Job Posting

Cultural Research Coordinator - Cultural Services

OPPORTUNITY
As Alberta's 'Botanical Arts City', St. Albert is a community renowned for its botanical arts, its commitment to a green lifestyle and the cultivation of activities that provide for a well-rounded quality of life. The City of St. Albert’s Cultural Services department promotes the development of arts and cultural programs and services for our community of more than 63,000 residents.

We are looking for an individual with research, data analytics and strategic planning experience to join us in an exciting new permanent part-time position (.5FTE) that will contribute to ensuring key information is gathered, interpreted and reported on relative to the delivery of exceptional Cultural programs and events to the community.

As the Cultural Research Coordinator, you will facilitate long term and strategic planning, research, reporting and business analysis for the department. You will draw on your strong knowledge of research methodology and data analytics to identify trends, develop service level standards, design and implement key performance indicators and metrics which will influence the outcomes and results of the department. The position is also responsible for coordinating the preparation of public and council reports as well as refining financial and program information for budget submissions. 

The individual we seek must be a good collaborator, as they will work closely with the department Director and Managers in developing action/strategic plans and coordinating input into the Cultural Master Plan, Heritage Management Plan and 10 Year Capital Plan.

The Cultural Research Coordinator will provide leadership and direction to our Cultural Project Assistant, who provides a variety of event, project and administrative support to the department

HOURS OF WORK
This is a permanent part-time position that will work 36 hours bi-weekly.

COMPENSATION
$33.75 - $41.06 per hour. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a generous and comprehensive flexible benefit package on a pro-rated basis.

QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Economics or a directly related field.
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in leading research, conducting statistical analysis and forecasts, interpreting economic indicators and developing corporate reports and studies.
  • Strong knowledge of research methodology, data analytics and strategic planning. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of the diversity and complexity of the culture sector and its impact in a community is an asset.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.

Qualified applicants are invited submit their cover letter and resume via the City of St. Albert Employment website www.stalbert.ca/employment.

Please outline your research experience, and use of analytics to support the decision making processes in your cover letter.

CLOSING DATE
June 7, 2015

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
St. Albert
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Employer Details

https://stalbert.ca/cosa/careers/

Carla Cain
Suite 216, 7 St. Anne Street
St. Albert, AB T8N2X4
Canada