Production Manager - Vaughan, Canada - InsideHigherEd

Description

Production Manager

Date Posted: 04/11/2024

Req ID: 36930

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:ACM-Leigha Lee Brown Theatre

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number:

Description:

About us: The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey. The Department of Arts, Culture and Media (ACM) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is a vibrant department that brings together a wealth of artistic and academic activity under one umbrella. Home to a dynamic community of faculty, staff and students, the department engages students interested in enriching their knowledge across a variety of artistic and academic disciplines and provides them with countless opportunities to explore multi and interdisciplinary ideas and practices related to arts, culture, and media. Working alongside faculty, a team of dedicated staff members provide administrative services and support the daily operation of the department to help create a truly rich and engaging student experience. This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your opportunity: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Technical Operations this position overseas the day to day operation of the Leigha Lee Browne Theatre and associated spaces. This role acts as a liaison between faculty, students, staff and technicians, and has responsibility for coordinating and administering the use of the LLBT resources and spaces. This role sets the standards for inclusion and equity in the theatre space, ensuring students, staff and faculty find a safe and inclusive work environment. Working closely with the Technical Director this role provides technical guidance, support and troubleshooting, and assists with the hands on implementation of the designer's set, lighting and sound configurations. This role takes on some strategic coordination of technical processes and procedures across the department, and leads on relations with external partners, clients and commercial space usage.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Determining technical requirements for theatre productions
• Implementing a rollout plan for the season performance schedule
• Analyzing technical operation activities and recommending changes for improvement
• Implementing production activities according to plans and schedules
• Liaising with internal contacts to resolve problems and confirm schedule for production activities and rentals
• Scheduling and assigning work to a small group in a limited area
• Coordinating the assembly and installation of production elements

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Theatre, Visual and Performance Arts, Arts Management or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent and related experience in Production Management, Stage Management, Technical Direction or similar preferably in postsecondary environment
• Excellent organizational skills with experience in project management working with multiple events
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to excel in a highly service-oriented environment
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with all stakeholders including staff, faculty, students and external stakeholders
• Must be skilled and have experience in the use and care of various tools used for theatre set construction. Will be assisting with theatre set
• Ability to prioritize and complete many competing demands in order to meet strict deadlines with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency and experience working with financial administration and responsibilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to create and manipulate detailed reports in Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion; adhering to established policies and procedures

Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in a postsecondary environment

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diligent
• Organized
• Possess a positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Team player

NOTE: A copy of the full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.

Closing Date: 04/25/2024, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 12 -- $78,308 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $100,144. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Recruiter: Kyla Kara Hewitt

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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