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Supervisor, Production Services
Requisition ID: 1592 
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. 
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services 
Branch: Cultural & Heritage Prog & Spaces Branch

JOB SUMMARY

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.
You are responsible for the supervision of staff, volunteers, facilities and activities within Production Services at the Meridian Theatre/Shenkman Arts Center. This includes ensuring the clients’ requirements are met during engagements; the supervision of technicians and stagehands; training, scheduling, supervision and coaching of stage crew volunteers; the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of stage door attendants; the development and implementation of training programs specific to the live entertainment industry; and general administration of the production area.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year university degree specializing in Technical Theatre and Production or related field
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated success in a similar position performing tasks related to Production Management, Lighting Design, Audio Design, Stage Management, Pyrotechnic Special Effects, Rigging
Demonstrated ability to train in a volunteer environment

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Special Effects Pyrotechnician operator certificate with Natural Resources Canada
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

KNOWLEDGE
• Leadership principles and theory
• Adult learning and training methods
• Expert knowledge of health and safety and other legislation, including those specific to the live entertainment industry
• Working knowledge of design and set construction
• Knowledge of production administration and management, stage management, theatrical carpentry, counterweight flying systems, lighting and audio systems, atmospheric systems, project management and procurement practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and in CADD design programs
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

Qualifications / Required Skills

Leadership Competencies:
The key competencies that describe the skills and behaviours expected to be demonstrated by managers and supervisors at the City of Ottawa are available on Ozone.
The seven Leadership Competencies, which align with Servant Leadership, are:
• Strategic Leadership - Sets/implements the strategic direction, understands internal and external trends, the political sensitivities of the organization and applies this knowledge to support the long-term vision and success of the City
• Demonstrates Business Sense - Understands the impact of decisions on the business and the ability to strive to improve business performance; requires an awareness of business issues, processes and outcomes as they impact the community, the City’s reputation and strategic direction
• Builds Collaborative Relationships - Proactively communicates, builds and utilizes professional relationships and partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Fosters Innovation and Change - Develops an environment that embraces innovation and efficiently integrates change into the organization
• Engages Employees - Leads, coaches, mentors and develops an engaged, diverse workforce of individuals and teams, where work is performed in a safe, respectful environment and successes are recognized and celebrated regularly
• Delivers Results - Creates effective plans and performance measures, holds themselves and others accountable for measurable, high quality, timely and cost-effective results
• Client-centric Focus - Serves the client interest through focusing individual, team and organization effort on identifying and meeting key and diverse client needs (the term “client” includes both internal and external clients)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Salary: Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary  up to 3 months Work Hours: 40.00 /hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside  Salary Information: $76 159,20  - $89 109,28  annually (2022 rates of pay)

Contact Information

Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Email: HRServiceCentre@ottawa.ca

https://jobs-emplois.ottawa.ca/s/LMEDJb

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The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

The City of Ottawa has a Mandatory Vaccination Policy which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.