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Job Description / Duties

What you’ll be doing:
● Production administration: Coordinating all aspects of production between the client, technicians, and management to produce a show on time and on budget.
● Creation and management of production budgets and schedules.
● Oversee production staff.
● Hiring of casual crew in consultation with the technical crew.
● Gather detailed production and show information and disseminate to technical
team members in a timely way.
● Provide exceptional customer service to all clients to assist with their work in The
Grand, acts as a role model for the technical team members.
● Coordinate the Occupational Health and Safety program within the Production
Department
● Set technical policies and standards for the operation of the theatre
● Maintain and coordinate an efficient production equipment maintenance program
supported by the technical crew, including maintaining accurate and up-to-date
inventories, purchase/upgrade wish list(s) for all technical and theatre equipment
● Oversee maintenance of the equipment and maintain the physical theatre in
clean, safe and secure working order.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Your core skills and expertise:
1. TEAM LEADERSHIP: Efficiently and effectively leads a team to success, while creating a supportive and productive environment.
2. COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION: is the ability to collaborate effectively with others, to be part of a team and to lead and promote quality work through effective contribution to others’ efforts.
3. PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Able to organize work, plan the necessary resources, take steps to carry out objectives.
4. FOCUS ON QUALITY AND DETAILS: Detail oriented and creative problem solver who consistently prepares high quality work.
5. INITIATIVE: Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and be self motivated.
6. CLIENT SERVICE ORIENTATION: focusing efforts on discovering and meeting the clients’ needs and resoloving client issues in a timely way.
7. EFFECTIVE INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION: the ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others both orally and written

Your educational background:
● 5+ years of live performing arts industry experience as a Production Manager and/or Production Manager
● Proven experience producing accurate show costing in a theatrical environment.
● An understanding of current production and technical practices within theatre including sound, lighting, projection and set construction.
● Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Vectorworks, Q-lab
● Ability to interpret technical and design drawings 

● Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), WHMIS and Employment Standards Act (ESA).
● Experience supervising staff and artisans.
● Budgeting experience.

Additional Information

Position Type:
Reporting into the Director of Fund Development & Partnerships, this is a full time management position.

● Health and Dental Benefits
● Social and team building events
● Flexible working hours
● Hybrid in-office and remote work available
● Internal growth opportunities
● Personal and professional development opportunities
● We will support you in creating the life you desire through your work!

Salary: Salary: Range $55,000-$70,000 annually, dependent on experience

Contact Information

Ready to join our team?
If you’d like to be part of a non-profit organization that is committed to being Calgary’s Contemporary Culture House and fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected, The GRAND is the place for you!
To apply, submit your detailed cover letter and resume in confidence to The Grand by email to jobs@thegrandyyc.ca. Please include in the subject line: PRODUCTION MANAGER

Employer Profile

The GRAND is Western Canada’s oldest theatre and has contributed to Calgary’s theatre and live performance communities in a myriad of ways for over 100 years. Today we are a non-profit organization committed to being the home of creative placemaking in Calgary. Our mission is to be a Culture House presenting high quality and thought provoking art, creating diverse and inclusive experiences, and bringing together artists and audiences to invoke a new way of thinking, appreciating and being, which transforms the community.
We are dedicated to presenting art from all disciplines and a variety of perspectives, supporting local artists in presenting and mastering their craft, and creating memorable experiences for our audiences.