Job (Calgary): Production Assistant – Theatre Calgary

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Calgary is seeking a Production Assistant for the Calgary venue, supporting the production departments of Theatre Calgary and Alberta Theatre Projects. The role is seasonal, full-time, starting July 30, 2012 and running through May 10, 2013, with duties including purchasing and coordination of production materials.

The candidate should have a valid Alberta driver’s license, take direction well, show initiative, and work independently.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License.
• Ability to take direction and show initiative.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Computer literacy, strong organization, and effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Function as a buyer for the production departments.
• Support production purchasing and logistics under the Technical Director.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and services for Theatre Calgary and Alberta Theatre Projects.

Skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Time management

Job description

Job (Calgary): Production Assistant – Theatre Calgary

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird
Photo Credits

As southern Alberta’s largest and longest serving arts company, Theatre Calgary has a vision to continually create ambitious programming and insightful productions while striving for passionate community engagement. Performing out the Max Bell Theatre in the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts, Theatre Calgary celebrates the art of live theatre by presenting an eclectic mix of productions which will stimulate, provoke and delight our audiences.

Theatre Calgary is now accepting applications for the position of Production Assistant.

This is a seasonal, full time position, commencing on July 30, 2012 and continuing to May 10, 2013.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Production Assistant will primarily function as a buyer for the production departments of Theatre Calgary, and Alberta Theatre Projects.

The successful candidate will have a valid Alberta driver’s license, take direction well and have initiative and be able to work independently. Computer literacy, good organization, and effective time management skills are essential.