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Job Description / Duties

The Shaw Festival is seeking applications for a permanent, full time Assistant Head of Scenic Construction. This position is included in the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 461 as outlined in its collective bargaining agreement with the Shaw Festival.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise the shop floor for the building of scenery as assigned by the Head of Scenic Construction (HOD)
• Assists in the determination of staffing, methods, material and training.
• Scenic construction of assigned scenic elements
• Supervises the preparation, loading, delivery and fit up of finished scenery
• Assists with departmental administration including scheduling, costing and R&D
• Builds positive personnel relationships and resolves conflicts
• In consultation with the HOD, ensures the readiness of all Scenic Construction supplies, equipment, facilities and maintenance.
• Develops improved methods to support Shaw Festival production

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated operational knowledge of all theatre systems, practices and protocols - minimum 5 years scene shop experience with 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficient understanding of scenic construction methods, material and related systems ie: pneumatics, hydraulics and stage automation
• Strong abilities in drafting and interpreting drawings – both computer generated and manual.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proven time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with computer software, specifically CAD / Vectorworks and Microsoft Office
• A post-secondary education in a technical theatre program or equivalent experience.
• A member of IATSE in good standing

Salary: Current hourly as per the Production CBA: $32.69+benefits with a 40-hour guarantee

Contact Information

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume prior to 5:00pm September 15, 2021 to:

Human Resources, Director
Shaw Festival Theatre
10 Queen’s Parade, Box 774
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Email: dlg@shawfest.com

While all responses are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Employer Profile

As one of the world’s leading theatre companies and Niagara’s 20 largest employers, The Shaw is dedicated to an ongoing process of increasing diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs, and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and in the recruiting of board members. The Shaw is committed to a future when our theatres joyously draw on and include all peoples, fully reflective of the world around us. As such, the Shaw Festival is an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We encourage and invite applications from applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black or as persons of colour (IBPOC), the LGBTQ2+ communities and those identifying as gender female. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and in keeping with our wish to ensure a fully inclusive environment, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We will be happy to assist.
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