Lead Dance & Theatre Production Manager

NBS; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Standard 35-hour work week

Employer-matched Pension Plan

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and technical operations for performances, events, and daily theatre activities. You will partner with artistic and administrative teams to plan and execute all productions across multiple venues, including rentals.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive theatre production knowledge, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of a collaborative, high-caliber arts

Qualifications

• College diploma or degree in Theatre Production, Technical Theatre, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of production and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising, motivating, and developing staff.
• First-hand knowledge of theatre and dance production, including rigging, lighting, and/or sound.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee all production and technical aspects of NBS' annual productions and events, both on- and off-site, in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Artistic Manager.
• Manage and coordinate production, company management, wardrobe, technical, and front-of-house elements for NBS productions and events, including major engagements.
• Oversee rentals and theatre operations, ensuring safety, maintenance, and timely delivery of services.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for the Production Department and Rental Operations, aligning with financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Theatre production

Production management

MS Office

VectorWorks

Health & safety

Communication

Planning

Organization

Problem solving

Supervision

Budgeting

Teamwork

Judgement

EDI

Adaptability

Facilities management

Education

College diploma or degree in Theatre Production, Technical Theatre, or related field

Tools

VectorWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and technical operations for performances, events, and daily theatre activities. You will partner with artistic and administrative teams to plan and execute all productions across multiple venues, including rentals.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive theatre production knowledge, and a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of a collaborative, high-caliber arts