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Boot & Shoe Coordinator - Shaw Festival

This is a Seasonal, Full-time position.

Category: Production
Province: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Position: Boot & Shoe Coordinator
Deadline: November 22, 2021
Posted: November 3, 2021
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Job Description / Duties

The Shaw Festival is currently accepting applications for a Boot & Shoe Coordinator position in our Wardrobe Department. This is a seasonal contract position reporting to the Head of Wardrobe.

The position requires an individual with demonstrated footwear experience as a boot and shoe builder or coordinator. This position is responsible for the coordination of our season’s footwear. The position requires the candidate to organize and fit footwear, and is responsible for any alterations to footwear, which may include painting or dying and applying galosh or dance rubber. The incumbent will not be required to build footwear from scratch but may be asked to build gaiters or spats. Knowledge of historical periods is an asset. A valid and clean driver’s license is required.

The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, be organized, reliable and accurate and work well as part of a team. A positive attitude and a good sense of humour also help.

Knowledge of Health and Safety compliance is essential.

This is a seasonal position between January and August, plus 6 additional weeks in the fall. The incumbent will have the option and opportunity for off season work in our workshops. This position is paid hourly at $20.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

If you meet the above requirements and would be thrilled to work in this dynamic department, please submit your cover letter and resume prior to November 22, 2021 to:

Salary: Hourly $20.00 + 4% VP

Contact Information

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

Attn: Human Resources
Email: dlg@shawfest.com

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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