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Senior Cutter (wardrobe department) - Pacific Opera Victoria

This is a Seasonal, Full-time position.

Category: Technical
Province: Victoria, British Columbia
Position: Senior Cutter (wardrobe department)
Deadline: June 24, 2022
Posted: June 13, 2022
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Job Description / Duties

The Senior Cutter’s duties shall include, but not be limited to the coordination of cutting and construction. They are responsible for fabricating patterns, research, cutting, fitting, building and supervision of the construction of costumes from specific designs and/or sketches provided by the Costume Designer or designate. The Senior Cutter determines yardage and trims for costumes and will assist in selecting materials. They are responsible and involved in alterations of pulled and purchased costumes when required. They are responsible for maintaining construction techniques and finishing standards as deemed appropriate by the Head of Wardrobe.
Current Hourly Wage: $31.23 + benefits with a minimum hour guarantee of 420 hours over the season.

Additional Information

Production Dates:
Show 1 - (Carmen)
Wardrobe Source/Build: Sept 13 - Oct 7, 2022
Notes as called: Oct 8 - 12, 2022
Show 2 - (The Birds)
Wardrobe Source/Build: Jan 16 – Feb 17, 2023
Notes as called: Feb 18 – 22, 2023
Show 3 - (Cosi fan Tutte)
Wardrobe Source/Build: March 20 – April 7, 2023
Notes as called: April 8-12, 2023

*Subject to Change

Salary: Hourly Wage: $31.23 + benefits with a minimum hour guarantee of 420 hours over the season.

Contact Information

Deadline for all applications: June 24, 2022
Applicants are invited to submit their resumes by email to: Michael@Pacificopera.ca

We thank all who express interest in these positions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Pacific Opera Victoria is currently accepting applications for the two following seasonal positions for the 2022/2023 season. The seasonal positions are hired from July 1st through June 30th each year, and Pacific Opera’s shop is normally in operation from August to May. Opera Shop staff work under the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 168. Preference will be given to candidates who have five or more years of professional work experience in a shop/theatre environment.

In addition to hourly wages noted below, Pacific Opera currently provides:
- 5% in employer RRSP contributions
- 5% vacation pay
- 4% in lieu of benefits
- Access to a health and welfare fund paid for by Pacific Opera and administered by the union.
Work weeks will include some (but not all) weekends for all departments, with scheduling to keep staff on site to a minimum. Presently, each department is scheduled to work 5-day work weeks with a 2-day weekend.


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