ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, #RECONCILETHIS
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 in the National Capital Region on the unceded 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: J0925-0311
Job Title: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, #RECONCILETHIS
Employment Type: Part-time Term
Job Category: Arts
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: September 17, 2025
Closing Date: October 19, 2025
Salary: $40.47 - $50.54/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Part-time, Term (more then 6 months). 20 hours per week.
Job Reports To: Producer, Indigenous Theatre
Key Activities
NAC Indigenous Theatre: Our stories are medicine
The Indigenous Theatre Department at the NAC nurtures, develops and showcases Indigenous stories at the NAC and in communities all over Canada. Our mission is to honour our storytellers and thereby aid in the retention, resurgence and resilience of the multiple and diverse Indigenous cultures of this land.
Key Activities
As a member of the Indigenous Theatre team, reporting directly to the Producer, the Associate Producer will support a broad range of programming for in-house productions, presentations and external tours. Active participation in internal and external activities and committees, decision-making, and financial control of certain project budgets are key elements of this position. The Associate Producer will provide administrative and production support within the department, liaise with other NAC departments, and a variety of external partners in the course of their work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Works with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director, the Producer, and the production department in planning, scheduling and executing season activities, including assisting on season budgets and ongoing budget management;
- In collaboration with the IT team, Project Manages specific projects, overseeing all elements, including but not limited to, outreach; partnership negotiations; contracts; budget management; marketing; coordination with other NAC teams as necessary;
- Assists the Cultural Resident with the execution of corollary outreach activities;
- Along with the Producer, maintains strong working relationships with co-producers, presenters; and the local, provincial and national theatre community, including national associations such as IPAA, PACT and CAEA;
- Along with the Producer, assesses, communicates and monitors safety protocols;
- Works with colleagues at the NAC to implement and promote company-wide practices to ensure physically, emotionally and culturally safe spaces as part of a healthy and welcoming environment for all who work here, including visiting artists;
- Assists the Producer in liaising with other NAC departments including Production, Administration; and Marketing, as well as visiting artists, and co-production partners;
- Assists Producer to create and execute all contracts on presentations, including agreements with co-producing partners;
- Assists Producer with tour planning, coordination and management, including regional, national and potential international opportunities;
- Provides company management, including but not limited to, artist liaison & care; payroll; travel and accommodation arrangements and hospitality; opening night receptions and invitations; comp requests and management; preparation of Company Handbook and in-house documents for incoming productions;
- Liaises, and offer care for Elders for all events and assists other departments with the same.
Skill Requirements
Strong administrative and communication skills with strong attention to details
- Strong knowledge of producing professional live theatre
- Strong knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit, culture and protocols
- Proficient in budgetary preparation and management
- Facility in both official languages is an asset
- Facility in an Indigenous language is an asset
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.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, #RECONCILETHIS
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 in the National Capital Region on the unceded 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: J0925-0311
Job Title: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, #RECONCILETHIS
Employment Type: Part-time Term
Job Category: Arts
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: September 17, 2025
Closing Date: October 19, 2025
Salary: $40.47 - $50.54/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset
Working Hours: Part-time, Term (more then 6 months). 20 hours per week.
Job Reports To: Producer, Indigenous Theatre
Key Activities
NAC Indigenous Theatre: Our stories are medicine
The Indigenous Theatre Department at the NAC nurtures, develops and showcases Indigenous stories at the NAC and in communities all over Canada. Our mission is to honour our storytellers and thereby aid in the retention, resurgence and resilience of the multiple and diverse Indigenous cultures of this land.
Key Activities
As a member of the Indigenous Theatre team, reporting directly to the Producer, the Associate Producer will support a broad range of programming for in-house productions, presentations and external tours. Active participation in internal and external activities and committees, decision-making, and financial control of certain project budgets are key elements of this position. The Associate Producer will provide administrative and production support within the department, liaise with other NAC departments, and a variety of external partners in the course of their work.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Works with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director, the Producer, and the production department in planning, scheduling and executing season activities, including assisting on season budgets and ongoing budget management;
- In collaboration with the IT team, Project Manages specific projects, overseeing all elements, including but not limited to, outreach; partnership negotiations; contracts; budget management; marketing; coordination with other NAC teams as necessary;
- Assists the Cultural Resident with the execution of corollary outreach activities;
- Along with the Producer, maintains strong working relationships with co-producers, presenters; and the local, provincial and national theatre community, including national associations such as IPAA, PACT and CAEA;
- Along with the Producer, assesses, communicates and monitors safety protocols;
- Works with colleagues at the NAC to implement and promote company-wide practices to ensure physically, emotionally and culturally safe spaces as part of a healthy and welcoming environment for all who work here, including visiting artists;
- Assists the Producer in liaising with other NAC departments including Production, Administration; and Marketing, as well as visiting artists, and co-production partners;
- Assists Producer to create and execute all contracts on presentations, including agreements with co-producing partners;
- Assists Producer with tour planning, coordination and management, including regional, national and potential international opportunities;
- Provides company management, including but not limited to, artist liaison & care; payroll; travel and accommodation arrangements and hospitality; opening night receptions and invitations; comp requests and management; preparation of Company Handbook and in-house documents for incoming productions;
- Liaises, and offer care for Elders for all events and assists other departments with the same.
Skill Requirements
Strong administrative and communication skills with strong attention to details
- Strong knowledge of producing professional live theatre
- Strong knowledge and understanding of First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit, culture and protocols
- Proficient in budgetary preparation and management
- Facility in both official languages is an asset
- Facility in an Indigenous language is an asset
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.