Recruitment posting
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Competition #: 293
Ministry : Culture and Tourism
Opening Date : 2016/09/21
closing Date : 2016/10/06
Role : Chair and Board Members
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Culture and Tourism is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a Member and Chair of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts.The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is recruiting ten Members including the Chair position.
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) was established in 1991 as a crown agency of the Government of Alberta. The purposes of the Foundation, as stipulated in the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Act, are to:
- Support and contribute to the development of, and to promote, the arts in Alberta;
- Provide persons and organizations with the opportunity to participate in the arts in Alberta;
- Foster and promote the enjoyment of works of art by Alberta artists;
- Collect, preserve and display works of art by Alberta artists; and
- Encourage artists resident in Alberta in their work.
Alberta Culture and Tourism supports the development and sustainability of Alberta's cultural industries, tourism, the arts, recreation and sport, heritage and nonprofit/voluntary sector.
Reporting to Alberta's Minister of Culture and Tourism, the AFA provides grant funding to artists, and art organizations to encourage the growth and development of the arts sector. The Minister of Culture and Tourism is accountable to the Legislature for the Foundation.
The Board of Directors typically is comprised of twelve directors, including a Chair and Vice chair, representing the various geographic regions of the province.
The AFA Board is responsible for policy and funding decisions in support of Alberta artists and arts organizations. The Board oversees AFA programming and operations that implement the AFA Strategic Plan. This includes the review and approval of all grants, awards and art acquisition for the AFA Collection.
Role of the Director: Directors of the Foundation are expected to act in the best interests of the Foundation and the Government and to exercise care, diligence and skill in carrying out their duties, which include:
- attending Board meetings and service on committees;
- reviewing and voting on policy and other matters, including the awarding of grants;
- reviewing and revising as necessary the by-laws and policies of the Foundation;
- participating in the development of the Foundation's Strategic Plan;
- developing and approving the annual budget; and
- acting as a spokesperson for the Foundation and working to enhance relations between the community and the Foundation.
Role of the Chair :In addition to the general duties of a Director, the Chair calls and presides at all meetings of the Board, is an ex-officio member of all committees and, has the power to establish committees and appoint members to such committees. The Chair is the principal contact between the Board and the Minister, ensuring the department is aware of the Board's concerns. As such, strong leadership skills are required to ensure that the goals, strategy, policy and directions of the Foundation fulfill all of the activities and obligations set out in the Board Mandate and Roles.
The appointment of each director is for a fixed term of up to three years, with the potential for reappointment based on satisfactory performance. An individual's appointment is limited to a maximum of ten years of continuous service.
Applicants should have a background of involvement in, or passion for, the arts as well as the ability to conduct board business with integrity. The following skills and experience are all considered to be assets:
- Previous board experience including board training;
- Strategic thinking;
- Relationship building;
- Resource management leadership; o results orientation;
- Communication;
- Professional designation;
- Financial knowledge;
- Grant experience;
- Culture sector expertise;
- General management;
- Risk management;
- Information technology; and
- Marketing.
Note: Board Director compensation is currently under review.
Foundation Members will be paid remuneration in accordance with Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (O.C. 466/2007), as is appropriate, and as amended from time to time.
Meetings of the Foundation are held as required, but at least annually and normally five times per year (four face-to-face meetings and one conducted virtually). Face-to-face meetings occur in Edmonton and Calgary as well as various locations around the province. Typically in person meetings occur over two days in order to accommodate committee meetings as well as the full board meeting. Travel and accommodation for Board Directors required to travel on Board business are remunerated according to the most recent Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Directive.
On average, Board business requires 70 hours/year for Directors and 100 hours/year for the Chair position.
Carrie Weinrich, Human Resources Consultant, Alberta Culture and Tourism, 7th floor Standard Life Centre 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 4R7, carrie.weinrich@gov.ab.ca; (780) 644-8736; Fax: (780) 422-3142.
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred, to apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached, a cover letter and other documents can be uploaded and attached at this time before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the HR contact provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at http://alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, public agency and position appointed to, appointment term and remuneration received.