Community Consultant (Arts and Culture)

Division: Community Services

Department: Planning and Development

Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 6 months.

Closing Date: 07/07/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 5476

This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Culture and Inclusion Manager, this position is responsible for the coordination, administration and evaluation of arts and culture grant funding programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, administers and monitors civic arts and culture policy, services and programs as identified in the City’s municipal culture plan.
• Provides professional advice and counsel to arts and culture organizations and develops initiatives to support the City’s objectives to nurture and strengthen the local cultural community.
• Shares grant opportunities at the City of Saskatoon through marketing channels, presentations, and grant information sessions.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with outside agencies regarding provincial arts and culture initiatives that may have a municipal impact.
• Ensures art, recreation, community and cultural grant program policies and procedures are followed.
• Develops and facilitates grant writing workshops and provides advice and expertise to local organizations to foster sustainability, garner feedback, and limit barriers.
• Participate in, and lead as assigned, the development and implementation of new or revised grant programs including application materials, materials for reviewers, structure, equity, policies, and practices that reflect a consistent approach across City of Saskatoon.
• Provides written and verbal feedback in response to inquiries from grant applicants and public inquiries regarding the arts and grants process
• Monitors and reviews relevant processes to ensure that successful grant recipients meet the necessary Terms and Conditions.
• Reviews and evaluates grant programs on a regular basis. This includes reviewing administrative processes and getting feedback from program applicants.
• Makes recommendations to enhance program equity, inclusivity, relevancy, and long-term growth.
• Prepares reports for City Council regarding grant awards and programs.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of related budgets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A degree in one of the following: Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Humanities, Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences.
• Six years’ progressively responsible experience working in community development involving grant administration and arts and culture programming, including two years’ supervisory experience
• Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of arts issues applicable to all levels of government.
• Considerable knowledge of organizational and volunteer development and their application to personal and community development in the arts.
• Knowledge of public participation processes, group facilitation, team building and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of current literature, standards, trends and evaluation principles and methods applicable to arts development.
• Knowledge of challenges facing equity groups when accessing arts and culture funding.
• Knowledge of the current arts and culture organizations in Saskatoon with an understanding of the challenges faced by this sector.
• Knowledge of equitable and inclusive practices that support disadvantaged groups to participate in the grant application process.
• Ability to work with diverse organizations and community groups.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to develop and conduct presentations, training sessions and produce resource materials.
• Ability to develop, maintain and facilitate processes and partnerships for successful project delivery.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, elected officials, outside agencies and the public.
• Skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Salary Range: $80,673.60 to $88,943.04 CAD per annum (2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email View email address on ca.workus.org.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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