Cultural Development Coordinator

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and cooperative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._ _ **Job Title**:Regular Full-Time Cultural Development Coordinator **Posting Number**:005135 **Department**:Economic & Development Services **Branch**:Business & Economic Development Services **Location**:Arts Resource Centre **Posting Start Date**:2025/01/21** Posting End Date**:2025/02/05 by 4:30 p.m. **Employment Group**:CUPE 251** Salary Grade**:08, $38.67 - $42.96 **Standard**Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:36.25 **Shift Work Required**:No Reporting to the Supervisor, Cultural Development, the Cultural Development Coordinator provides and fulfills responsibilities of the unit relating to the enhancement and development of cultural initiatives found in the Cultural Plan. This position supports the Culture related activities of the branch including stakeholder relations, developing the cultural sector, creating and executing communication strategies, and overseeing the public art program. **Responsibilities**: - Coordinate, implement and deliver services, programs, events and projects related to Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan - Support activities of the Cultural Leadership Council - Support the development of policies and procedures to support arts, culture and heritage - Coordinate Cultural Resources database - Coordinate communication tactics - Coordinate the City’s Public Art Policy and Program - Coordinate human resources functions, including recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling of part time staff, students and volunteers - Assist in developing and monitoring budgets - Perform other related duties as assigned **Requirements**: - Demonstrated knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of a four (4) year university degree in Cultural Studies, Cultural Planning, Art History, Arts Administration, Heritage, History, Public Administration, Economic /Cultural Development or related field plus four (4) years of progressive work experience in the Arts, Culture and Heritage field in a municipal or government setting, or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience - Knowledge of policies, issues and trends related to cultural planning, arts, culture and heritage development and best practices - Knowledge of municipal government practices and procedures - Training and Skills in Project Management, Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Community - Development, Cultural Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Relations and Leadership are strong assets - Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with volunteers, the general public and staff - Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of tact, diplomacy and patience - Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings, holidays and weekends - Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence, minimum Class "G". Use of own vehicle is required - Possession of current First Aid and CPR or the ability to obtain We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process. - The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _ - Learn more_