Rechercher CITT/ICTS

Job Description / Duties

• Dresses performers in Wigs or Hairpieces as necessary during rehearsals and performances.
• Performs quick changes which could involve hair modification, re-styles and touch-ups.
• Helps to clean and maintain wigs as required under the supervision of or instruction from Head of Wigs.
• Applies and maintains the application of any specialty make-up at the direction of and under supervision from the Head of Wigs.
• Maintains the wig running area and supplies used in an orderly manner.
• Perform duties as assigned by Head or Assistant head of Wigs.
• Manages time in an effective manner.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Demonstrated wig and hair styling experience.
• Experience with Make-up or prosthetic application.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to walk stairs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Need to be a Member or Permittee of IATSE or willing to join.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in an IATSE environment.
• Prior theatrical backstage experience is an asset.

Additional Information

• Available to work evenings and weekends and longer days as required.
• This is a contract position with an end date of December 2025.

Salary: Hourly Rate: $26.17 per hour

Contact Information

TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@citadeltheatre.com by October 10th, 2025. No telephone calls please.

Employer Profile

The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, has an opening to join the Wigs team for their production of A Christmas Carol. The Wigs Running position is an IATSE position under the supervision of the Head of Wigs. This position would be working with a team of wig running members in the fast-paced backstage of A Christmas Carol at the Citadel Theatre. This position would involve many skills that include applying and care for wigs, application of make-up and performing quick changes during rehearsal and performances.