Job Posting: General Manager, Theatre Passe Muraille

Theatre Passe Muraille is a national company based in Toronto and dedicated to producing distinctly Canadian work which is culturally diverse, affordable and accessible. Housed in a historical venue in the Queen West District, TPM houses a 185 seat main stage theatre as well as the 60 seat Backspace.

Working in collaboration with the Artistic Director, the General Manager works to achieve the vision of the theatre, while ensuring TPM remains in a sound financial position. The work culture at TPM encourages ingenuity, team-work, with a desire to create meaningful engagement between all stakeholders – artists, staff, community, board, audience.

The General Manager reports directly to the Board, and is responsible for the financial performance and general operation of TPM. Specific accountabilities include:

• Working with the Board and Artistic Director to develop policy and implement strategic planning objectives
• Development of financial and budgeting strategies to maintain a sound financial base to support the theatre now and in the long term
• Working with board, volunteers and TPM staff to develop promotional and fundraising initiatives as well as audience development
• General management and oversight of its day-to-day operations
• Management of TPM staff including production, marketing & development, front of house/ticket sales and business manager
• Preparation of funding applications and presentations, and acting as principal liaison with governments, agencies and corporate and private foundations
• Preparation of annual budgets for approval by the Board, and ensuring financial performance complies with strategic budget objectives

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven leadership capability
• At least three years of experience in senior management in a mid-sized not-for-profit arts organization
• Ability to translate artistic needs and values into institutional strategies and specific operating plans
• A successful track record in strong fiscal management, marketing and development
• Experience in working with and engaging a Board of Directors

The deadline for applications is December 24th, 2009. Interested applicants should send their resume along with a covering letter that outlines why you are interested in the position and describes your related experience to:

Chair,
Search Committee,
Theatre Passe Muraille
GMsearch@passemuraille.on.ca

Job Posting: Superintendent, Artscape

Position Type: Full Time, Salaried
Location: Toronto – Downtown

Artscape is currently seeking a superintendent to join our team at Artscape. Reporting to the Manager of Buildings, the superintendent maintains the buildings and grounds at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie Street). From time to time s/he will also undertake or assist with maintenance duties at Artscape West Queen West, Parkdale Arts & Cultural Centre, Artscape Liberty Village, Artscape’s offices, and Artscape Distillery Studios in the Case Goods Warehouse and Cannery Building.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining the property in a consistently safe, clean, and attractive condition
• Providing access and guidance to contractors engaged in inspections, repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements
• Keeping a detailed work log for Property department records and specific maintenance logs (e.g. electrical equipment)
• Reporting problems to the Manager of Buildings
• Intermittently carrying the Artscape Emergency pager
• Maintaining professional, cordial relationships with tenants
• Conducting regularly scheduled fire safety alarm testing and drills
• Assisting other maintenance staff in larger maintenance repairs.
• Providing grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Painting, drywall, electrical, and plumbing
• Maintaining Artscape tools in good order
• Inspecting and maintaining building systems
• Putting out garbage/recycling for municipal collection

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and facility in a variety of hands-on property maintenance skills including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, drywall, painting and yard work is essential.
• An understanding of modern building systems and automation is essential
• Familiarity with current health and safety practices and requirements
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and good judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems
• Experience in the non-profit sector, a background in arts and culture, and familiarity with Toronto’s arts community is considered an asset
• Familiarity with green building and operation strategies is an asset
• A driver’s license is an asset

Artscape is a not-for-profit, urban development organization that revitalizes buildings, neighbourhoods, and cities through the arts. Artscape projects provide affordable space for creativity while generating positive cultural, economic, social, and environmental impact. For more information on Artscape, visit http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca

Salary is negotiable commensurate with experience. Artscape offers an employee health benefit package.

TO APPLY:
Deadline for Applications:  Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Please respond with a cover letter outlining the qualifications and experience you would bring to position and a resume. In addition, please provide detailed contact information for two professional references.

Applications will be received in confidence by mail, courier or email only and should be forwarded to:
Artscape
Suite 224, 171 East Liberty Street
Toronto, ON M6K 3P6
Email: info@torontoartscape.on.ca
Attn: Superintendent Submission

No phone calls please. Artscape thanks all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted directly.

Artscape is an equal opportunity employer. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and to build diversity into our teams, creative communities, programs, and services.