Music Commissioner

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

10d•CA$111,373 - CA$151,960•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to improve Albertans’ quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation, and increased gender equality. We support the development and sustainability of Alberta's creative and cultural industries, artists and arts community, and non-profit / voluntary sector, and increase gender equality by working with all other ministries to make sure gender and other identity factors are reflected in Alberta government policies, programs, and legislation. The Cultural Industries Branch, within the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, works to grow and support Alberta’s creative economy including the music sector, book and magazine publishing industries and Alberta’s film and television sector. The newly created Alberta Music Commission will champion the provincial music industry and lead the implementation of the Alberta Music Action Plan, which sets out key priorities to advance growth of Alberta’s music industry. Make a lasting impact on Alberta’s cultural and economic landscape by leading the growth of its music industry. This is a unique opportunity for you to take on a first-of-its-kind role and shape the future of the province’s music sector. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for music and are ready to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. Reporting to the Executive Director, Cultural Industries, you will serve as the provincial government’s expert on the music industry. In this role, you will lead the implementation of the Alberta Music Action Plan and advance strategic initiatives that support the growth of Alberta’s music sector, in alignment with the Minister’s mandate. As a key liaison, advocate, and strategist, you will foster collaboration across government, industry stakeholders, and communities to achieve measurable economic and cultural outcomes. You will provide strategic direction on emerging issues, support multi-stakeholder initiatives, and establish best practices, processes, and policies to position Alberta’s music industry for both immediate and long-term success.

Requirements

University graduation in Arts, Business or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by six years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Experience working within provincial government, including strong knowledge of legislation, policy frameworks, and regulatory environments, and their application to sector development.
Experience leading strategic planning, communications, and issues management, including advising senior leadership on complex and sensitive matters.
Experience within the music sector and/or economic development, with an understanding of industry drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
Experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of policy and programs, including continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and partnerships across government, industry, and community organizations, including cross-ministry collaboration.
Experience establishing and overseeing performance measurement and reporting frameworks to demonstrate outcomes and support decision-making.
Experience representing government in external forums, advisory committees, or intergovernmental settings.
Knowledge of Alberta’s music ecosystem, creative industries, and cultural policy landscape.
Knowledge of economic development principles, including investment attraction, sector growth, and market development.
Knowledge of government decision-making processes, including Cabinet, approvals, and cross-ministry coordination.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with municipal partners or leading community-based or sector-wide initiatives.
Experience supporting market development, promotion, or tourism-related initiatives.
Experience working with Indigenous partners.