OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Culture, Heritage & Events Team Leader to join the Community Identity Business Centre within the Community, Growth & Identity Division. This position reports to the Community Identity Manager and is well suited to a collaborative and experienced leader who can guide staff, support team development, manage daily operations, and advance strategic priorities across culture, heritage, arts, and events. The role oversees curatorial services and daily operations for the Okotoks Art Gallery, Museum and Heritage House, and the Old Church Theatre, as well as annual and one‑time events that promote community spirit, local business, and tourism.Providing day‑to‑day leadership to the Culture, Heritage & Events team, including coaching, performance support, goal setting, and accountability for outcomes; Supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee development, succession planning, and a positive team culture; Overseeing operational priorities, work assignments, service levels, budgets, and reporting to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Town priorities; Identifying special event opportunities that meet the needs of the community by appraising existing programs, researching current trends, reviewing available resources, and assessing community needs; Special event development, planning, marketing, management and delivery, including coordination of related festivals and events; Curatorial development and presentation of art, public art and historical exhibitions featuring local, regional and national artists; Supporting exposure and commission sales of local artists’ work,



providing art education opportunities for the public and studio space for artists and room rentals for cultural and other community groups; Coordinating and managing required volunteer services; Overseeing theadministration of the Town’s museum and archives; Conducting fundraising through grants, donation campaigns and events to meet budget targets, and to develop recent programs/facilities; Overseeing building operations including security monitoring and ensuring that the building is safe and efficient.Opportunity DetailsJob Posting ID: 1526PHours of Work: 37.5 hrs/weekNumber of Openings: 1Standby Rotation Required: NoDriver's Abstract Required: NoPolice Record Check Required: YesQualificationsUniversity (bachelor) degree in Arts Management, Arts Education, Museum/Cultural Studies, Cultural Resource Management, Visual Art, or Art History, plus equivalent experience; Six or more years of related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression, including at least two years of direct supervision and leadership/mentorship experience; Municipal experience is considered an asset; Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to guide and support staff, coordinate team priorities, communicate effectively, solve problems, and align work with organizational goals.Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)Equity, diversity and inclusion is essential to achieving the Town of Okotoks’ strategic plan. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. The Town of Okotoks aims to build independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity into all aspects of the Town’s work culture.Opportunity HighlightClosing Date: July 19, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Compensation: $101,468 - $117,672 annually Work Location: Hybrid (On‑site/Remote)#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Culture, Heritage & Events Team Leader - C$101,468 - C$117,672 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Town of Okotoks
📍 Winnipeg