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Employment Opportunity - Toronto Symphony Orchestra Vice President, Artistic Planning Title: Vice President, Artistic Planning Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Team: Department of 7 with 3 direct and 3 indirect reports. Salary: CAD $160,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience. Position Summary: The Vice President, Artistic Planning is a senior leader and member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) responsible for developing and executing multiyear artistic plans that reflect the TSO''s institutional vision: to be the orchestra of Toronto one of the worlds most diverse cities. The VP translates the Music Directors artistic vision and the organizations strategic priorities into programming that serves the full breadth of Torontos communities, fulfills the TSOs national mandate, and enhances the organizations international profile. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Artistic Vision & Program Leadership In close partnership with the Music Director, Artistic Advisory Committee, and CEO, develop and implement a multiyear artistic vision that is ambitious, financially grounded, and genuinely reflective of Torontos cultural diversity. Create annual and longterm programming across all series Classics, Pops, Films & Specials, TSO Chamber Soloists, and special projects that achieves the Music Directors artistic aspirations and the institutions strategic goals. Hold explicit accountability for programming that reflects and serves Torontos multicultural communities, cultivating relationships with artists, composers, conductors, and organizations outside the traditional classical pipeline, including Indigenous artists, artists of colour, and artists with disabilities. Maintain deep, current knowledge of artists, conductors, and composers in Canada and worldwide, with a particular commitment to cultivating emerging and underrepresented voices. Lead the artistic development of major institutional projects including tours, recordings, commissions, festivals, and operainconcert. Partner with communityfacing departments to ensure programming choices actively support audience development goals, including the cultivation of new and younger audiences. Support Artistic Planning staff in programming revenuegenerating concerts, such as films and specials, that diversify the TSOs audience base. Supervise the work of the TSOs Archivist and leverage the orchestras artistic legacy, ensuring its rich history is used to inform future programming, storytelling, and institutional identity. Develop and articulate programming rationale for the Board, donors, media, and community stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner. Financial Leadership & Strategic Partnership Negotiate contracts with artist managers and oversee the administration of the overall artistic budget in conjunction with the AVP, Artistic Administration. Lead the proforma assessment process for major special projects, ensuring artistic and financial viability are evaluated together from the earliest stages. Collaborate with the CFO and General Manager on financial analysis and crossdepartmental planning. Serve as the artistic planning voice in the TSOs digital and media strategy: provide input on streaming, broadcast, recording, and content initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments. Identify and develop opportunities for digital programming, media partnerships, and content that amplifies the TSOs artistic work beyond the concert hall. Stay current on how peer institutions are navigating the evolving media landscape and bring informed recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team. Institutional Leadership & External Representation Represent the artistic vision of the TSO as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to institutional strategy beyond the artistic department. Serve as a public voice for the TSOs artistic identity: speak and write on behalf of the institution, attend industry conferences and festivals as needed, and cultivate relationships with peer organizations nationally and internationally. Support the CEO and Music Director in Board and donor engagement as requested, articulating artistic plans and priorities with clarity. Attend concerts and major artistic presentations (local and international) for programme development and relationship management purposes. Supervise and provide strategic direction to the Artistic Planning team, including the Associate VP, Artistic Administration, the Director of Pops & Special Concerts, and the Composer and Conducting teams. Nature and Scope of Responsibility Leadership & Delegation The VP Artistic Planning leads a department responsible for the full cycle of season planning. The Associate VP, Artistic Administration holds primary operational accountability for the mechanics of season execution scheduling, contracting, budget tracking, database management, and crossdepartmental coordination. The VPs leadership is most appropriately concentrated at the strategic, relational, and creative levels, with clear delegation of administrative execution to the AVP. Decision-Making Authority Artist and repertoire selections: carry direct consequences for performance quality, audience experience, musician morale, and season budget. Scheduling decisions: affect musician wellbeing, labour relations, and operational workflow across the organization. Engagement and nonengagement of artists: shapes relationships with artists and management agencies, and has lasting institutional implications. Program vision: directly influences public perception, community relevance, and the TSOs short and longterm positioning. Special project development: largescale initiatives require early and careful financial and logistical assessment. Key Judgment Areas Balance artistic ambition with financial parameters, advocating effectively within existing constraints. Synthesize the competing priorities of international artistic perspective with the TSOs Torontospecific mandate. Navigate the tension between programming for established audiences and actively cultivating new ones. Reconcile shortterm scheduling pressures with longterm institutional planning. Experience & Qualifications Deep knowledge of orchestral music, Canadian and international artists, conductors, and management agencies; degree in a musicrelated field or equivalent professional experience required. Minimum 810 years of progressive experience in artistic planning, programming, or a related field at a major presenting institution, with demonstrated increasing responsibility. Broad and current knowledge of contemporary artists and composers, with particular awareness of artists from underrepresented communities locally, nationally, and internationally. Demonstrated ability to develop programming that reflects diverse cultural communities and expands the institutions audience and relevance. Proven record of strong contract negotiation skills and managing complex multimillion dollar artistic budgets. Experience in, or strong familiarity with, digital programming, media rights, streaming partnerships, and content strategy as they apply to live performing arts. Exceptional relationship management skills with artists, agents, managers, and peer institutions at a senior level. Demonstrated publicfacing ability: comfort speaking, writing, and representing institutional artistic vision in media, community, and sector contexts. Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities with grace under pressure. Knowledge of how to use OPAS or a willingness to learn. Application Process The TSO uses an online portal system to receive applications. Apply here to submit your cover letter and resume. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Interview Schedule Round1 interviews will take place during the week of April13,2026 (virtual). Round2 interviews will take place during the week of April27,2026 (inperson). Finalist interviews will take place during the week of May11,2026 (inperson). Schedule subject to change. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the City of Toronto and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide unique perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas. The TSO is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, the TSO will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr