Production Supervisor
Opening Statement
History and innovation thrive in Kingston, located at the head of the St. Lawrence River and the junction of the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). A dynamic city with a sound and diversified economic base - consisting of prestigious public institutions, government bodies, leading healthcare and education facilities, significant tourism and entertainment activity, and a large private sector, Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The Intelligent Community Forum recently named Kingston a Top 7 Intelligent Community.
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor will work in tandem with the current Production Supervisor to direct all aspects of the back of house operations for the Grand Theatre;
Responsible for back of house staffing at all Grand Theatre activities, including stage technicians, both volunteer, community and professional;
Manage all back of house labour, recruiting, training, scheduling and supervising all theatre technicians;
Ensure the highest level of customer service is provided to lessee’s and to the community; ensure the Grand Theatre's reputation as a producer and presenter of the highest professional standards is maintained by providing a smooth coexistence between the many varied users of the Grand Theatre;
Coordinate with the City's Facilities Management and Construction Division to ensure that the building is maintained at the highest level.
Qualifications, Competencies
Three year post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration or Arts Administration;
Five or more years of related production experience in artistic venues, including coordinating/leading crews, dealing with equipment, materials, and performers and implementing health and safety procedures and practices;
Experience supervising in a unionized IATSE environment is preferred;
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Strong communication skills both verbal and written required;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
High level of professionalism and discretion to manage sensitive and confidential information;
Superior organizational and problem solving skills;
Ability to deal with conflict and difficult situations in a professional and competent manner;
Strong customer service skills, including ability to interact effectively and establish good working relationships with other personnel within the corporation;
Ability to interact with a variety of contacts using tact, diplomacy, and integrity;
Ability to multi-task with high accuracy, under stressful conditions and deadlines;
Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member;
Strong leadership/supervision abilities including coaching, mediation and negotiation skills;
Knowledge of theatre operations and health and safety legislation and practices;
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check) at candidates own expense;
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends and working with a variety of staff including production crews, other Grand Theatre Management team members, front of house staff and external contacts is necessary.
Closing Statement
Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers
Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. Please upload to your profile, any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position you are applying to. We thank all of those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The City of Kingston is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
