circus artist

Government of Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national arts organization in Montreal is seeking performers to entertain audiences with various acts, including magic, juggling, and dance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience and be willing to work at various locations with potential travel. On-site benefits such as housing and training are offered.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site housing options

Transportation provided by employer

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in performance arts.
• Experience as a street performer or busker.
• Ability to entertain audiences with various acts.

Responsibilities

• Entertain audiences with thrilling acts and perform illusions.
• Perform magic tricks and juggling acts in public areas.
• Sing or dance as part of the performance.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Stage or theatre
• Work in employer's/client's home
• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Various locations
• Local or regional level
• Outside Canada
• National level
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• International level
• Music
• Music, arts and entertainment

Responsibilities Tasks

• Entertain audiences with thrilling and humorous acts and/or perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other ilusons
• Entertain passers‑by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays
• Sing or dance

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Circus
• Concerts
• Special events
• Street

Performance experience

• Street performer or busker
• Acrobat
• Circus performer
• Dancer
• Juggler

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross‑border
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Willing to travel internationally
• Willing to travel overnight
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site housing options
• On‑site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Transportation provided by employer
• Variable or compressed work week