Job Description / Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• With the Crew Chief, organize and oversee the ongoing maintenance of all touring equipment and the storage facilities at 155 Alexander. 
• Create and maintain complete and accurate show records including show notes, plots and show information. 
• Oversee and compile all records from the Head of Lighting, Props and Wardrobe. 
• Attend and participate in such meetings that will promote sound communication, liaison and decision making with Artistic and Technical staff. These shall include: production meetings, creations meetings and event planning meetings. 
• Produce and manage the distribution of all show and tour related information including but not limited to: crew and bus calls, show itineraries, venue specifications, hanging plots and scenery setup plans. 
• Supervise all load ins, installs, strikes and get outs for all RWB Company productions. 
• Liaise with Artistic, Stage Management, Production Management, and Department Heads to solve all technical problems with the maximum efficiency

Qualifications / Required Skills

Working Conditions:

• Extensive travel is required for this position 
• Work irregular hours and weekend shifts as required 
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads and stand for extended periods 
• Work at heights as required 

Education and Qualifications:

• College or university degree or diploma in Theatre Production or equivalent experience. 
• Minimum of five years’ experience touring in a theatre or ballet environment. 
• Natural Resources Canada Pyro-technician License is desirable. 
• Person lift ticket 
• Clean driving record 
• Criminal background check 
• Child Abuse Registry check 

Skills and Specifications:

• The ability to organize and communicate information clearly, both verbally and in writing. 
• Detail oriented, resourceful and flexible and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Excellent communications skills; the ability to deliver a message written and orally to achieve job success. 
• Willingness to work with and lead a diverse team of heads of department, and local crew. 
• Strong writing, mathematical and analytical skills 
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and Vectorworks or AutoCAD software 
• The ability to read and create (AutoCAD or Vectorworks) technical drawings.

Additional Information

Salary:

Contact Information

Please submit your resume in confidence to

P. Kavanagh-Stoesz

Director of Human Resources
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet

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