Executive Director

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada National Arts Centre Full time

About the Role

The National Arts Centre is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead the Governor General Performing Arts Awards Foundation. This is a unique opportunity to work with a prestigious organization that celebrates excellence in the performing arts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the nomination and jury process, including jury selection, preparation, and distribution of jury materials, as well as chairing the selection committee and evaluating and selecting the nominee shortlist.
  • Oversee the recipient announcement, including contacting the recipients, managing stakeholder input, and writing the press release, which is then issued by the National Arts Centre.
  • Successfully deliver a series of events befitting a high-profile national celebration that honours important Canadian artists and welcomes public office holders and high-profile guests.
  • Manage the affairs of the Foundation, including working with the Treasurer to prepare the annual budget and oversee audit, as well as assuming the full administrative burden of the office.
  • Provide counsel and guidance to the GGPAA Board and committees.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to assess successes and challenges and ultimately refine the planning for future events.
  • Cultivate and nurture relationships with external partners to enhance communication.
  • Oversee one full-time employee.

Requirements

  • Proven track record in managing project and logistics planning of large-scale high-profile events.
  • Demonstrated success in managing relationships with external stakeholders, including private and public agencies, high-profile national public figures, and artists.
  • Ability to resolve urgent, confidential, and sensitive issues as they arise and manage multiple and changing priorities and demands from recipients, partners, donors, and sponsors.
  • Ability to tackle high-profile duties as well as trivial, ongoing, administrative responsibilities in a seamless manner.
  • Talent for innovation and developing new ideas.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
  • Knowledge of fundraising and stewardship practices.
  • Extensive experience with achieving results in large-scale, high-profile event planning in a multi-stakeholder/not-for-profit environment.
  • Leadership skills in building and managing teams.
  • Fluency in French and English.
  • High level of tact and diplomacy.

What We Offer

This opportunity has a salary range from $80,000 to $100,000 and four weeks of annual leave. There are no medical benefits or pension provisions available with this position.



  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Holt Executive Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Senior Director, Corporate and Executive CommunicationsCompany: Holt Executive LtdJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote (Global)About the Role:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Corporate and Executive Communications to join our team at Holt Executive Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Holt Executive Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Senior Director, Corporate and Executive CommunicationsCompany: Holt Executive LtdJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Remote (Global)About the Role:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Corporate and Executive Communications to join our team at Holt Executive Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for...

  • Executive Director

    2 hours ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. Full time

    Job Title: Executive DirectorWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our team at RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our organization and implementing our policies and programs.Key Responsibilities:Allocate resources to implement organizational policies and programsAuthorize and organize the...

  • Executive Director

    11 minutes ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Heartwood Kitchen and Bath Full time

    Job Title: Executive DirectorWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our administrative services department at Heartwood Kitchen and Bath. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing daily operations, preparing annual budgets, and directing staff engaged in providing records management, security, finance, purchasing,...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JAYVISHVA INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at JAYVISHVA INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Resource Allocation: Allocate material, human, and financial resources to support the...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JAYVISHVA INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at JAYVISHVA INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Resource Allocation: Allocate material, human, and financial resources to support the...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. Full time

    About RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC.We are a dynamic organization seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Executive Director. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to...

  • Executive Director

    3 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. Full time

    About RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC.We are a dynamic organization seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Executive Director. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to...

  • Executive Director

    6 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JAYVISHVA INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at JAYVISHVA INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Resource Allocation: Allocate human, financial, and material resources to support the...

  • Executive Director

    6 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada JAYVISHVA INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at JAYVISHVA INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Develop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Resource Allocation: Allocate human, financial, and material resources to support the...

  • Executive Director

    3 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Freedom Home Care LLC Full time

    Job Title: Executive DirectorAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our team at Freedom Home Care LLC. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic plans, and overseeing daily operations.Key Responsibilities:Business Development: Identify new business...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Freedom Home Care LLC Full time

    Job Title: Executive DirectorAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our team at Freedom Home Care LLC. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic plans, and overseeing daily operations.Key Responsibilities:Business Development: Identify new business...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Maple Route Logistics Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our team at Maple Route Logistics. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementDevelop and implement organizational policies and programs...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Maple Route Logistics Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our team at Maple Route Logistics. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementDevelop and implement organizational policies and programs...

  • Executive Director

    6 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and StrategyDevelop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior staff,...

  • Executive Director

    6 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at RC FAMILY ONTARIO INC. as a General Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and StrategyDevelop and implement organizational policies and programs to drive business growth and success.Establish and maintain effective relationships with senior staff,...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada PizzaPizza Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our team at PizzaPizza. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategy and direction of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementDevelop and implement organizational policies and programsAuthorize and establish...

  • Executive Director

    2 days ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada PizzaPizza Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Executive Director to join our team at PizzaPizza. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategy and direction of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementDevelop and implement organizational policies and programsAuthorize and establish...

  • Executive Director

    3 weeks ago


    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Home: Manoir Marochel, Long-term Care Home.Location: Ottawa, ONPosition: Executive DirectorWelcome HomeSouthbridge Care Homes owns and operates 26 Long-Term Care Homes and 8 Retirement Homes throughout many urban and rural areas across southwestern Ontario. We have an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a role as an Executive Director in the Ottawa...


  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Holt Executive Ltd Full time

    About the RoleHolt Executive Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director – Product Management to lead the development and execution of our product strategy and roadmap. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for defining and delivering innovative products and services that meet the needs of our global satellite and space customers.Key...