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Job Description / Duties

The Layout Carpenter works alongside the Master Carpenter and Scenic Carpenter in all phases of construction, assembly and finishing for all Mainstage productions. Also, all work must be performed according to the standards set by the Master Carpenter and Technical Director. The Layout Carpenter will assist the carpentry department in maintaining the shop and performing work in a safe and orderly manner.

The position is full-time seasonal, with the season running roughly from late September to mid-April (exact dates TBD).

Qualifications / Required Skills

- A degree or diploma in Theatre Production, plus a minimum of 3 years work experience in a theatre scene shop or commercial theatrical scene shop. A combination of experience and training will be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Ability to work independently on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated knowledge of theatrical construction methods, using wood products, metal, foam and other materials used in scenic construction techniques.
- Competency in metalworking techniques and safe use of metalworking tools.
- Competency in use or woodworking and use of woodworking tools such as table saws, radial arm saws, bandsaws, routers, circular saws and other power tools and hand tools.
- Experience in basic stage rigging and the use of single-speed chain hoists.

Fall protection certification and First Aid certifications are assets.

Additional Information

The successful candidate must provide their own basic carpentry tools, for which they will receive a monthly rental fee while on contract.

This successful candidate must be a member in good standing of IATSE Local 63, or willing to attain membership upon hiring.

After the successful completion of one season, this position is subject to recall on subsequent seasons.

Salary: $30.23/hr with seasonal increases.

Contact Information

Allison Loat, Director of Production
aloat@royalmtc.ca

Employer Profile

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre is situated on Treaty 1 territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishnabe, Ininew, Anishinabeg, Dene and Dakota, and is the Birthplace of the Red River Métis Nation.

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre exists to celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, Royal MTC aspires to both reflect and engage the community it serves. Canada’s oldest regional theatre, each season Royal MTC produces ten plays at two venues: six productions at the John Hirsch Mainstage and four productions at the Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre. Also, Royal MTC produces a regional tour and the Winnipeg Fringe Festival.