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Job Description / Duties

Job Purpose

The Production Manager oversees the entire production process, ensuring that production and technical elements are met for all shows and events on the stage, studio, lobbies, and exterior spaces and that enough resources are available to meet demand. They schedule personnel and estimate show production budgets.

This role is vital in ensuring Centre In The Square’s seamless and efficient production within a given time frame thereby boosting customer satisfaction.

The ideal Production Manager is deadline-driven. They can multitask and oversee multiple shows at once. They have excellent time management, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Crew Management
• Foster and maintain a good working relationship with IATSE Local 357
• Supervise and monitor the daily production activities and work schedules for load-ins, performances, corporate events, load outs and other production activities
• Interpret and ensure rentals/clients adhere to collective agreements

Production Management
• Provide on-site production management during event set-up, running and strike, resolving problems as they arise
• Liaise with clients on all production matters related to their events
• Maintain positive, open lines of communication with clients and internal departments; identify potential problems and negotiate solutions which meet the needs of all parties
• Provide technical advice to internal departments on production related matters
• Schedule and rent production equipment from external suppliers to meet event requirements
• Advance and coordinate production details including catering, hospitality, security, runners, transportation, merchandise and VIP events for shows as assigned
• Assist the Production Manager with approving timesheets for crew and stage door reception

Leadership
• Supervise IATSE (per collective agreement)
• Supervise stage door receptionists
• Supervise contracted security
• Communicate and adhere to corporate, health and safety and human resources policies and ensure compliance by staff and clients/promoters
• Work in collaboration with other CITS Staff members on a day-to-day basis

Planning and Control
• Anticipate problems and initiate corrective action, keeping senior management informed of problems of a serious nature or having a broad impact
• Conduct post-mortems on events when required to identify ways to improve overall service standards and operational efficiencies

Qualifications / Required Skills

Key Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in production in a supervisory or management role ideally in Theatre, Live Event Production and Event Management
• A degree or certificate in Theatre, Live Event Production or other related field
• Trade certification, project management certification or other relevant certification is a plus
• Experience in a Unionized environment
• In-depth knowledge of event execution, production processes and management principles
• Comprehension knowledge of quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Proven record in staff safety and production training
• Proficient use of Office applications and other related software Work at Heights training is a plus
• First Aid and CPR certification is a plus

Core Competencies

• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities
• Superior oral and written communication abilities
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent attention to detail combined with a goal-oriented attitude.
• Excellent comprehension and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Self-motivated

Working Conditions

• The standard compensation for this position is based on 40 hours worked per week. The standard business hours for this position are as required by the performance schedule.
• Evening, weekend working hours will be required on a regular basis. Holiday working hours may be required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment such as ear plugs or safety glasses.
• May involve reaching, bending, or lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Some exposure to hot and cold temperatures or inclement weather.

Additional Information

Participation in OMERS pension plan as well as a generous group benefits plan.
You will be working 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends.
Projected Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 annually

Contact Information

If you think you’re the right person for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to iwanttowork@centreinthesquare.com. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday November 27, 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in people and we are committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome resumes from underrepresented groups including visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of the lgbtq2s+ community. If you have a disability and require assistance with the application process, please call us at 519-578-5660 or email us at iwanttowork@centreinthesquare.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please.

Employer Profile

The Centre In The Square Inc. (CITS Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation, and registered charity, established in 1981 to maintain, operate and manage the 2,000 seat state-of-the art performing arts theatre situated in the Civic District of Downtown Kitchener. The theatre building, owned by the City of Kitchener, is also known as the Centre In The Square (CITS).

CITS Inc. works in the public interest as a presenter and arts enabler, playing a leading role in showcasing the best in local, national and international performers, with over 140 shows and concerts a year for the benefit of our entire region and beyond. Concerts, plays, lectures and comedy are but a few of the genres featured regularly throughout the year. Family programming is a priority, providing wonderful opportunities to introduce children to their first experiences with performing arts.