spectacle, et agit comme catalyseur de la diffusion, de la création et de la transmission des savoirs d'un bout à l'autre du pays. Carrefour des plus grands talents créateurs canadiens, le CNA privilégie les choix audacieux dans chacun de ses volets de programmation : l'Orchestre du CNA, la Danse et le Théâtre français et anglais, sans oublier le festival Scène et CNA Présente, qui mettent en valeur des artistes canadiens, tant émergents qu'établis. Il est aux avant-postes en matière de programmation enfance-jeunesse et d'activités éducatives, procurant de la formation aux artistes et des ressources aux enseignants des quatre coins du pays. Il fait aussi œuvre de pionnier dans l'utilisation des nouveaux médias en offrant du téléenseignement à des élèves et des jeunes artistes du monde entier, en créant des fichiers balados très prisés et en proposant un large éventail de concerts sur demande de l'OCNA.