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HEAD CARPENTER
Competition number: J0924-0823
Department: Production, Carpentry Workshop
Status: Full-Time continuing
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with some evening and weekend overtime work
Annual/hourly salary: $45.74/hour, as per collective agreement (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: October 27, 2024

Key activities:
As the Head Carpenter, you will support the Technical Directors in the timely execution of quality scenery for any productions at the NAC. You will be willing to commit to the long-term development of the Carpentry Workshop, and the develop your own technical, leadership, interpersonal and managerial
skills. Your team skills are of critical importance in your dealings with artists, clients, Heads of Departments, Productions staff, and other workers.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Required qualifications:
• Through knowledge of general scenery construction with broad experience in various build techniques.
• Recent and relevant experience as a Scenic Workshop Head or Production Carpenter in a professional theatre environment.
• Experience in the direction and supervision of crews.
• An ability to read and interpret plans.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with artists, clients, and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver multiple concurrent projects within schedule and financial constraints.
• Ability to work with artists and clients of varying experience levels.
• Must possess valid certification for Forklift Operation, Elevating Work Platforms, , First Aid and Working at Heights.
• Metal working skills are an asset.
• Experience with automated scenic elements (electric motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics) is an asset.
• Completion of a recognized rigging course is an asset.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad and VCarve Pro.
• Strong working knowledge of both official languages is an asset.

Additional Information

Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC’s interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.

The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Background Check as a condition of employment.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.

Salary: 45.74/hour

Contact Information

How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at: http://clients.njoyn.com/CL4/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=74526&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0924-0823&BRID=EX389426&SBDID=21509&LANG=1

Employer Profile

Introducing the National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety – and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.

The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees’ well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.