Cultural Advisor, Recreation and Community Life

The Culture and Heritage Service is committed to showcasing Quebec's cultural identity through its expertise and collaborative creativity. Its vision is to strengthen Quebec's status as a national capital open to the world, where culture serves as a lever for civic mobilization.

Specifically, the Cultural Programs and Actions Section serves as the city's primary municipal lever for supporting cultural development by managing financial aid programs and structural initiatives for artists, professional cultural organizations, and cultural recreation organizations. It directly contributes to the three axes of the 2025-2030 Cultural Policy: support and partnership, accessibility and inclusion, and communication and visibility, particularly through the deployment of municipal cultural programming, Première Ovation, the Cultural Development Agreement, and the Quebec Film and Television Office.

To fulfill this mission, we are seeking a qualified individual to fill a permanent position as a Cultural Advisor, Recreation and Community Life at the Cultural Programs and Actions Section of the Culture Division within the Culture and Heritage Service.

THE CHALLENGES

As a Cultural Advisor, Recreation and Community Life, you will be responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring various projects, programs, facilities, and the annual cultural offering.

Specifically, this involves

• Participating in the management and monitoring of project calls, programs, and aid measures in various fields;
• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring special projects, cultural equipment projects, and diverse cultural actions spanning various disciplinary fields;
• Structuring and facilitating work meetings and fostering consultation between municipal and cultural partners;
• Formulating opinions and recommendations aligned with municipal orientations and the 2025-2030 Cultural Policy;
• Contributing to accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and sustainable development in cultural initiatives;
• Ensuring the quality of customer service and operational processes;
• Advising and assisting the management in the continuous improvement of services and practices;
• Collaborating on the development of communication strategies by specifying objectives and target audiences, selecting appropriate channels, structuring processes to promote cross-functional work and alignment with the communications service, and ensuring the planning, writing, production, validation, and distribution of content across various platforms;
• Acting with a constant sensitivity to the needs of citizens, ensuring that proposed projects and services are meaningful, accessible, and in line with the expectations of the community.

To join our team, you must

• Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and possess a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in roles related to the field, including significant experience in managing cultural projects;
• Be a proactive person and demonstrate leadership, autonomy, and versatility;
• Show strong skills in teamwork and collaboration, maintaining effective working relationships with the city's partners and demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service;
• Possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, including adherence to budgets and schedules;
• Have a good understanding of the municipal, cultural, and cultural recreation environments;
• Demonstrate excellent French language proficiency and report-writing skills;
• Be proficient in MS Office suite and Windows environment software.

We offer benefits for our employees' well-being

• An annual salary ranging from $69,277 to $119,965, depending on relevant experience (2026 scale);
• A flexible 35-hour workweek and the possibility of telecommuting up to 3 days per week;
• A generous vacation bank established according to experience;
• Access to vacation days from the start of employment;
• One of the best defined-benefit pension plans;
• Collective insurance coverage for you and your family;
• A program encouraging an active lifestyle;
• An employee assistance program;
• Career development opportunities;
• Accessible training;
• A work-life balance;
• A stimulating environment and significant projects.
• HOW TO APPLY

The challenge interests you?

Apply online from August 26 to September 13, 2026 through the PROFR-112-2026 competition by clicking the Apply button at the top of this page or by accessing www.ville.quebec.qc.ca/emplois. Applications will be evaluated based on the documents submitted at the time of registration.

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THE CITY COMMITS

We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our society by promoting a diverse representation of our workforce, equitable access to employment and development opportunities, and an inclusive environment where every individual feels welcome, respected, and valued. This commitment is reflected in the implementation of an employment equity program aimed at women, Indigenous people, visible and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.

Additionally, we strive to support the Municipal Civil Defense Organization in its four dimensions: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. You may have the opportunity to apply your skills during exceptional situations and major disasters.