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Job Description / Duties

This position reports to the Head of Properties or designate and is part of the Production Department team.

Responsibilities:
• Assists the Head of Props and Props Buyer in research, sourcing, purchasing , follow up of purchases pick-up and delivery of Props, building materials, Health and Safety supplies and Running Props
• Maintain accurate records of receipts and purchases
• Complete Petty Cash submissions, Corporate Cards Statements , Charge Backs and Purchase Order for submission to the Head of Props
• Maintain and Update Data Base of Props Suppliers
• Complete Daily and Weekly Vehicle Inspections
• Work with Designers and Assistant Designers as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and clean driving Record is required.
• Knowledge of period, contemporary furniture styles, building materials and tools would be an asset.
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Ability to find the impossible and negotiate a great deal is essential
• Manual material lifting of Props or building materials up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

This seasonal contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin February 7, 2022 to May 20, 2022.
Job Type: Seasonal Contract

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Salary: Annual Hourly Rate: $19.40-$24.25

Contact Information

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on January 14, 2022 to:

Human Resources
E-mail: resumes@stratfordfestival.ca
Subject: Assistant Props Buyer

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.