Production Manager

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Travel between Winnipeg venues

Friendly, collaborative team

Job summary

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee all technical aspects of our season, including set, lighting, sound, and stage management. The role blends leadership with hands-on coordination across design teams, staff, and vendors.

The ideal candidate will manage schedules and budgets, ensure safety standards, and collaborate with the Artistic and Managing Directors to bring WJT productions to life. Some travel around Winnipeg is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical theatre production, including set, lighting, sound, and/or stage management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising crew or production staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple productions, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all technical aspects of productions, including set construction, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Developing and managing production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met from pre-production through strike.
• Hiring, scheduling, and supervising technical and production staff, including designers, technicians, and stage crew.
• Coordinating and communicating with directors and designers to ensure their vision is realized within the production's scope, timeline, and budget.
• Managing production budgets, tracking expenses, and sourcing materials, equipment, and rentals as needed.
• Overseeing load-in, technical rehearsals, load-out, and strike for each production.
• Ensuring the performance venue and production spaces meet health and safety standards.
• Liaising with rental venues and outside contractors as required.
• Maintaining production inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Supporting general administrative duties related to production planning as required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Scheduling

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Scheduling tools

Job description

Position: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week

Location: Hybrid, some days remote with regular travel around Winnipeg and required on-site presence at the performance venue during productions, technical rehearsals, and meetings

Start Date: Immediate

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and hands-on Production Manager to oversee the technical production of our season, including set, lighting, sound, and stage management departments.

Working closely with the Artistic & Managing Director and the Company Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for planning and executing all technical elements of WJT productions, from pre-production through strike. This includes coordinating design teams, hiring and supervising technical and production staff, managing production schedules and budgets, and ensuring a safe, well-run production process from first rehearsal to closing night.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical theatre professional who thrives on problem-solving, enjoys leading a production team, and is excited to help bring the stories of a small, collaborative arts organization to life.

Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing all technical aspects of productions, including set construction, lighting, sound, and stage management.
• Developing and managing production schedules, ensuring deadlines are met from pre-production through strike.
• Hiring, scheduling, and supervising technical and production staff, including designers, technicians, and stage crew.
• Coordinating and communicating with directors and designers to ensure their vision is realized within the production's scope, timeline, and budget.
• Managing production budgets, tracking expenses, and sourcing materials, equipment, and rentals as needed.
• Overseeing load-in, technical rehearsals, load-out, and strike for each production.
• Ensuring the performance venue and production spaces meet health and safety standards.
• Liaising with rental venues and outside contractors as required.
• Maintaining production inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Supporting general administrative duties related to production planning as required.

The Ideal Candidate Might Have:

• Proven experience in technical theatre production, including set, lighting, sound, and/or stage management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising crew or production staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple productions, schedules, and budgets simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and adaptable under pressure.
• Good working knowledge of theatrical rigging, lighting, and sound equipment, and general venue safety practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort using email, word processing software, spreadsheets, and production scheduling tools.
• A love of theatre, arts, culture, and community engagement.
• Experience working in a non-profit or small arts organization is an asset.
• This is a full-time position of 35–40 hours per week.
• Some evening/weekend availability and long days will be required during productions, technical rehearsals, and special events.
• This role does not have a dedicated desk at the WJT office. Desk-based work (scheduling, budgeting, communications) can be done remotely, while the nature of the job requires regular travel around Winnipeg to coordinate logistics, deliveries, and facilitate between vendors, venues, and crew.
• Reliable transportation is required, as the role involves moving between multiple locations regularly.
• Salary is $50K, with 2 weeks paid vacation annually.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hiring Statement

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. As one of only two professional Jewish theatres in Canada, WJT is proud to provide meaningful opportunities for artists, arts workers, and members of the broader Jewish community, while also welcoming collaborators from all backgrounds. We invite anyone with access needs or requiring accommodation in the application process to contact us at [e-mail].