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Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Head of Properties works as an integral member in the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design (FAAD). The incumbent provides technical expertise to the students of Technical Production for Theatre & Live Events Program, through assistance and demonstration, in the practical application of course theory as it relates to the safe operation of carpentry, sewing, sculpting, painting, 3D printing and general prop building equipment and methods.
The incumbent plans, implements and directs a variety of tasks related to the efficient construction and use of all props for Technical Production for Theatre & Live Events activities. This includes building and sourcing props for Theatre Sheridan activities, supporting some course work in the Musical Theatre Performance Program and Performing Arts Prep Program, and coordinating props rentals available to all students.

What You’ll be Doing
• Coordinating with production designers and directors to determine prop requirements for Theatre Sheridan productions.
• Analyzing design drawings and determining feasibility of proposals based on budgetary impact, available student/worker hours, and suitability of materials and processes.
• Administering the budgets and monitoring the expenditure of same for maintenance, repair and ordering of inventory for all props needs.
• Overseeing work on Theatre Sheridan production crew, including hands-on support during design, build, running crew processes.
• Supporting classroom work periods for Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry, Performing Arts Prep programs.
• Maintaining, evaluating, and upgrading Prop Shop facilities and equipment in consultation with other Sheridan staff.
• Collaborating with Props Buyer to source appropriate props and materials for all Theatre Sheridan activities.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
You are a self-directed natural leader and have a highly collaborative spirit which, combined with your keen interpersonal and communication skills, empowers you to build positive and collaborative relationships and create and maintain a positive organizational culture.
You are a student-centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

• The successful candidate must possess a 2-year diploma in Technical Theatre Production, or a related field, along with 5 years of theatrical prop experience, including 3 years of experience as a Head of a Prop Shop (Equivalency will be considered).
• The candidate must have the ability to work well with students and work well as part of a team in a multi-faceted, fast paced, high pressure work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Experience in an educational environment will be considered an asset.

Additional Information

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently working on-site.
Employee Group: Support Staff
Payband: I
Hourly Range: $36.19 - $41.94
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Application Details: Please note this is a 10 month per year position (September to June). This position is being reposted to consider external candidates.
Application Deadline: May 30, 2023

Who We Are:

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives.  Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

Salary: Hourly Range: $36.19 - $41.94

Contact Information

Please apply online through Sheridan's Career Page: http://clients.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=55117&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0223-0334&BRID=EX218104&SBDID=1&LANG=1

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact: hrjobs@sheridancollege.ca.