Program Interpreter

Responsibilities

 

Reporting to the Manager, Public Programming or the Manager of Education Programs, the Program Interpreter will deliver of educational and public programs and activities to a wide range of audiences in order to provide engaging and meaningful visitor experiences and opportunities for learning, dialogue at reflection at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

 

Educational and public programs include school programs, guided tours, in-gallery presentations, dialogue sessions, talks, presentations, performances and more.  Audiences include Canadian and international visitors of varying ages, backgrounds, interests and abilities visiting on their own or in organized groups as well as others who wish to engage with the Museum from a distance. Programs take place primarily within the Museum but occasionally involve programming in other locations.

 

There are bilingual and unilingual (English) opportunities available, full-time and part-time.

 

1.       Delivery of educational programs to a wide variety of audiences

·         Develop a high level of knowledge and familiarity with the Museum’s content, an understanding of how various public audiences relate to it and strategies for delivering complex and sensitive content to multiple audiences

·         Deliver education programs to school-aged children from grades K-12

·         Deliver guided tours on a variety of themes to a wide variety of audiences

·         Deliver various activities and events, including talks, demonstrations, workshops and hands-on interactions in the Museum to school groups and the general public

·         Deliver targeted presentations and activities on specific topics for specialized audiences, partners and stakeholders

·         Deliver talks and formal presentations to large groups in an auditorium setting

·         Proactively engage with visitors and the public at large and help them discover the museum according to their interests

·         Facilitate discussion and dialogue and employ appropriate techniques to de-escalate emotional situations

·         Lead and deliver programs employing informal and formal learning pedagogy, dialogue techniques and approach, and other informal learning techniques and approach

·         Help visitors navigate the Museum’s mobile and other media and to participate in online programming, such as video conferencing

·         Provide feedback to management on the quality and effectiveness of programs based on feedback from the public and suggest program improvements and changes

 

2.       Interpretive Program Support

·         Provide logistical support for programs and activities whether they are in the classrooms, gallery spaces or other programming venues. This may include moving furniture, setting up equipment, preparing props and program materials.

·         Support program administration

·         Administer evaluation surveys and other visitor research activities such as tracking and timing visitor behaviour

·         Draft weekly and monthly reports

·         Support other Learning and Programming activities and events

·         Participate in activities related to marketing and promotion of public programs

·         Act as a Museum ambassador

 

3.       Other Duties and Tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements for this position are as follows:

Skills and Knowledge – Required

·         University or college degree in an appropriate discipline (human rights, education, history, indigenous studies, indigenous governance, museum studies, or another area of specialty), or equivalency.

·         Minimum one year  of experience developing and delivering educational or public programs  for a museum, school, historic site, or related public educational facility or attraction. 

·         Demonstrated experience in conceiving, planning, developing ,organizing and implementing  public or educational programs

·         Demonstrated experience in delivering  public, cultural or educational programs to a variety of audiences and ages

·         For bilingual positions: Ability to deliver programs in both English and French (language assessment will be part of selection process)

 

Skills and Knowledge – Desired

 

·      Bachelor of Education and teaching experience in a classroom

·      Three to five years of public or educational program development and delivery

·      Experience working with children

·      Knowledge of human rights subject matter

·      Knowledge of Canadian history

•      Experience evaluating public programs, creating reports, and providing recommendations

•      Experience in arts and culture

 

Attributes

 

•        Exceptional interpersonal skills

•        Adaptability. Ability to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations, and with diverse individuals and groups

•        Strong customer service aptitude. Provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients

•        Judgement, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the public is essential in a politically sensitive and non-partisan environment

•        Initiative. Dealing with new situations and issues proactively and persistently; seizing opportunities that arise

•        Demonstrated superior communication skills: written and oral  

•        Ability to work independently and within a team. Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals. Coaches others and resolves conflicts

•        Creativity and innovation. Generates viable new approaches and solutions

•        Cultural sensitivity

•        Works well under pressure, able to be hands on and apply flexible approach to working hours

•        Strong commitment to institutional values and policies

•        Strong administrative and organizational skills

 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

·         Work is in an open public environment, with office work.

·         A considerable amount of standing and walking is required, or the ability to navigate independently throughout the Museum.

·         Ability to lift and move program materials

·         Required to wear a Canadian Museum for Human Rights issued uniform

·         Requires working irregular hours (evenings and weekends) on a regular basis

·         Some travel required

 

 

 

 

 

Application Procedure

 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current resume through the museum’s Career page at www.museumforhumanrights.ca. The closing date is May 2, 2014.

 

The CMHR encourages diversity in all aspects of its operations. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us at info@museumforhumanrights.ca to make your accommodation request.

 

All applicants will receive a confirmation of the receipt of their application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
WInnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=6FD43BFA42D4…

Hôtes / hôtesses

 

Relevant de la gestionnaire adjointe, Services aux visiteurs et sous la supervision des chefs d’équipe, l’hôte / l’hôtesse travaille dans les galeries du Musée afin d’accueillir les visiteurs, d’assurer la sécurité des visiteurs et des expositions et de fournir des renseignements généraux au sujet des services, des programmes et des expositions.

 

Le Musée offre des postes bilingues et unilingues (anglais), à temps plein et à temps partiel.

 

Veuillez noter que les candidates et candidats choisis pour une entrevue devront assumer les frais de transport pour s’y rendre. Les frais de déménagement ne seront pas couverts.

 

·         Accueillir les visiteurs

·         Offrir aux visiteurs des renseignements généraux concernant les services, les programmes et les pièces d’expositions, aider les visiteurs à trouver réponse à leurs questions en les référant aux ressources appropriées (p. ex. chef d’équipe, interprète de programme)

·         Donner des directions et aider à l’orientation

·         Veiller à la sécurité des visiteurs et des pièces d’expositions

·         Maintenir la sécurité des lieux et agir comme premier répondant ou première répondante afin de signaler des situations de sécurité aux membres du personnel appropriés

·         Aider les visiteurs à utiliser les applications mobiles

·         Contribuer aux efforts d’équipe en atteignant les résultats connexes requis

·         Effectuer d’autres tâches assignées

 

 

 

Qualifications

Les exigences liées à ce poste sont les suivantes :

 

Aptitudes et expérience exigées

 

  • Minimum d’une année d’expérience de travail en service à la clientèle
  • Expérience démontrée de travail d’équipe
  • Pour les postes bilingues : Capacité de communiquer à l’oral comme à l’écrit dans les deux langues officielles (anglais et français)
  • Disponible pour travailler selon des quarts (jours de semaine, fins de semaine, soirs et jours fériés)

 

Aptitudes et expérience souhaitées

  • Connaissance des pratiques générales de sécurité
  • Expérience dans l’industrie du tourisme ou de l’hôtellerie
  • Capacité de communiquer dans d’autres langues
  • Expérience similaire et comparable dans un organisme connexe (p. ex. un musée, un autre organisme sans but lucratif ou dans l’industrie du tourisme)

 

Qualités recherchées

  • Excellentes aptitudes pour la communication et capacité de garder son calme et son impartialité 
  • Capacité de travailler de façon autonome et aussi dans un milieu où le travail d’équipe est favorisé
  • Souci prononcé du détail; capacité de faire preuve de bon jugement
  • Politesse, attitude positive, attention, gentillesse et souci des autres

 

Conditions de travail et exigences physiques

 

  • Les heures de travail sont variables, incluant les jours de semaine, les fins de semaine, les soirs et les jours fériés;
  • Le port de l’uniforme du Musée canadien pour les droits de la personne est exigé;
  • Le travail exige beaucoup de temps passé debout et à marcher, ou la capacité de demeurer sur place à un endroit donné;
  • Le travail s’effectue dans des lieux publics et ouverts.

 

 

Procédure de candidature

 

Les candidats et les candidates intéressés doivent soumettre une lettre d’intérêt et un curriculum vitae à jour dans la page « Carrières » du site Web du Musée à l’adresse : www.museepourlesdroitsdelapersonne.ca. La date limite pour soumettre une candidature le 2 mai

 

Le MCDP encourage la diversité dans tous les aspects de son fonctionnement. Si vous êtes une personne ayant une incapacité quelconque et devez recourir à des mesures d’accommodement afin de soumettre votre candidature, veuillez nous communiquer la nature de vos besoins à l’adresse info@museepourlesdroitsdelapersonne.ca.

 

 

Tous les candidats et candidates recevront un avis de réception de leur candidature. Nous remercions tous les candidats et les candidates de leur intérêt ; cependant, nous communiquerons seulement avec les personnes présélectionnées.

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HUMANRIGHTSMUSEUM&c…

Host

Responsibilities

 

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Visitor Services, and under the supervision of the Team Leaders, the Hosts work in the museum galleries where they will greet visitors, ensure the security of visitors and the exhibits, and provide general information concerning services, programs and exhibitions. 

 

There are bilingual and unilingual (English) opportunities available, full-time and part-time.

 

Please note that, if selected, candidates will be responsible for their own travel costs to the interview location. Relocation costs will not be provided.

 

·         Greet visitors

·         Provide visitors with general information concerning services, programs and exhibits; assist visitors with their questions by referring them to the appropriate resources (e.g., Team Leader, Program Interpreter)

·         Provide directions and assists with wayfinding

·         Ensure the security of the visitor and of the exhibits

·         Maintain a safe environment and acts as a first point of contact to escalate security matters to the appropriate staff member

·         May assist a visitor with the use of mobile applications

·         Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed

·         Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

Requirements for this position are as follows:

Skills and Knowledge – Required

·          Minimum of 1 year of experience working in customer service

  • Demonstrated experience working as part of a team
  • For bilingual positions: ability to communicate verbally in both official languages (English and French)
  • Available to work shifts (weekdays, weekends, evenings and general holidays);

 

Skills and Knowledge – Desired

 

·          Knowledge of general security practices

  • Experience in the tourism/hospitality industry
  • Ability to communicate in additional languages
  • Relevant and similar experience in a related organization (e.g., museum or other not-for-profit organization or tourism industry)

 

Attributes

 

·          Excellent communication skills with the ability to remain calm and unbiased

  • Ability to work both independently or collaboratively in a team oriented environment
  • High level of attention to detail; ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Polite, positive, attentive, kind and caring

 

 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

·          Flexible hours of work, including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays

  • Required to wear a Canadian Museum for Human Rights issued uniform
  • A considerable amount of standing and walking is required, or the ability to remained stationed in one area
  • Work is in an open public environment

 

Application Procedure

 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a current resume through the museum’s Career page at www.humanrights.ca. The closing date is May 2, 2014.

 

The CMHR encourages diversity in all aspects of its operations. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation in order to successfully submit an application, please contact us at info@museumforhumanrights.ca to make your accommodation request.

 

All applicants will receive a confirmation of the receipt of their application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 2, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HUMANRIGHTSMUSEUM&c…

Agent.e de développement de la programmation artistique

Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario (TNO) est une compagnie professionnelle de théâtre qui opère en français à Sudbury, en Ontario (21 boulevard Lasalle, P3A 6B1).

Le TNO est à la recherche d’une personne pour pourvoir au poste d’agent(e) de développement de la programmation artistique (Chargé.e de programmation). Le ou la titulaire de ce poste relève de la direction artistique et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec cette dernière afin de mettre en oeuvre la programmation artistique..

Responsabilités

  • Mettre en oeuvre la programmation artistique développée par la directrice artistique du TNO en fonction des objectifs établis à l'interne;
  • Identifier le public cible pour chacun des spectacles de la programmation artistique et assurer son recrutement par différentes stratégies de développement de public;
  • Mettre en oeuvre des stratégies de rétention et d’augmentation de public pour les détenteurs de billets simples et les abonnés en lien avec la programmation artistique;
  • Assurer le développement qualitatif du public par le biais d’activités ou d’initiatives de médiation culturelle selon les différents spectacles de la programmation artistique ou groupes d’âge;
  • Encadrer les groupes scolaires qui assistent aux spectacles de la programmation jeunesse;
  • Assurer le recrutement des bénévoles nécessaires pour la mise en oeuvre de la programmation artistique.

Consultez le www.leTNO.ca, sous la rubrique Emplois, afin de connaître le profil recherché, les exigences et les conditions d’embauche.

Une excellente maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, oral et écrit, est essentielle afin d'accéder à ce poste.

Veuillez nous acheminer votre curriculum vitæ et une lettre décrivant vos aptitudes pour l’emploi (en français) d’ici le vendredi 9 mai 2014, à 17h, à l’adresse suivante : artistique@leTNO.ca à l’attention de Geneviève Pineault – directrice artistique.

Période d’entrevues : 13 au 15 mai 2014, à Sudbury

Le TNO ne communiquera qu’avec les personnes dont la candidature sera retenue pour une entrevue.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 9, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, June 2, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Sudbury
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Artistic Director

 

Tangled Art + Disability invites applications for the position of Artistic Director. The AD will provide artistic direction, planning, programming, and community leadership in keeping with the organization's mandate to develop, promote and produce the work of artists with disabilities and to make the arts and cultural sector accessible and inclusive to all.

Tangled Art + Disability  (formerly Abilities Arts Festival) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization committed to:

  • Showcasing, promoting and employing artists with disabilities from visual, performing, media and integrated art forms;
  • Investing in the future of disability arts by empowering children and youth with disabilities to explore their own talents;
  • Fostering partnerships that increase access and opportunities for artists with disabilities;
  • Providing professional development to artists with disabilities;
  • Building a more inclusive arts and culture sector by enhancing accessibility to the arts for all.

Qualifications:

·      2+ years curatorial/programming experience;

·      Familiarity with contemporary disability culture and issues;

·      Connection to the disability community and the arts;

·      3-5 years experience in not-for-profit organization, or equivalent training and experience;

·      Superior communication, project management, and organizational skills;

·      Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and collegial spirit;

·      Experience working with volunteer boards and committees;

·      Commitment to regional artistic initiatives and willingness to engage the public;

·      3-5 years experience with volunteer coordination and engagement.

 

Application Process:

Tangled Art + Disability is committed to encouraging opportunities for people with disabilities to work in leadership positions in the arts and culture sector. We will make every possible accommodation within our means to ensure that this position is available to people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are prioritized. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter indicating their interest, experience and familiarity with disability arts, as well as an expression of their vision, goals, and artistic philosophy to careers@tangledarts.org.

DEADLINE for applications: June 9, 2014. Please no phone calls. We will acknowledge receipt of all applications via email. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by mid-July. Interviews will be held in Toronto or by Skype.

 

 

Job Description: Artistic Director

The Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the AD will work as part of a team with the Executive Director, General Manager, and Community and Outreach coordinator to maintain and enhance the organization's programme which includes two annual festivals, an emerging provincial tour, along with a range of other programmes.

This is a half-time, one year contract with the possibility of renewal for two more years.  The nature of the position is flexible and evolving, adapting to the needs and opportunities of this vibrant and growing organization. There are periods leading up to annual festivals, tours and other programmes that will require full time commitment; and occasional evening and weekend commitments in the form of board and committee meetings (typically week nights), public programme events, and networking opportunities. Overtime is compensated with time-off in lieu, during slower periods of the annual schedule.

 

Duties include (but are not limited to):

·      Developing and curating Tangled's annual programme;

·      Developing and implementing a communications plan by working with staff to prepare media releases, newsletters, etc.;

·      Soliciting and reviewing proposals/submissions from artists;

·      Developing and strengthening partnerships with artists and organizations locally, nationally and internationally;

·      Working with staff and board to secure funding from arts councils, sponsors, funders and private donors;

·      Contributing to the development of the annual budget;

·      Acting as a spokesperson for the organization;

·      Overseeing the annual Sharon Wolfe Artist in Residence position;

·      Reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis to present programme and financial updates.

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Monday, June 9, 2014
Start Date: 
Monday, August 18, 2014
Type of Work: 
Part-Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Associate Director, Facility Operations & Capital Asset Management

Associate Director, Facility Operations

Francis Winspear Centre for Music & Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

 

Are you known for maintaining the highest quality standards?

Do you enjoy the challenge of managing assets to achieve the greatest return?

Would you like to work in the heart of the Downtown Arts District?

 

The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is recognized as one of North America’s finest acoustic concert facilities. It is home to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, hosts internationally recognized groups and artists, and serves many of the city’s businesses and arts and community service organizations with over 400 events per year. The Winspear Centre’s vision is to present top-quality events, maintain the venue as a welcoming gathering space, and maximize the use of the facility as a community resource while reducing barriers for people to access musical arts experiences.

 

We are seeking an Associate Director, Facility Operations & Capital Asset Management. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring operational excellence with the goal of maximizing the organization’s operational integrity and financial viability. In this role, you are responsible for making sure the facility runs smoothly by creating a safe and productive workplace and by taking care of issues related to daily operations, maintenance, safety (including OH&S), and comfort. You implement the capital replacement plan by overseeing the life cycle of physical assets, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing of assets and providing the required level of service in the most cost-effective manner. You contribute to budget discussions and track fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, and establish strategies to manage assets (such as plant and equipment) to achieve the greatest return. Through careful supervision of IT, security, and maintenance support services, you ensure organizational effectiveness by providing the best possible infrastructure and service to all users (internal and external). Furthermore, you offer management strategic insight to adapt operational support systems to meet changing needs through collaborative and evidence-based decision processes.

 

To succeed in this role, you have a sound understanding of building design, maintenance, and other relevant functions sufficient to exercise independent judgment and you possess the knowledge required to ensure functionality of the building environment by integrating people, places, processes, equipment, and technology. This role is ideal for someone who excels at operating in a fast-paced, community environment and is an excellent people manager, open to direction and a collaborative work style. You delegate responsibilities effectively to staff and subcontractors, empower your team to make strategic decisions through training and access to necessary information, and hold yourself and your team to impeccable professional ethical standards. Respecting that the Winspear is a not-for-profit public facility, you demonstrate shrewdness and strategic mindfulness when it comes to getting the job done at the highest quality standards.

 

Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree and/or Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) Designation with related experience in building operations, facilities administration, capital asset management, and/or finance. To succeed in this role, you have the ability to constructively challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization and the ability to look at situations from several points of view. You are a strong communicator, in person and in writing, who is conscientious, organized, and diligent with details. Understanding of IT infrastructure and a solid background in finance are strong advantages. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and previous work experience.

 

If you would enjoy the challenge of maintaining one of North America’s finest arts venues as a welcoming space for the community to gather, submit your application to begin your career with an anchor arts organization in Alberta’s capital city. Email your cover letter and résumé as a single attachment PDF to Meghan Unterschultz at munterschultz@winspearcentre.com. Subject line: Associate Director, Facility Operations & Capital Assets Management.

 

Please submit your application by April 21st at 4:00 pm. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, with interviews beginning the final week of April. We thank all candidates for their interest. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please no phone calls.

 

Application Deadline: 
Monday, April 21, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail
URL to Apply Online: 
http://www.WinspearCentre.com/Employment

Director, Queensland College of Art

The Queensland College of Art is one of Australia's longest-running art and design Colleges while also remaining one of the most modern, offering the widest range of visual art and design programs in the country. Together with the Griffith Film School, the Queensland College of Art includes a thriving community of artists, designers, animators, photographers and filmmakers, making a significant contribution to the cultural life of Australia. As part of the large Arts, Education and Law Group at Griffith University the College has over 2,600 students with campuses on the Gold Coast and at South Bank at the epicentre of Brisbane's most vibrant cultural precinct.

The Director will be an outstanding leader who will be responsible for the performance of the College in research, learning & teaching, external engagement, and for planning and aligning financial and staff resources with the University's strategic objectives.

The appointee will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the continuing development of national and international success, recognition and relevance for the College, its staff and students. To be successful in this role you will possess strong visionary, strategic and collegial leadership and management skills. You will bring either a record of quality research and scholarship in a discipline relevant to the College or a comparable body of work as a practitioner of eminence or significant national or international standing.

This is a four year fixed term position with an underlying continuing position at the South Bank campus.

Salary: 
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated.

Further Information: 
For an Information Book for Candidates or a confidential discussion, please contact the consultant advising the University: Maria Sykes of Odgers Berndtson Executive Search on phone +61 2 8905 3735 or email QLDCollegeArt@odgersberndtson.com

Applications:
Applications need to be emailed in Word format to QLDCollegeArt@odgersberndtson.com by the closing date of Wednesday 14 May 2014.

Closing date: Monday, 7 April 2014 at 4:30 pm AEST

http://www.griffith.edu.au/visual-creative-arts/queensland-college-art/future-students

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Start Date: 
Friday, April 4, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Brisbane, Queensland
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail
URL to Apply Online: 
http://www.cultureworks.ca/QLDCollegeArt%40odgersberndtson.com

Director of Production

Reporting jointly to the Artistic and Executive Directors, this position will oversee the production, build and running of all aspects of the Festival's annual season. As a senior management member of the Stratford Festival, The Director of Production will be responsible to;

  • Set and monitor the approximately $20M budget for all production departments including appropriate forecasting, maximizing efficiencies and controlling costs
  • Oversee the safe and efficient construction of all production elements in our various construction shops, including design, scenery, automation and speical effects, props, wardrobe and wigs
  • Oversee the creative, technical and practical aspects of all production running elements, including stage management, technical crews and wardrobe and wig attendants
  • Through a series of direct and indirect reports, manage a staff of approximately 400 unionized and non union personnel
  • Act as the primary management liaison with the production locals of IATSE, including the negotiation and adminstration of the collective agreements

The successful candidate will be a seasoned theatre production director with strong leadership skills, a formal education in theatre management (or equivalent professional experience), and a demonstrated ability to implement change. Experience in a repertory theatre is considered a strong asset. You must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence, be detail-oriented, and be able to juggle multiple priorities. Strong negotiation skills are essential.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Start Date: 
Friday, July 4, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Stratford
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
Technical Training
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Coordonnateur.trice à l’administration

Skol est à la recherche d’une personne pour assumer la responsabilité des différentes tâches administratives, dont le contrôle financier et la comptabilité du centre. Le.la candidat.e choisi.e participera à plusieurs autres volets du centre et s’impliquera activement dans le fonctionnement collégial de Skol.

Le.la coordonnateur.trice à l’administration sera la principale personne contact pour les communications avec les instances administratives externes au centre (dont la firme comptable et les comptes payants). La personne embauchée pilotera aussi des projets, à définir selon ses intérêts et les besoins du centre.

Compétences recherchées:

  • Minimum 1 an d’expérience en administration;
  • Connaissance des enjeux de l’art actuel;
  • Sens des responsabilités, débrouillardise, polyvalence, souplesse;
  • Aptitude à travailler en équipe;
  • Habiletés à utiliser les outils informatiques et les équipements audio-visuels;
  • Connaissance de Simple Comptable, FileMaker, Excel, Word;
  • Sens de l’organisation.

Les tâches principales comprennent:

  • Développer et présenter des budgets adaptés aux activités du centre, en collaboration avec la coordonnatrice générale;
  • Prendre part à la préparation des demandes et rapports de subvention (budgets et statistiques);
  • Concevoir, planifier et organiser avec l’équipe et le conseil d’administration les actions de financement autonome;
  • Prendre part à la recherche de nouvelles sources de financement, en collaboration avec la coordonnatrice générale;
  • Effectuer les opérations comptables et financières de l’organisation incluant les comptes payables, recevables, les paies, les remises au gouvernement, les paiements de DAS et les petites caisses;
  • Préparer, en lien avec le vérificateur, les états financiers annuels;
  • Connaitre et respecter tous les aspects légaux liés à la gestion administrative d’un organisme : assurances, sécurité, équipement et autres;
  • Gérer les contrats d’artistes et négocier les ententes contractuelles avec les fournisseurs (bail, téléphone, photocopieuse, échanges de ressources, etc.);
  • Accueillir le public lors des expositions, évènements et vernissages, en rotation avec l’équipe et les stagiaires, au besoin.

28hrs/semaines
Taux horaire : 18$/hr
Durée : 26 semaines, avec possibilité de renouvellement

Veuillez s.v.p. faire parvenir votre C.V., accompagné d’une lettre de motivation, d’ici le 9 avril à 17h par courriel à cv@skol.ca, SUJET : CANDIDATURE ADMIN

Seul.e.s les candidat.e.s convoqué.e.s à une rencontre seront contacté.e.s.

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Montréal
Province: 
Quebec
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Lighting Coordinator

The primary responsibility of the FMO Coordinator is to ensure that exhibit lighting within the Canadian Museum of Human Rights are in compliance with the museum's standards and practices. Responsibilities include the ongoing maintenance of all light exhibits and assisting in the vision design of how light can be used to enhance or define an exhibit and/or special event. In certain instances, the FMO Coordinator will be responsible for working with and supervising other technicians, coordinating work with the AV department and working with outside groups or designers.

Our Company:

In 1921, William J. McDonald and William R. Black formed Black & McDonald Limited, a partnership to engage in residential wiring. Throughout the years, Black & McDonald has remained a family-owned business with an uncompromising commitment to the founder's principles of delivery as promised and fairness to all.

The company has followed a planned course of diversification and expansion, combining growth and financial stability with ongoing investment in our people, and a willingness to pioneer new business opportunities and directions.

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade contractor providing electrical, mechanical, utility and maintenance services to government, industrial, commercial and institutional markets.

Currently, Black & McDonald operates across Canada and the United States. The company has over 4,000 employees working out of a network of more than 20 offices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide regularly scheduled maintenance of all exhibit lighting systems and equipment including lighting fixtures, special effects equipment, electrical cabling, dimmer systems, computerized lighting systems, and related equipment
  • Oversee installation of exhibit light as per the contract light designer(s), ensuring documentation of the exhibit lighting is recorded
  • Provide on-going advice on the installation of exhibit lighting equipment, electrical cabling, and related materials necessary to complete various lighting designs
  • Troubleshoot lighting control issues
  • Reprogramming exhibit lighting as required
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure delivery of the museum's exhibit lighting requirements
  • Assist with the purchase and/or rental of equipment, including tracking, and pricing
  • Receive, document and maintain a complete and accurate database of the lighting design and accessories used for exhibit lighting
  • Ensure adequate spare parts are in stock to permit the uninterrupted operation of the exhibit lighting
  • Ensure that equipment manuals, certificates, and warranty information are maintained
  • Ensure that maintenance records and reports are updated and maintained
  • Work with exhibit lighting department to set yearly budgets
  • Develop life cycle plans to minimize lighting loads and replacements
  • Hire, schedule, co-ordinate and supervise part-time and full-time technicians
  • Assist in maintenance and repair duties as requested
  • Operate forklift and personnel lifting devices

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelors' degree in technical theatre, film or television production or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in technical theatre, film, museum, television production or other artistic lighting related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and installing lighting systems
  • Construction trades experience is an asset
  • Strong knowledge of the fundimental principles of electricity as it applies to lighting
  • Previous lighting experience within an art galleries, theatre and/or museums
  • Strong knowledge of various types of lighting control, specifically Lutron and ETC dimming and control systems
  • Familiarity with DMX lighting systems/software and lighting dimming components
  • Have a thorough understanding of the concepts of lighting design, cueing, and paperwork
  • Have the ability to interpret and understand exhibit, lighting and AV schematic and layout plans
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Valid driver's license
  • License/certification to operate forklifts up to 5 ton capacity and scissor lifts (aerial work platform) up to 3'x8'x 25' reach
  • Current Fall Protection/Arrest and WHMIS certifications

Postion Requirements:

  • Required to be available outside of regular business hours to accommodate instillation requirements
  • Required to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Required on a regular basis to climb ladders and work at a minimum height of 20 feet
  • Required personal protective equipment to be worn, appropriate to the task being performed

Please apply through this link: http://erecruiting.blackandmcdonald.com/Pages/2014326616.aspx or visit the career section on our website: www.blackandmcdonald.com. If this is an internal candidate, please advise your supervisor prior to applying.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
High School
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online
URL to Apply Online: 
https://erecruiting.blackandmcdonald.com/Pages/2014326616.aspx

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