Welcome To Creative Saskatchewan - Applying For The Program Coordinator Position

JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Film Finance and Economic Reporting

STATUS: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

out-of-scope, non-management

PAY BAND: $54,290 - $65,148

LOCATION: Creative Saskatchewan

#208 – 1831 College Avenue

Regina, SK S4P 4V5

Note: for the right candidate, we offer hybrid and remote work options

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Film Finance and Economic Reporting, the Program Coordinator assists the team of Creative Saskatchewan (the “Agency”) with the delivery of the Agency’s programs.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

You know how essential the creative industries are to Saskatchewan’s economic success, and you want to play an essential role in helping creative entrepreneurs achieve their business goals. You’re building a career in the creative industries, and you’re excited about the opportunity to expand your skill set. As part of the Film Department, you’ll be pleased to lend a hand with a variety of administrative support tasks around the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Programs Support

Assist with grant recipient communications and follow-up;

Coordinate grant and equity program assessment panels;

Compile results of grants assessment panels and communicate results to applicants;

Assist the Director of Film Finance and Economic Reporting and the Program Manager with day-to-day needs;

Conduct research and extract data from applicant files to measure KPIs;

Coordinate the operation and improvement of the Agency’s online Grant Management System (GMS) as a system administrator;

Review incoming grant applications and final reports;

Assist with administrative tasks;

Coordinate and assist the Film Department with both live events and online webinars;

Front-line client engagement (phone calls and walk-ins);

Capture minutes and action items in team meetings;

Respond to day-to-day office needs;

Assisting in the implementation of the agency’s IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) strategy;

Provide support to the Soundstage and Locations Coordinator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

The Program Coordinator requires knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas to be successful:

Project management (as an individual and as part of a team)

Verbal and written communication

Basic office procedures

Emotional intelligence

Proficiency with MS Office suite and Records Management software

Organized and accountable

Task prioritization

Critical thinking and creative problem-solving

Flexibility and adaptability

Formal education and/or professional experience in the creative industries is a significant asset.

This position, like many careers in the creative industries, requires a diverse skill set. To support this requirement, Creative Saskatchewan provides training and professional development opportunities that supplement and expand its employees’ skills.

BENEFITS TO YOU:

In addition to a generous compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, benefits package, pension plan, paid leave (including vacation, sick, special, education and more), Creative Saskatchewan also offers the following non-monetary benefits to its employees:

Flexible working schedule, including the option to work remotely up to two days per week.

Friendly, welcoming staff of both introverts and extroverts who regularly participate in team-building and social activities celebrating group wins.

Free scramble parking with electrical plug in.

Commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility in our office culture, services, and governance.

Option to participate in voluntary committees based on personal interest.

Modern, productive, and ergonomic workspace in a stunning heritage building that doubles as the provincial production studios in Wascana Park.

Active commitment to paid professional development.

Artsy atmosphere amid plant-lovers.

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THE PROCESS:

Once you have completed our initial questionnaire and uploaded a resume and cover letter, successful candidates will move on to the interview process. You will be notified either way.

To ensure the best possible fit for our team, our interview process is in four parts.

Phone interview

In person / Zoom interview

PXT Assessment

Final interview

Deadline to apply: January 31th, 2025 at 4:00 PM SK time

A NOTE TO POTENTIAL APPLICANTS:

We know that applying for jobs can be intimidating. We also know that this is especially true for folks from equity-deserving communities and communities owed reparations due to racist systems.

Creative Saskatchewan works daily to better understand and promote diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We acknowledge the economic and social benefits of equitable participation and the relevant contributions of all locations, cultures, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities. We have a committee of members from every department on our team to ensure this work never stops, and that our office is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. You can read our Diversity Statement here.

To anyone reading this job posting who worries that they might not have all the qualifications or if they are ‘good enough’, we say to you: be bold, apply, and be yourself!

ABOUT CREATIVE SASKATCHEWAN:

Creative Saskatchewan is the economic development agency for Saskatchewan’s creative industries. We are also the official film commission for the province.

We unlock the potential of Saskatchewan’s creative industries and fuel the economic engine of homegrown talent, converting creativity into cashflow.

The agency’s investments via programming and industry sponsorship propel creative entrepreneurs as they create, perform, innovate, and export in their pursuit of commercial success.

Creative Saskatchewan is a government agency under the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport.

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