Vice President, McMurray Métis Cultural Centre

The Company is seeking a Vice President to lead the establishment and operation of a cultural centre, integrating cultural, educational, and commercial programming into a sustainable strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing planning and opening, developing partnerships, negotiating revenue-generating agreements, and managing visitor services, events, tours, retail, and food and beverage operations. The role also includes setting revenue targets, managing budgets and performance, pursuing funding opportunities, and ensuring compliance, safety, and risk-management requirements are met. The Vice President will lead and develop staff, strengthen community engagement, and promote the centre’s cultural visibility and economic contribution. Candidates should have a university degree in business, tourism, marketing, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline, and at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including five years in a senior executive role; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required strengths include strategic planning, financial management, revenue development, partnership building, negotiation, marketing, and operational leadership. Applicants should also bring strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and team-development skills, along with experience working with Indigenous communities or in culturally diverse settings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a valid driver’s licence are required; Métis Nation qualification or fluency in Dene or Cree is preferred.