Executive Director in Edmonton

The Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society (“Jubilee Society” or “the Society”) is a not-for-profit organization that supports the Government of Alberta’s operation of its two premier performing arts venues: the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton and the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. Working across both facilities, the Jubilee Society provides front-of-house operations, patron services, client support, and marketing services along with community engagement and arts education programming services through Jubilee Arts on behalf of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women.

The Society also supports rotating visual art exhibitions, auxiliary space rentals, and strategic initiatives that strengthen community participation in the arts. The Jubilee Society works with the Government of Alberta to ensure these landmark facilities provide extraordinary experiences for patrons, artists, clients, and communities. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from across Alberta, the Society brings a strong commitment to service excellence, community engagement, and the continued development of arts and culture across the province.

The Jubilee Society’s operational vision is to engage, excite and celebrate community and cultural spirit through Alberta’s Jubilee Auditoria. Its mission is to provide extraordinary experiences worthy of these premier cultural and community facilities through superior front-of-house services, community engagement programming, and stage labour. Guided by the values of safety, community culture, people, and service excellence, the Society fosters the important role the Jubilee Auditoria play in Alberta’s cultural spirit, community life, and economic impact.

The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Jubilee Society. Working in partnership with the Board, the Executive Director guides the development of, and implements, the Society’s strategic direction while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational health of the Society. The Executive Director leads a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence by building relationships founded on trust, integrity, transparency, and respect.

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical leadership, ensuring the Jubilee Society continues to deliver exceptional service to government, resident companies, presenters, patrons, and the broader Alberta community. The Executive Director demonstrates strong business acumen across strategic planning, financial management, labour relations, human resources, marketing, contract negotiation, government relations, and organizational leadership. These skills are complemented by an appreciation for the performing arts and a commitment to supporting Alberta’s cultural community.

The Executive Director is responsible for the financial and organizational health of the Society, overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million and a workforce that includes: 14 administrative staff, 8 Jubilee Arts facilitators, and approximately 160 Front of House event staff.

Key Accountabilities:

• Organizational Leadership & Strategic Oversight: Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of the Society’s strategic plan, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Board Governance & Executive Support: Develop strategic recommendations for Board consideration and provide timely, accurate, and transparent reporting on organizational performance, risks, opportunities, and emerging issues.
• Human Resources & Labour Relations: Lead and support the Society’s leadership team, fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture with clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Government & Stakeholder Relations: Foster productive working relationships with the Government of Alberta, the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, and other facility partners.
• Marketing & Communications: Guide the development and implementation of organizational marketing strategies that strengthen awareness of the Jubilee Auditoria’s programs, services, and community impact.
• Jubilee Arts & Community Engagement: Guide the continued growth and evolution of Jubilee Arts as the Jubilee Auditoria’s flagship community engagement initiative, supporting innovative arts education programming.

Candidate Profile:

• Education and Training: Undergraduate degree in Business, Arts Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive senior leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of governance principles and best practices.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with a wide range of interest-holders.

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging: The Jubilee Society is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence.