Rechercher CITT/ICTS

Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Technical Director, the successful applicant will perform skilled work in the construction, modification, and installation of theatre production sets and related materials for teaching purposes within the School of Fine Arts. Duties include performing skilled carpentry tasks in accordance with trade and theatre production construction practices; interpreting designers’ construction drawings of set and prop units for material requirements and construction techniques; preparing material and cost estimates; assisting with material selection, determining safe construction methods and working loads; fabricating approved designs; establishing and maintaining all power and hand tools within the Scene Shop; recommending equipment repairs, replacement and renewal as needed; obtaining and maintaining safety data on all products and implementing safety protocols in consultation with faculty and the Technical Director; supervising and mentoring students in a variety of tasks working within the Scene Shop; developing and delivering scenic carpentry curriculum to students; and performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Thorough experience (5-10 years) at a journeyperson level in carpentry and woodworking, including considerable experience (3-5 years) in the construction of theatre sets; graduation from high school supplemented by the successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry OR considerable experience (3-5 years) as the Head Carpenter of an established professional theatre or thorough experience (5-10 years) as a 2nd Carpenter in a theatrical Scenery Shop; graduation from high school supplemented by a diploma or degree in technical theatre from a recognized post secondary institution; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Possession of a provincial journeyperson certificate in carpentry and/or graduation from a recognized post secondary institute with Technical Theatre training (eg. National Theatre School of Canada or University Theatre Department) is required. Knowledge of, or experience with, stage rigging would be considered an asset.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, sessional position running from September to May, annually.

Salary: $48,338 - $67,781 (CUPE 1615)

Contact Information

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to Grenfell Campus - Memorial University, University Avenue, Corner Brook, Room AS374, phone (709) 637-4097 or e-mail hrrecruitment@grenfell.mun.ca.

To apply, visit: https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/career.php?id=1477

Employer Profile

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, has a population of more than 1,400 students; over 20% of the student body self-identifies as Indigenous, and 20% of Grenfell’s students are international students. The Campus emphasizes innovative approaches to teaching and learning, research and engagement. Experiential learning, impactful research and strong community relationships are the hallmarks of Grenfell’s profile. Our campus is located in Corner Brook, on Elmastukwek/Bay of Islands, in traditional Mi’kmaw territory within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Grenfell Campus has gained a reputation for high-quality education in Fine Arts (Theatre and Visual Arts); humanities, science, and social science; professional programs; nursing (administered by the Western Regional School of Nursing); and for environmental programming and institutes. Grenfell offers 16 undergraduate and 3 graduate degrees, including BFA degrees in Theatre and Visual Arts, and an MFA in Visual Arts; Atlantic Canada’s first low-residency MFA program. Grenfell Campus is home to Memorial University’s School of Fine Arts, which offers the only university-credited Theatre and Visual Arts BFA programs in the province, and houses MUN’s university art gallery (Grenfell Art Gallery), and a black box theatre. The School of Fine Arts is an engine for culture and creative research in the province, enjoying a collaborative relationship with all of MUN’s campuses including the Labrador Institute, the Marine Institute, the St. John’s Campus, and the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Gros Morne National Park. The school also shares a close relationship with Memorial University’s Harlow Campus in England, where both Theatre and Visual Arts classes benefit from experiential learning opportunities.