Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Band – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The Opportunity The director, theatre arts is responsible for leading the vision and implementation of theatre arts programming at Banff Centre. The director’s role is to create a compelling vision for programs that meet the ambitions and objectives of the Banff Centre strategic plan, meet the needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and increase the profile and reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs. Theatre arts is one of many disciplinary areas at the Banff Centre and the incumbent will work closely with directors of all other arts disciplines at the Centre, and with the Dean of Arts and Leadership, to plan and design not only specific portfolio programs, but also cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs where appropriate. The incumbent will also work closely with the program operations team to ensure that innovative theatre arts programs for artists and practicums are delivered at the highest possible level. Excellent knowledge of theatre arts practice and education is essential (including a broad working knowledge of dance, opera, playwrights, and theatre). An excellent professional network of contacts within performing arts communities in Canada, North America and internationally is also essential, along with a deep understanding of professional development at the post-secondary level and beyond. Roles and Responsibilities Reporting to Dean of Arts and Leadership, below are some key accountabilities: Strategic Planning
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is accepting applications for the Director, Theatre Arts until a suitable candidate is found. Please apply directly on the Banff Centre’s Careers page: visit banffcentre.ca. Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Comments are closed.
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