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Deputy Director, Provincial Film Commission

Jun 18, 2024

Work at Creative BC

Join our team and champion economic development across B.C.’s creative sector

We work collaboratively as a bridge between government and industry to elevate British Columbia’s creative sector through leadership, collaboration, and investment. Creative BC is an independent non-profit with the mandate to provide a highly specialized suite of programs, initiatives, and services to sustain and grow B.C.’s creative industries and promote them around the world. As a member of our team, you’ll understand the business behind creativity and become part of the Province’s only economic development agency of record to help steward this sector.

Build on the organization’s history and reputation by bringing your own integral contributions to our sector-related activities and supports. These include granting programs, motion picture tax credit programs, B.C. film commission services, and overall sector development, promotion, and marketing.

Together we’ll deliver value to the provincial economy with support and services for the industries we serve, fostering their local capacity and global strength. We’ll do this through partnership with, and support for, thousands of talented people within B.C.’s creative storytelling industries’ exciting and vast provincial ecosystem. Join us and support the B.C. artists, entrepreneurs, creators, companies, festivals, associations, unions, guilds, studios, supply and service businesses and more who together bring made-in-B.C. stories and creative content to life.

 

The Role 

Creative BC is now seeking a Deputy Director, Provincial Film Commission. Reporting to the BC Film Commissioner, the successful candidate will become part of the provincial film commission. Our provincial film commission has over 40 years’ history in collaborating and growing the motion picture industry. As relationship builders and problem solvers, we ensure that B.C.’s tax credit incentives are backed by responsive production services and valuable support for the industry and the communities in which it works. From tailored location packages and familiarization tours for producers to industry and community affairs support, our focus is on sustainability. We champion the partnerships that contribute to a clean and inclusive film-friendly environment, help to build a diverse talent pipeline, and implement environmental best practices to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.  

Within the film commission team, your specific responsibilities will include oversight and delivery of the film commission’s operations and services relevant to B.C.’s major strategic industry initiatives including, but not limited to: Reel Green™, Creative Pathways™, and Regional Initiatives. The Deputy stewards, supports, and encourages industry integrity by championing high, inclusive, and green standards of practice and professionalism throughout the industry and seeks to demonstrate measurable progress, value, and impact. The Deputy Film Commissioner stands in as the Acting BC Film Commissioner in their absence.

Please read the full job description here. 

See information regarding qualifications, compensation, eligibility, our values, and how to apply in the tabs below:

  • Industry Experience and Education: a minimum of 5 years’ senior leadership experience coupled with material locations experience on major productions in the motion picture industry; deep understanding of the industry’s structure, players, and the entire production process, from pre-production to post-production, is crucial; post-secondary education in a related field such as business or communications is considered a key asset.
  • Management Experience: process and people management experience – from overseeing production teams, and coordinating with various departments, to overseeing projects and ensuring smooth operations.
  • Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of environmental, social, and regional strategies and practices relevant to the film industry and the B.C. context of governing bodies and authorities within which it works.
  • Communication Skills, Integrity, and Discretion: Efficient and proficient written, verbal and listening abilities; honesty, ethical behaviour, and ability to maintain confidentiality when required while acting with fairness in their interactions with others.
  • Problem-solving skills: adept at breaking down complex issues, evaluating various options, and implementing strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
  • Organization, Alignment, and Prioritization Skills: capacity to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, and many clients and priorities simultaneously while delivering on organizational priorities.
  • Networking and Currency: ability to build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, staying connected and updated on industry trends and opportunities.
This is a Full-Time Permanent role. The starting salary for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, knowledge, and skills while considering internal pay structures and equity. The typical annual salary range is $96,500 to 102,000, underpinned by Creative BC’s compensation philosophy that rewards and motivates performance. As part of Creative BC’s total compensation package, this position is eligible to participate in a generous benefits package that includes: participation in Creative BC’s extended health and dental plan; three weeks’ vacation annually; matched participation in B.C.’s Public Service Pension Plan, and more.
To be eligible to apply for this hybrid work position, you must be able to work at Vancouver’s Creative BC Offices on any given day of the week—with requirements to be present on a standard weekly basis for collaboration with your team and also as required to service our clients’ ongoing need for in-person meetings.  In addition, to be eligible, you must be able to work in Canada on a continuous basis throughout your employment with Creative BC. Therefore, if this is a permanent role, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to accept the permanent job offer. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit in the form of authorization to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act. If you have a valid temporary work permit, you may be eligible for temporary or term work, but only until your work permit expires or is renewed.
With values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and wisdom, Creative BC is committed to reconciliation and strives to reflect the communities we serve. To ensure diverse teams, we encourage and prioritize applications from members of groups that are historically, persistently, and systemically underrepresented including Indigenous, Black and people of Colour; people identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or non-binary; people living with visible and invisible disabilities; and members of other equity-seeking groups. Creative BC also encourages applicants to self-identify, if they wish to do so, during the application process.
Please submit both your cover letter and your resume to careers@creativebc.com by June 28, 2024. Interviews will commence with qualified candidates immediately. Creative BC is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at careers@creativebc.com.

 

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