Job Description
Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
The Coordinator oversees arts and cultural programming including the Three Sisters Gallery, public and community art projects. Arts and Culture programming is culturally and artistically diverse and will involve Indigenous peoples as collaborators, presenters, educators and participants. The Coordinator oversees the ongoing maintenance and support of the public art inventory and program and provides program support to the Arts and Events team.
Core Accountabilities:
• Plan, implement and maximize community participation in identified community arts events and programs
• Oversee the Three Sisters Gallery including curation; artist selection including writing RFQ/RFPs and coordinating selection panel; preparing of artist contracts; installation; dismantling; and, handling of artwork
• Lead Arts and Culture programming logistics, promotion, venue coordination, on-site details, budgeting, contracting and reporting
• Develop strategies for building partnerships that support the objectives of Arts and Events
• Set up and dismantle infrastructure for events and activities as required
• Emcee community events and functions
• Identify and seek external funding and in kind contributions for arts and culture events and programs submit evaluation reports for relevant grants and funders
• Prepare event debrief reports and complete appropriate wrap up of files/documents including program evaluation and benchmarking of industry standards
• Liaise with Town departments, public utilities, consultants and contractors as required to produce quality programs, projects and events
• Ensure professional delivery of service
• Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
• Embrace the Town of Canmore Core Values and use them as a guide for conduct and decision making.
Education & Qualifications:
• University degree or College diploma in Fine Arts or Arts Administration
• Completion of practice based training program in the field of arts, culture or events administration or management
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License - required
Experience:
• 3-6 years of related work experience
• Volunteer management knowledge and skills
• Administrative systems planning and implementation
• Knowledge of computer systems. Microsoft Office 2010; Adobe Creative Suite; basic web design; Mail Chimp; and Survey Monkey.
• Strong artistic background
• Event and risk management experience
• Ability to multi-task and work with distractions
• Knowledge of external arts and cultural activities, initiatives, and resources in the Bow Valley
• Self-motivated and independent
• Strong organizational skills
• Good time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work under time pressure
• Experience in marketing and communications
Salary & Benefits:
• Pay Range - $38.20 to $42.69 per hour. Compensation will be calculated based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education
• Full -time temporary Position
• Personal development & learning opportunities
• Positive work culture
• Work-Life Balance
Work Schedule:
• This is a full-time 35-hour a week position
• Typically, Monday to Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until June 7th, 2026.
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
• Why you want to work as an Arts and Culture Coordinator for the Town of Canmore?
• What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude you will bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
• Your level of familiarity with Canmore, and knowledge of community events?
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
