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Job Description / Duties

This position is responsible for the acquisition, creation, preparation, rental / loan, and maintenance of all theatrical properties required for productions and events produced by the Department of Theatre and Film.

Work Performed:
Provides properties support for department productions, events and classes, and for other University or external events when feasible and appropriate.

Ensures safety regulations are followed.

Gives demonstrations and provides assistance with property making for Theatre labs, lectures, and discussion groups (e.g., sculpting, carpentry, upholstery, moulding and casting, fabric dyeing, and finishing painting). Issues and arranges properties during rehearsals and stage performances.

Participates in planning of stage property requirements by contributing ideas and by providing cost estimates.

Researches, creates, or acquires stage properties through purchase, loan or rental. Maintains cost records, including UBC P-Card reconciliations, and plans purchases to maintain expenditures within budget allocations. Estimates material and time requirements related to properties as part of the production budgeting process.

Provides properties for class work. Maintains property shop equipment, inventory, properties, and properties storage areas.

Oversees external loans and rentals of equipment and properties.

Acts as a community resource person for information on properties and materials.

Supervises ancillary staff and students assigned to work in the properties department.

Lifts heavy items weighing up to 50lbs.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

High School graduation and Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum 5 years relevant experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

A high level of skill in all areas of properties fabrication.

Good communication skills, the ability to work effectively as an individual or as a team member.

The ability to organize and supervise the work of others, and proven ability to interact well with students are essential.

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to effectively use Photoshop at an intermediate level in addition to Microsoft Office, Email, Outlook.

Ability to operate job-related equipment (e.g., drill press, soldering gun, bottle, airbrush, glue gun, table saw, pneumatic tools, band saw).

Physical ability to perform the duties of the job. (e.g., lifting up to 50lbs, standing, working at heights, operating elevators/lifts).
Ability to read, interpret, and understand job-related technical drawings. (e.g., blueprints, electrical circuit diagrams, plans, work sketches)
Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Ability to hold a Firearms Possession and Acquisitions License with Restricted Privileges, an assett.

Ability to remain calm, decisive, effective, and safe in emergency or crisis situations.

Additional Information

Union Position: CUPE 2950

Supervision Received:
Works under the supervision of the Manager of Theatre Production.

Supervision Given:
Supervises additional part time staff as required by productions. Supervises the work of between 6-9 students in the Properties shop. Supervises work-study/work learn positions, and temporary staff. Provides guidance of student work/projects.

Consequence of Error/Judgement:
The Properties specialist works with materials, chemical adhesives and coatings that require safe usage and storage. Failure to follow adequate safety measures could result in harm to students, staff or faculty. Failure to manage budgeted costs could result in negative financial impact for the department.

Salary: $4,531.00 - $5,246.00 CAD Monthly

Contact Information

Borja Brown
Manager, Theatre Production
borja.brown@ucb.ca

Application link: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcstaffjobs/details/Properties-Specialist--Gr10-_JR12784

Employer Profile

The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus is located at the western tip of the Point Grey Peninsula in the city of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. More than 400 hectares in size, the stunning campus is surrounded by forest on three sides and ocean on the fourth, and is just a 30 minute bus ride to Vancouver's downtown core. The campus has been located on this site for most of its 100-year history; a location that is the traditional territory of the Musqueam people.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.