Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees' well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Job Number: J0425-1123
Job Title: LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, ARTS ALIVE
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term
Job Category: Arts Alive
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: May 2, 2025
Closing Date: June 1, 2025
Salary: $88,100.00 - $110,100.00/Year
Language Requirement: Bilingual
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. This role may involve weekend and evening hours, as well as occasional travel.
Job Reports To: Director, Arts Alive
Key Activities
Arts Alive is the school, youth, and family programming hub at Canada's National Arts Centre, where theatre, dance, and music come alive. A cross-departmental collaboration between all the artistic programming departments at the NAC, Arts Alive supports and develops performances, workshops, special projects for families and schools and produces professional development events and resources for educators and teaching artists. Activities take place in the National Capital Region and across the country, often in association with community partners.
Reporting to the Director, Arts Alive, the Manager of Learning \& Engagement leads the coordination of the cross-departmental Arts Alive team to support, develop, and produce a broad range of L\&E programs. The Manager works with the Director and the Arts Alive Coordinator to support the Arts Alive team and oversee its effective functioning in day-to-day operations, as well as the fostering and maintenance of a healthy, productive, and innovative work environment.
As well as coordinating the internal team, the incumbent will:
• Manage and coordinate the review, improvement, and implementation of internal, cross-disciplinary tools and processes in collaboration with NAC artistic disciplines and departments
• Act as the NAC's main liaison and maintain relationships with all 10 school boards in the NCR, including participation in a variety of school board events to nurture these key relationships and build the profile of Arts Alive and the NAC
• Act as Arts Alive's main liaison with the Learning \& Engagement staff from the NAC's artistic disciplines
• Initiate, facilitate and/or manage selected local and national partnerships
• Oversee the selection, contracting, and supervision of teaching artists for selected local and national in-person and/or virtual events for youth, schools, and families
• Oversee the ongoing development and improvement of the Arts Alive Versolo booking system
• Supervise the Administrative Support Associate and guide the work of the Arts Alive Coordinator
This role may involve weekend and evening hours, as well as occasional travel.
Skill Requirements
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience;
• Post-secondary studies in arts administration, communications, education, or a related field (or an exceptional level of professional experience in lieu of formal study);
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pedagogical curricula and educational practices and policies (pan-Canadian);
• Experience with producing and presenting learning \& engagement programming;
• Experience in trouble-shooting workflows and processes, problem-solving actionable solutions that work within an organizational structure, and implementing new processes;
• Experience in management and leading teams in a complex and changing environment;
• Bilingual - Strong verbal and written skills in both English and French;
• Strong sense for creative processes, particularly within a learning environment,, and the ability to anticipate and support the needs of teaching artists and co-producing partners;
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, including budget management;
• Ability to evaluate and manage priorities, work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, complex environment;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of the sensitivity required when working in a creative environment;
• Familiarity with, and deep interest in, the performing arts and learning \& engagement landscapes at local and national levels;
• Familiarity with, and deep interest in, decolonization and equity, diversity, and inclusion in performing arts and education/learning;
• Ability to evaluate and manage priorities, work on multiple initiatives simultaneously, and adapt quickly to a fast-paced, complex environment;
• Computing skills including Microsoft 365 and Adobe CS;
• Experience as a practitioner and/or educator in theatre, music, or dance is an asset.
Who Can Apply
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC's interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
Important Notice
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a true certified copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.
