Manager, Executive Operations

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OrKidstra is seeking a Manager, Executive Operations (Full-time position).

The Manager, Executive Operations plays a central leadership role in ensuring OrKidstra’s financial, human resource, governance, and organizational systems are strong, sustainable, and positioned for continued growth. Working closely with the Executive Managing Director and senior leadership team, this position provides the executive stewardship, and effective day-to-day execution that enables the organization to thrive.

Serving as a bridge across the organization, the Manager, Executive Operations connects OrKidstra’s executive functions with its mission delivery—ensuring the proper financial, administrative, governance, human resource, and organizational supports are in place for staff, programs, and partnerships to flourish. This role strengthens collaboration across teams, builds organizational capacity, and creates the conditions that enable exceptional programming and meaningful community impact.

Work Type & Environment

This is primarily a work-from-home position, with regular meetings and work taking place at OrKidstra’s head office (211 Bronson Ave.) and partner locations across Ottawa.

The successful candidate will be based in the National Capital Region. Work is typically scheduled during the day Monday–Friday, aligned to support organizational and executive priorities. Flexibility is required for meetings, events, community engagements and concerts. Reliable transportation within Ottawa is essential.

Compensation

Compensation OrKidstra offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible work environment. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role within a growing organization that is transforming children’s lives, strengthening communities, and building organizational excellence. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven team committed to continuous learning, innovation, and making a lasting difference through music.

Annual salary: $67-$74K, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Applications

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden*** and tell us why you are a great candidate for this essential position at OrKidstra. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting will remain open until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply early.

This position requires enhanced police clearance, technical aptitude screening and reference checks.

We thank all applicants for their interest and application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity

OrKidstra is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We enthusiastically encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, newcomers to Canada, IBPOC, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and members of racialized and marginalized groups. We believe our community is stronger when it benefits from the understanding and wisdom of people who have diverse lived experiences representative of the communities we serve. OrKidstra is a place of belonging.