Job (Calgary): Scenic Carpenter – Production Canada

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Production Canada, a theatrical and live event scenery fabrication shop, invites applications for a Calgary-based Scenic Carpenter role. You will construct scenic elements under the shop supervisor’s direction and help set up in venues and events.

You will lead local crew during setups, load and drive trucks, and interact professionally with clients and staff. Welding and CAD/drafting skills are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience with a theatre company or production shop.
• Extensive knowledge of woodworking tools and scenery construction methods.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Welding experience a benefit.
• Knowledge of CAD and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Construction of scenic elements under the direction of the shop supervisor.
• Setting up scenic elements in venues and at events.
• Leading and directing local crew support at event setups.
• Loading and driving trucks (standard 24’ @ 5-ton).
• Interacting in a friendly and responsible manner with clients and other staff.

Skills

Woodworking knowledge

Scenery construction methods

Read construction drawings

Driver's license

Welding experience (benefit)

Education

Four years of professional experience with a theatre company or production shop

Tools

CAD

Drafting

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects 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

Job (Calgary): Scenic Carpenter – Production Canada

Production Canada is a theatrical and live event scenery fabrication shop and production company. We design and build for a variety of organizations across the country for theatre companies and corporate clients. We offer complete design and fabrication services in steel, aluminum, wood, painting, laminate etc.

Our company is built around a policy of hard work, fun and respect shared with both staff and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years of professional experience with a theatre company or production shop
• Extensive knowledge of woodworking tools and scenery construction methods
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle
• Welding experience a benefit
• Knowledge of CAD and drafting

JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construction of scenic elements under the direction of the shop supervisor
• Setting up scenic elements in venues and at events
• Leading and directing local crew support at event setups
• Loading and driving trucks (standard 24’ @ 5-ton)
• Interacting in a friendly and responsible manner with clients and other staff.

HOURS AND SALARY

Regular shop hours range from 8am-6pm, but we operate a flexible production schedule to accommodate as much as possible the needs of staff. Our shows setup at all hours of the day and night, and a flexible schedule is required and appreciated.

Remuneration based on skills and experience per hour based on a 40hr work week.

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