Culture Works Canada
Milestones
1994 - 2020
Cross-sectoral:
- Respectful workplaces in the arts
- Talent 2 lead
- Cultural management and mentoring
- HR management toolkit ©
- Youth internships
- The art of managing your career ©
- National job board
- Research
- Export marketing
- HR forums
- Competency charts and profiles
By discipline:
- Digital media
- Film and television/broadcasting
- Heritage
- Live performing arts
- Music and sound recording
- Visual arts and crafts
- Writing and publishing (magazine/books)
CROSS-SECTORAL MILESTONES
RESPECTFUL WORKPLACES IN THE ARTS (2018 to date)
| 2018-2020 | Dealing with Harassment in Cultural Workplaces (Report) |
| Maintaining Respectful Workplaces workshop delivery | |
| MRW Sector trainers (Selection and training) | |
| Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts | |
| Training videos on Workplace Harassment in the Arts for employers and cultural workers | |
| Reporting and Investigating Mechanisms for Workplace Harassment in the Arts (Report) | |
| Webcasts complemented by Quick Reference Guides for provincial and territorial legislation on harassment | |
| Selection of sector trainers - Maintaining Respectful Workplaces | |
| Consultations with equity-seeking groups across the country | |
| Collection of training resources related to preventing and dealing with harassment | |
| Development of Train-the-Trainer workshops | |
| Creation of an HR tool on Workplace Harassment and Violence | |
| RWA Website http://respectfulartsworkplaces.ca/ |
TALENT 2 LEAD – LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Mentorships for mid-career managers
| 2020 | T2L Phase 4 - selection of 20 leaders from Indigenous, racialized communities and official language minority communities | |
| 2019 | T2L regional gatherings of Cohorts 1, 2 and 3 | |
| T2L 3 – selection of 20 leaders from Indigenous, racialized communities and official language minority communities | ||
| 2017-2018 | T2L 2 – selection of 12 francophone and 12 anglophone leaders | |
| 2016 | T2L 1 – selection of 18 leaders | |
| T2L Web site https://www.talenttolead.ca/ |
CULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND MENTORING
| 2010 | Managing and Mentoring - Website |
| Careers in Cultural Management (online) | |
| Managing and Mentoring – Web page | |
| 2009 | National Compensation Study – 2009 Update, for Management and Administration in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations (first study: 2003) |
| 2005 | Cultural Mentors Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
| Mentorship Strategy for Managers and Administrators of Cultural Orgs | |
Cultural Managers Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
| Feasibility Study on Certification of Cultural Managers | |
| Management Skills for Artist-Run Centres handbook, with RCAAQ | |
| 2004 | Creative Management Project: Good Practices Stories |
| 2003 | National survey of compensation for arts administrators and cultural managers |
HR MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT ©
| 2018 | HR Management Toolkit (Revised)
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| 2017 | HR Management Toolkit (Revised)
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| 2013 | HR Management Tools (Available in ePub format)
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| 2007 | Additions to the HR Management Tools
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| 2003 | The first 9 HR Management tools for organisations
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YOUTH INTERNSHIPS
CHRC has successfully administered employment programs on behalf of both HRSDC and Canadian Heritage since 1994 (managing over $20 million) Since the beginning of the federal government’s youth employment programs, CHRC has been able to provide funding for cultural sector employers to create career-related work experiences for over 2,650 post-secondary graduates. CHRC’s internship programs have resulted in an average placement rate of 85%.
Agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage and Employment and Social Development Canada:
| 2020-2021 | Emergency Fund DCH YCW BCH | $ 249 240.00 |
| 2020-2021 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 176 000.00 |
| 2019-2020 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 226 000.00 |
| 2018-2019 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 226,000.00 |
| 2017-2018 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 226,000.00 |
| 2016-2017 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 176,000.00 |
| 2016-2017 | HRSDC – Work Experience | $ 191,640.00 |
| 2014-2015 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 176,000.00 |
| 2015-2016 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 176,000.00 |
| 2012-2013 | DCH National Arts Training Contribution | $ 174,312.00 |
| 2012-2013 | HRSDC Sectoral Youth Career Focus | $ 331,010.00 |
| 2011-2012 | DCH National Arts Training Contribution | $ 172,841.00 |
| 2011-2012 | HRSDC Sectoral Youth Career Focus | $ 307,597.00 |
| 2010-2011 | DCH National Arts Training Contribution | $ 172,675.00 |
| 2010-2011 | HRSDC Sectoral Youth Career Focus | $ 488,410.00 |
| 2009-2010 | DCH National Arts Training Contribution | $ 174,493.00 |
| 2009-2010 | HRSDC Sectoral Youth Career Focus | $ 260,699.00 |
| 2008-2009 | DCH National Arts Training Contribution | $ 164,478.00 |
| 2008-2009 | HRSDC Sectoral Youth Career Focus | $ 243,231.00 |
| 2007-2008 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 168,813.00 |
| 2007-2008 | HRSDC Mentoring Youth in Culture | $ 414,556.00 |
| 2006-2007 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 166,203.00 |
| 2006-2007 | HRSDC Mentoring Youth in Culture | $ 413,679.00 |
| 2005-2006 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 164,897.00 |
| 2005-2006 | HRSDC Mentoring Youth in Culture | $ 215,301.00 |
| 2004-2005 | DCH YCW Building Careers in Heritage | $ 285,727.00 |
| 2004-2005 | HRSDC Career Focus | $ 422,051.00 |
| 2003-2004 | DCH YIP | $ 255,825.00 |
| 2003-2004 | HRSDC YIP | $ 47,444.00 |
| 2003-2004 | HRSDC Career Focus | $ 571,826.00 |
| 2002-2003 | DCH YIP | $ 247,554.00 |
| 2002-2003 | HRSDC YIP 03 | $ 502,342.00 |
| 2002-2003 | HRSDC YIP 02 | $ 9,680.00 |
| 2002-2003 | HRSDC YIP International | $ 736.00 |
| 2002-2003 | HRSDC YIP | $ 142,235.00 |
| 2001-2002 | DCH YIP | $ 314,657.00 |
| 2001-2002 | HRSDC YIP 02 | $ 456,133.00 |
| 2001-2002 | HRSDC YIP International | $ 446,428.00 |
| 2001-2002 | HRSDC YIP 99 | $ 5,327.00 |
| 2000-2001 | DCH YIP 00 | $ 215,273.00 |
| 2000-2001 | HRSDC YIP 00 International | $ 149,841.00 |
| 2000-2001 | HRSDC YIP 99 International | $ 129,322.00 |
| 2000-2001 | HRSDC YIP 97 | $ 488,254.00 |
| 1999-2000 | DCH YIP 98 | $ 2,089.00 |
| 1999-2000 | DCH YIP 99 | $ 183,674.00 |
| 1999-2000 | HRSDC YIP 99 International | $ 452,973.00 |
| 1999-2000 | HRSDC YIP 99 | $ 646,770.00 |
| 1999-2000 | HRSDC YIP 97 | $ 207.00 |
| 1998-1999 | DCH YIP 97 | $ 45,330.00 |
| 1998-1999 | HRSDC NMP 21 - TIP 97 | $ 322,738.00 |
| 1998-1999 | HRSDC YST-2, YIP | $ 327,575.00 |
| 1998-1999 | HRSDC Supplementary YIP EX | $ 466,274.00 |
| 1997-1998 | DCH YIP 97 | $ 27,804.00 |
| 1997-1998 | HRSDC NMP 21 - TIP 97 | $ 1,359,283.00 |
| 1997-1998 | HRSDC NMP 12 - TIP 96 | $ 645,595.00 |
| 1997-1998 | HRSDC YST-2, YIP | $ 406,619.00 |
| 1996-1997 | HRSDC NMP 12 - TIP 96 | $ 2,491,743.00 |
| 1995-1996 | HRSDC TIP | $ 1,422,902.00 |
| 1995-1996 | HRSDC NMP | $ 789,589.00 |
| 1995-1996 | HRSDC Supplementary TIP | $ 261,061.00 |
| 1994-1995 | HRSDC Supplementary TIP | $ 810,179.00 |
THE ART OF MANAGING YOUR CAREER ©
| 2015 | Workshops for Aboriginal artists: Resources developed include a Trainer’s Guide, a Participant’s Workbook and a slide presentation. |
| Train the Trainer Workshops for Aboriginal Trainers | |
| Workshops for Nunavut artists (visual artists/craftspeople, performing artists and filmmakers): Resources developed include a Trainer’s Guide, a Participant’s Workbook and a slide presentation. | |
| Eight discipline Enhancements updated to include Aboriginal content and references. | |
| 2014 | Video explaining the five e-learning courses |
| 2013 | Five e-learning courses developed |
| Enhancements: in collaboration with the Canada Council for the Arts, revision of TAMYC enhancements for writers, visual artists, craftspeople, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, digital media content creators. | |
| 2012 | The Art of Managing Your Career: A Guide for the Canadian Artist and Self-Employed Cultural Worker (Updated to include Social Media) |
| 2010 | The Art of Managing Your Career Guide for post-secondary educators and trainers. The 16 course modules are designed for artists and cultural workers from all disciplines. |
| 2009 | The Art of Managing Your Career: A Guide for the Canadian Artist and Self-Employed Cultural Worker (First update) |
| The Artist as Entrepreneur is Grade 11 college preparation course material created by teachers for teachers. | |
| 2008 | Four Toronto District School Board high schools (Vanier SS, Wexford Collegiate, Lawrence Park Collegiate and Sir Sandford Fleming Academy), worked together to develop an entrepreneurship course for their arts students. They drew on CHRC's The Art of Managing Your Career and its discipline enhancements, with the accompanying Teacher's Guide, for the course content. |
| High School Teacher's Guide – designed to assist instructors/teachers at the high school level in the delivery of basic principles in career planning, development and advancement in the arts and cultural industries. The 15 lesson plans are tied directly to TAMYC. | |
| 2007 | AMYC Discipline Enhancements provide emerging self-employed artists and cultural workers with practical information to better manage their careers. Eight disciplines: crafts; dance and choreography; film and television; music and sound recording; digital media; theatre; visual arts; and writing. |
| 2002 | The Art of Managing Your Career an essential resource guide for self-employed artists and cultural workers |
NATIONAL JOB BOARD
| 2013 | www.cultureworks.ca |
| 1998 | Talent Gallery |
Research
| 2019 | CHRC releases 2019 Labour Market Information Study on the Cultural Sector |
| 2018 | CHRC undertakes a second Labour Market Information Study (LMI) of the Cultural Labour Force, updating the study spearheaded in 2010. |
| 2017 | 2017 National Compensation Study – For Managerial and Administrative Positions in Not-for-Profit Arts Organizations |
| 2014 | As a member of the Cultural Statistics Strategy Consortium overseeing the Culture Satellite Account (CSA), CHRC is pleased to announce the release of the 1st Canadian Culture Satellite Account report. |
| 2013 | CHRC joins the Cultural Statistics Strategy Consortium which is overseeing the development of a Cultural Statistics Strategy including the setting up of a Culture Satellite Account. |
| 2011 | Culture 3.0: Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies on the Cultural Sector in Canada analyzes the impact of emerging digital technologies on human resources in the cultural sector from the perspectives of both employers and workers in each of the eight sub-sectors. |
| 2010 | Cultural HR Study 2010, conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, draws on the input of thousands of employers and workers from the entire cultural community in Broadcasting; Digital Media; Film and Television; Heritage; Live Performing Arts; Music and Sound Recording; Visual Arts and Crafts; and Writing and Publishing. This is the largest HR study ever undertaken on the cultural sector in Canada. It includes a Report on the Effect of the Recession on Canada’s Culture Sector (2009), HR Trends and Issues (2010) and a Labour Market Information Report for Canada’s Cultural Sector (2010) |
| Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed People: The Impact on Artists and Cultural Workers. Self-employed Canadians are able to enroll in the Employment Insurance program and become eligible to receive these EI special benefits effective January 1, 2011: Maternity Benefits, Parental Benefits, Compassionate Care Benefits and Sickness Benefits. This report examines this new program to determine its relevance for the cultural community and the likelihood that freelance artists and other cultural workers will enroll. |
| 2004 | Building on Success Based on three years of research and consultation with artists and cultural workers from across the country, Building on Success analyses these three issues in terms of importance to the sector: Management, Career self-employment and Career-long learning. |
| Cultural Sector Fast Stats provides statistical overviews by sub-sector (Audio-Visual and Live Performing Arts, Heritage, Music and Sound Recording, Visual Arts and Crafts, and Writing and Publishing) based on 2001 Census data. These include not only demographic information but also sector observations that evoke a broader perspective. Fast Stats concludes with a strong recommendation for a renewal of the Survey of the Cultural Labour Force, following the last one undertaken over a decade ago. | |
| 2003 | National Compensation Survey Deloitte & Touche carried out the survey under the direction of a Steering Committee and Advisory Committee that included representatives of arts organizations, and government and private funders. Over 230 respondents provided information on compensation and benefits, and on other human resource questions. |
| 2002 | Face of the Future covers four broad HR areas: employment status, recruitment and retention, access to training, and demand for new competencies. These were considered in relation to certain environmental issues, namely: new technologies, public policy, globalization and demographics. |
EXPORT MARKETING
| 2013 | Website updated |
| 2009 | The Art of Export Marketing of Cultural Products and Services - update |
| 2005 | Website created |
Going Global: Introduction to Export Marketing CHRC’s Facilitator Guide The Art of Export Marketing | |
| 2002 | Export Marketing: Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
| 1996 | Cultural Export Marketing training is identified as a learning priority in CHRC’s strategy plan 1997-1999 |
Workshops
- Cross-country pilot workshops, 2003-2004
- PEI Culture – Train the Trainer, 2009
- Association des artistes de la Nouvelle-Écosse - Teaching network of Université Sainte Anne (36 hours of training). University level course content, 2009
- Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec, 2007
- Association of Cultural Industries Manitoba PD DAY, 2006
- RESEAU Ontario (Presenters), 2006
- Trade Routes - East Coast Music Association and Music NB, 2005
- Vancouver Dance Centre, BC, 2005
- For native community in Barrie, ON, 2005
- For francophone community in Winnipeg, MB, 2005
- CFTPA internship sessions, Fredericton, NB, 2005
Research
- Final Report and Skills Analysis Chart, Cultural Enterprises International (Hurley & Watson), 1998
- International Export Market Readiness, Cultural Enterprises International (Hurley & Watson), 1997
- International Export Training Opportunities, Madeleine Bélanger, 1997
- Initial Review of Training Programs available to the Cultural Sector in the Development of Export Marketing, G. Blais, 1997
HR FORUMS
| 2012 | Building Bridges |
| 2010 | Going Forward in a Digital Era |
| 2003 | Strategy 21 |
| 2002 | Culture Sector Symposium – a Sector/Educator Dialogue (BCPAS/Royal Roads University) |
| 2000 | Culture Sector Symposium – an Industry-University Dialogue (OPAS, CCCO) |
| 2000 | Skills = People, Performance and Profit |
| 1999 | Culture Works! Trends, Talent and Transition |
| 1998 | Soaring into the Future |
| 1997 | Let’s Get Interactive |
COMPETENCY CHARTS AND PROFILE (User’s guide)
| 2013 | Linking Competencies to Curriculum and Course Content: A user’s guide for educators and trainers |
BY DISCIPLINE
DIGITAL MEDIA
| 2020 | Arts Futures 2nd edition: Immersive technology as an artistic medium |
| 2018 | Arts Futures summer seminar series provides arts-focused digital skills and strategy training. |
| 2013 | Towards a Career in Digital Media: High School Teacher's Guide A12-lesson mini-course, intended to be integrated into existing curriculum, for grade 12 students in visual arts, language arts and computer science who are contemplating a career in the Digital Media industry. |
Digital Media HR Tool kit Interactive Digital Media Team competency chart Competency profile for the Creation function Competency profile for the Project Management function Competency profile for the Business function Training Gaps Analysis Context Paper : Where Creativity Meets Technology in the Digital Economy | |
| Starting a Digital Media Business: A Guide for Digital Media Entrepreneurs | |
| The Art of Managing Your Career in New Media – Interactive Zone | |
| Revised TAMYC Enhancement - New Media | |
| 2012 | Project Management 101 |
| 2011 | Project Management for Digital Media Producers – course content and workshop delivery |
| 2010 | Interzone: Careers in New Media (online) |
| Compendium of Hubs for Digital Media Content Creation | |
| 2009 | Interactive Media Producers Competency Chart, Profile and Training Gaps Analysis |
| 2009 Digital Media Content Creation Technology Road Map | |
| 2008 | Content Creation Technology Roadmap (Visioning Meeting) |
| 2007 | Convergence Media (Course content) |
| TAMYC Enhancement - New Media | |
| 2006 | Content Creation National Roundtable |
| 2005 | New Media Content Creation meetings (cross-country) |
| 2004 | New Media Content Creation Competency Chart and Profile |
| 1999 | New Media Skills Dialogue Roundtable |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
Research
- Culture 3.0, Impact of Emerging Digital Technologies on HR in the Cultural Sector, 2011
- New Media Content Creators, Training Needs and Gaps Analysis, Delvinia, 2004
- New Media Freelance Content Creators Survey, Ekos, 2004
- HR Challenges for Interactive Media Skills Requirements in Canada: A Research Needs Assessment, MMSG, 2000
- HR needs in the New Media Industry, Ekos Research Associates, 1998
- HR Issues and Challenges for Cultural Workers in the Multimedia/New Media Industry; Nancy C. Abell & L. Beccari, 1997
FILM AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING
| 2013 | Revised TAMYC Enhancement – Film and Television |
| 2012 | Production Accounting 101 |
| 2011 | Business Skills for Producers (course content, instructor’s guide & workshop delivery) |
| 2010 | From Shortwave to Widescreen: Careers in Film and Broadcasting (online) |
| National Overview of Safety Bulletins / Guidelines | |
| Screen-based Media Training Database | |
| 2009 | Film Set Etiquette (course content & workshop delivery) |
| Production Accounting for Film, Television and Digital Media (course content, instructor's guide & workshop delivery) | |
| Film Set Safety Awareness (course content & workshop delivery) | |
| 2008 | Below-the-Line Film and Television Workers Training Gaps Analysis |
Directors (Film and television) Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
Location Manager Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
| National Roundtable: Below-the-Line Occupations | |
| National Training Advisory Council | |
Producers (Film and television) Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
Showrunners Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
| 2007 | Launch of Screen-based Media Training Database |
| TAMYC Enhancement Film and Television | |
| 2006 | Convergence Media (course content) |
| Fast Forward: HR Strategy in Film and Television | |
| National Film & Television Roundtable | |
Production Manager (Film and television) Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
| 2005 | Documentary Directors and Producers Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
| 2004 | Employment in Canadian Screen-based Media (National Employment Study) |
| National HR Summit Film & Television | |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
HERITAGE
(Archives, Libraries, Museums and Built Heritage)
| 2013 | Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Heritage |
| 2010 | The Art of Storytelling: Careers in Heritage (online) |
| 2007 | TAMYC Enhancement - Heritage |
| 2006 | Librarians and Library Technicians: Training Gaps Analysis |
| 2004 | Mapping the Work Force and Setting Strategic Priorities - Built Heritage |
| 2002 | Information Resources Management Specialists Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
| 2000 | CHRC collaboration with ALARM (Alliance of Libraries, Archives and Records Management) |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
LIVE PERFORMING ARTS
| 2018-2019 | Refer to Respectful Workplaces in the Arts (Cross-sectoral project) |
| 2013 | Meeting of the Live Performing Arts Caucus |
| Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Dance and Choreography | |
| Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Theatre | |
| 2010 | The Spotlight’s On! Careers in LPA (online) |
Entertainment Riggers Competency Chart & Profile with Proficiency Levels | |
General Stage Technicians Competency Chart & Profile with Proficiency Levels | |
| 2007 | Automation Technicians Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
Entertainment Riggers Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
Presenters Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis | |
| National Roundtable of Theatre Technicians and Educators | |
| TAMYC Enhancement - Dance and Choreography | |
| TAMYC Enhancement - Theatre | |
2006
| General Stage Technicians Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
MUSIC & SOUND RECORDING
| 2016 | HR Management Workshop for Music Industry |
| 2013 | Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Music and Sound Recording |
| 2012 | Rights Management 101 |
| 2010 | Now Hear This! Careers in Music & Sound Recording (online) |
| 2009 | Welcome to the Future: a Guide to Marketing Music in the New Economy course content and delivery |
| 2008 | Cross-country consultations re: National Training Strategy |
| Rights Management for the Music Industry course content | |
| National Training Advisory Council for the Music Industry (NTAC) | |
| The Business of Music: A National Training Strategy for Business Skills in the Music Industry | |
| 2007 | Cross-country consultations re National Training Strategy |
| TAMYC Enhancement - Music and Sound Recording | |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
Competency charts/profiles/training gaps analyses:
- Booking agent (2008)
- Recorded music production (2008)
- Development, marketing, distribution (2008)
- Music publishers (2007)
- Presenters (2007)
- Music artist manager (2006)
- Record label manager (2006)
VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS
| 2018-2019 | Refer to Respectful Workplaces in the Arts (Cross-sectoral project) |
| 2013 | Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Crafts |
| Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Visual Arts | |
| 2010 | The Mind’s Eye: Careers in Visual Arts and Crafts (online) |
| 2007 | TAMYC Enhancement - Crafts |
| TAMYC Enhancement - Visual Arts | |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
WRITING AND PUBLISHING
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
| 2018-2019 | Refer to Respectful Workplaces in the Arts (Cross-sectoral project) |
| 2013 | Revised TAMYC Enhancement - Writing |
| 2010 | Words on the Move - Careers in Writing and Publishing (online) |
| 2007 | TAMYC Enhancement - Writing |
| 1998 | Careers in Culture booklet |
MAGAZINE PUBLISHING
| 2012 | Development of 4 online courses = Editorial, Production, Advertising and Circulation |
| Guide to Best Practices for Canadian Publishing, Editing and Writing | |
| 2009 | Cross-country meetings |
| 2008 Canadian Magazine Industry Market Compensation Survey |
BOOK PUBLISHING
| 2008 | Book Marketing in an Online World |
| Roundtable of training offerings for book publishers & educators | |
| 2006 | Magazine Publishing industry roundtable |
| 2005 | Book Publishers Competency Chart / Profile / Training Gaps Analysis |