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Job Description / Duties

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is seeking a full-time Technical Director to join our team. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in production operations and the performing arts, coupled with experience in effective time management. Candidates thrive in leadership, anticipate and are flexible with shifting priorities, and can effectively communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders. With your cost-conscious mindset, strong work ethic, and creative eye, you will thrive in this role.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is committed to inclusive, and diversity based accessible employment practices. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory, safe, and respectful basis. The RWB is committed to the enrichment and diversity of our community.

THE POSITION

As the Technical Director, you are accountable to the Production Manager for the execution of production support and warehouse management for all production requirements. In this position, you provide leadership and manage the touring and production crews, while providing support and feedback in maintaining and improving production standards.

HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with the Production Manager, manage department staff, crew, and contractors.
• Prepare and communicate all technical requirements, line plots, floor plans, and schedules for each
production/performance including special events.
• Coordinate between School and Company production needs.
• Conduct final review of all production schedules with RWB crew and affected staff, including all
performance venues and suppliers.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager, schedule and communicate information regarding
multiple events and projects between various stakeholders.
• Issue and reconcile purchase orders and payment requests.
• Operate lighting, audio and audio visual for school and special events.
• Implement all technical policies and procedures and all associated production and post-production
services and activities, consistent with established guidelines.
• Ensure the technical team assembled for productions can operate the facilities and equipment.
• Assist the Production Manager in finalizing annual working calendars for Touring and Crew labor.
• Assist the Director of Production and Production Manager in the assessment and prioritization of
Capital needs for all Production departments, including Studios and A/V support.
• With the Director of Production and Production Manager, plan, review, and budget technical and
construction requirements for new creations/remounts of existing repertoire.
• Continually seek to achieve the greatest cost efficiencies, the most effective use of manpower, and
annual departmental expense budgets

Qualifications / Required Skills

WHAT YOU BRING

• College, University Degree, or Diploma in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field, a combination of equivalent education and related work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Technical Director or Production Management required.
• Experience as a Lead or Supervising Technician with a local or touring company in the entertainment
industry or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of scenery construction, lighting, audio, video and special effects for the stage and theatre.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel outside of Manitoba and Canada.
• Creative thinker to develop, design and create new ideas, systems and relationships including artistic
contributions.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results choosing the best solution to resolve problems.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities .
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to set priorities.
• Coordination of work activities for self and others by identifying information by categorizing,
estimating, and detecting changes in circumstances in events.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office programs and Windows and Mac operating
systems, along with working knowledge of Vectorworks 2020 or later

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are qualified for this position, apply to Meghan Thiessen at mthiessen@rwb.org. Candidates must submit a cover letter that showcases your personality and fit for the role, and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: 4:00PM September 10, 2021

As part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet hiring process, successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry check.

Salary: Salary $40,000 to $50,000

Contact Information

Meghan Thiessen at mthiessen@rwb.org

Employer Profile

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet enriches the human experience by teaching, creating and performing outstanding dance.

Versatility, technical excellence and a captivating style are the trademarks of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, qualities that have garnered both critical and audience acclaim. Founded in 1939 by Gweneth Lloyd and Betty Farrally, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the double distinction of being Canada’s premiere ballet company and the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America. In 1953, the Company received its royal title, the first granted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

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