Copyright Manager

1 month ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The National Gallery of Canada Full time
Job Summary

**Location: On-site, National Gallery of Canada, 380, Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Reporting to the VP, Public Affairs and Marketing, the Copyright Manager oversees the protection and licensing related to the reproduction of works of art. This includes ensuring compliance with copyright laws, negotiating licenses and addressing infringement issues.

The Manager leads a team of copyright officers, advises internal and external stakeholders on the application of copyright law, and develops strategies, policies and processes in support of the promotion of the National Gallery of Canada's (NGC) collection and exhibitions. The incumbent is responsible for the team's operating budget including resources allocation and cost control.

This position is also key in implementing the NGC's digital and accessibility strategies. The incumbent will be working in collaboration with other departments to ensure that the public, partner institutions, scholars and people with disabilities and/or who live outside of the National Capital Region can access the NGC's collection and public programming online.

Requirements

CCC/CCC

- Proven leader with the ability to lead a team including recruiting, training and performance planning and review, in a unionized and hybrid work environment.

- Provide advice to senior management and staff on all copyright related issues including appropriate, achievable, and cost-effective solutions and strategies.

- Able to develop and implement an annual business plan; oversee the team's operating budget including resource allocation and cost estimates and updates related to copyright uses and professional services for the NGC's exhibitions and projects.

- Able to analyze financial information and to prepare statistical and narrative reports.

- This position requires advance planning skills given the complexity and volume of requests to be processed annually.

- Able to remain highly focused under pressure and be flexible with multiple shifting priorities.

- Well-developed problem-solving skills to resolve issues and/or to review workflow to meet short turnaround times sometimes with inflexible deadlines.

- Creative and innovative approaches to balance conflicting interests of stakeholders and/or to adapt to the realities of new technologies or formats used in promoting content to Canadians that are not under the purview of existing legislation or the Scale Agreement.

- Collaborate with other departments on developing and implementing the NGC's digital strategy.

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify new opportunities to generate licensing revenues.

- Extensive analytical and reasoning skills. The incumbent can understand, express and apply complex concepts and instructions related to technical, artistic and administrative procedures.

- Command of the principles, theory, and precedents related to:

- the Canadian Copyright Act, the Status of the Artist Act, the Privacy Act and other associated legislations in Canada and abroad;

- the Scale Agreement and best copyright and rights & reproduction practices within the international art museums community;

- different formats of digital images and photographic materials and ability to use photographic software (eg. Photoshop) to crop and resize images as appropriate for intended use;

- art history, the NGC collection and the various databases used to retrieve requested information from internal or external stakeholders;

- Best practices related to information management for database/filing system procedures, implementation and upkeep; and

- Publishing/printing process to ensure timely, accurate and efficient client service regarding reproductions and licenses.

- The minimum level of knowledge is normally attained through completion of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience in art institutions and/or cultural industries.

Notice to Applicants: The People, Culture and Belonging team of the National Gallery of Canada, invites selected applicants for interviews by way of written communication via email as per the NGC Staffing Process. Should applicants opt to unsubscribe from receiving emails regarding employment in this organization, please note that we will not be able to communicate with you to participate in the interview process. We encourage applicants to update their career profiles, ensure Email Communication Consent preferences are set to allow emails and check email junk/spam folders regularly.

We encourage applicants to update their career profiles, ensure Email Communication Consent preferences are set to allow emails and check email junk/spam folders regularly.

Condition of Employment


• Must meet the bilingual requirement to be invited to the interview process.

• Reliability Status - this factor is not used at the pre-selection stage.

Additional Information


• A variety of assessment tools may be used to assess candidates.

• The Gallery is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environment. Alternative selection tool methods and/or reasonable accommodation are available upon request.

• Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more employment-equity designated groups through the questions in the online application process.

• The National Gallery of Canada values and celebrates everyone's life experiences, their voices and their histories, and are committed to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (JEDI&A) in accordance with the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce that reflects Canadian society and invite applications from Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

• Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

• Note: Applicants selected for interviews will receive email correspondence from the People, Culture and Belonging team at the National Gallery of Canada. If you have applied for a position at the NGC, please ensure that your career profile is up to date and that you have set Email Communication Consent preferences on this site to allow emails.

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