Key Details
Type: Full-time, temporary 12 month contract, salaried position
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Start date: As soon as possible
Deadline to apply: January 8th, 2026
Apply to: [email protected]
Benefits, Vacation, and Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 4 day work week in July and August, health benefits provided after three month probationary period

Note: This interim role will be followed by an open competition for the permanent National Executive Director position, for which the interim ED may apply.

About the Role
The Interim National Executive Director is the senior-most administrative position at CARFAC, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This role provides organizational leadership during a period of transition, with responsibility for operations, human resources, financial management, governance support, strategic oversight and sector, affiliate and member relations.

The Interim National Executive Director leads the development and implementation of policies and strategies, supports the Board in transition planning, and oversees government and funder relations, provincial affiliate and public communications, and national advocacy initiatives. The successful candidate will bring experience in the cultural sector and demonstrate a strong commitment to collective responsibility, social justice, and equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Further details available: https://www.carfac.ca/en/job-opportunities

Experience
We recognize the value of both paid and unpaid work. For this role, we are seeking someone with the following experience:
- At least three (3) years of demonstrated senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, arts, advocacy, community, or grassroots organization, involving strategic planning, financial management, team leadership, and collaboration with a board of directors (or equivalent governing body).
- A post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in fine arts or arts administration. Equivalent experience, related fields of education, or a deep understanding of the visual arts sector will also be considered.
- Exceptional communication, writing, interpersonal, facilitation, conflict-resolution, networking, and public-speaking skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and effectively represent the organization.
- Strong delegation skills, organizational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, effectively solve problems, and make sound decisions while handling confidential information with discretion.
- Experience and/or strong interest in progressive and grassroots or membership-based artist-run culture is required.
- Proven change-management experience, including leading organizations through periods of transition.

Skills, Qualities & Values
The following skills, qualities and values will support success in this role (assets, not required). These can be gained through lived experience, volunteer roles, community work, and formal employment.
- Speaking proficiency in both of Canada’s official languages (French/English).
- Experience in fundraising, public relations, grant writing, policy development, and government relations or negotiations.
-Familiarity with labour relations or legal frameworks, and knowledge of visual arts labour standards, including the CARFAC Fee Schedule.
- Familiarity with the Artist’s Resale Right, Indigenous Protocols for Visual Arts, National Gallery of Canada negotiations, and the Copyright Act.
- Experience in the Canadian cultural sector, collective governance, national membership organisations, or unionized environments.
- Commitment to equity, anti-oppression, accessibility, and safer-space practices. Ensure inclusive practices in consultations and communications.