Head Carpenterexpired
National Arts Centre
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
Posted on: Oct. 05, 2024
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Description:
Job Description / Duties
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
Application Deadline:
Oct. 27, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Canada,
Ontario,
Ottawa
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United Kingdom, London
