JOB TITLE:  Supervisor, Artistic Programming

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

POSTING NUMBER:  106763

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Full Time Permanent 

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek / variable hours

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of The Rose.

SALARY GRADE:  6

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $100,277.00 - $112,812.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE:  $125,346.00 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  May 14, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  May 28, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Supervisor of Artistic Programming provides artistic leadership and oversees the planning, development, and execution of inclusive, high-impact programming across Brampton’s municipal theatres, including The Rose and Garden Square.

This role guides a team of programmers and curators to develop artistic offerings that reflect Brampton’s diverse communities, support civic and cultural priorities, and build audiences through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and collaboration with the City’s Marketing team. The Supervisor works closely with technical, theatre operations, and facilities teams to ensure seamless program delivery and collaborates across Cultural Services to strengthen the City’s broader cultural impact.

ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Manage and guide all presenting activities within the Performing Arts section, ensuring high-end production quality and a diverse lineup of performances, including artist negotiations and execution of agreements.
• Provide inspirational artistic leadership in support of the Performing Arts unit’s mission and evolving strategic priorities.
• Managing the scheduling and execution of all presentations and events, curating a calendar of performances that meet audience and community needs.
• Evaluate submissions from artists and organizations, ensuring alignment with community needs and artistic standards.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal departments, including support for technical review and advancing, artist services, marketing, and administrative teams, to ensure the successful execution of events.
• Work with Cultural Services leadership to elevate the role of Performing Arts in driving tourism, cultural development, and sponsorship engagement.

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Supervise and mentor the Artistic Programming team including full-time staff and contracted curators, with a focus on delivering superior customer service and fostering a collaborative, innovative, and positive team environment.
• Conduct performance assessments and provide feedback to encourage high performance and standards of excellence.
• Encourage professional growth among staff, with an emphasis on enhancing networks and knowledge.
• Oversee training plans and ensure compliance with corporate and legislative practices, supporting a positive and productive work environment.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and orientation of new employees, contractors, and volunteers, emphasizing the importance of service excellence.

AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

• Collaborate with Corporate Marketing and Sponsorship teams to develop and implement strategies for audience development, sales, and fundraising.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to oversee the creation of marketing campaigns, promotional materials, and media strategies to increase visibility and attendance with a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and civic engagement.
• Provide strategic insight on target audience development and community reach, informed by data, research, and industry trends.
• Support public relations activities, including outreach to community groups, media, and stakeholder to enhance engagement and brand awareness ensuring the artistic vision and programming values are consistently and accurately reflected across all promotion and communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with artists, educators, community organizations, and other stakeholders acting as a liaison with external partners to promote collaboration and mutual benefit.
• Represent Performing Arts at meetings, conferences, and community events to promote collaboration and mutual benefit.

COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

• Regularly communicate event plans, updates, and requirements to all relevant departments, ensuring alignment and effective resource allocation.
• Develop and implement evaluation methods to measure the success and impact of artistic presentations.
• Use feedback and evaluation results to make informed decisions and continuous improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and maintain necessary documentation to support a safe and service-oriented environment.
• Maintain records of revenue, expenditures, and performance schedules to support informed decision-making and service improvement.
• Identify cost efficiencies, funding opportunities, and partnerships to expand program capacity.

CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION

• Participate in cross-functional teams and committees to represent the division and contribute to overall organizational goals, with a focus on service excellence.
• Stay abreast of market, industry trends and evaluate current programs, processes and practices to recommend solutions that improve business processes, enhance service delivery and align with best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Carry out benchmarking and market research to support a continual understanding of Brampton’s Performing Arts’ position in its marketplaces strategically, competitively and operationally.

BUDGET SUPPORT

• Develop and manage programming budgets; ensure accountability and strategic use of financial resources.
• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets, with a focus on enhancing engagement and optimizing revenue generation.
• Supervise and monitor current operating and project expenditures to ensure budget compliance.
• Ensure effective use of resources and expense management to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate on fundraising activities and revenue diversification to secure additional resources and support for programming and operations.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Theatre, Performing Arts, Arts Administration, Cultural Studies or equivalent in related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years’ experience in performing arts or live event programming, curatorial work, including audience development and community engagement.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience, with the ability to supervise, guide and motivate staff.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills, with experience in managing teams and complex projects and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with technical aspects of event production and venue operations.
• Proven track record in budgeting and financial management, including experience fundraising.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Strong knowledge of the Canadian performing arts landscape and cultural sector.
• Demonstrated leadership and sector connections, with a strong track record of building relationships across culturally diverse communities. Familiarity with communities reflective of Brampton’s cultural landscape—locally or in a similar urban setting—is essential to this role
• Superior project management, written and verbal communication skills; facilitate concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize complex tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills for complex problem-solving.
• Practical knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable legislations is an asset.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours for events and programming coverage, including evenings and weekends.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

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Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.  

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #106763 by May 28, 2025  and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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