ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Company

Job description

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Technical Director who will be responsible for directing and overseeing the technical elements of productions and other events as well as managing everyday operations of the COC’s technical department.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTechnical Element Coordination

• Create, maintain and distribute all manner of production drawings including ground plans, sections, elevations, overlays, truck packs, warehouse layouts, offstage storage plots, etc.
• Estimate, forecast and track expenses related to shows and events, including labour, equipment, and materials and ensure budgets are met
• Attend rehearsals, performances, events, and work calls to coordinate and oversee technical elements and notes
• Communicate with other members of the company to gather information, identify issues and develop solutions. Ensure the Production Department is meeting the wishes of the creative team
• Act as a central point for the flow of information between creatives, Stage Management, shops, crew, and Music/Artistic Admin/Community Partnership staff
• Communicate with workshop staff to ensure builds, repairs or modifications are completed
• Research and coordinate rentals from local suppliers
• Establish rehearsal hall setup plans and provide support to the Stage Management team and rehearsal hall crew
• Discuss design concepts with clients, event planners, or designers to gather information and facilitate their vision within defined budgets and timelines
• Participate in production meetings regarding shows and events to review plans, identify issues and plan corrective actions
• Assist in the coordination of internal events including: assessing production requirements, costing, drawing, advancing, overseeing and reconciling
• Assist in coordination of third party events or major tenancies and provide supervision on site as needed
• Schedule and oversee production driver ensuring daily departmental priorities are met
• Regularly liaise with Scheduling Manager to ensure proper scheduling for cast, crew, and locations
• Ensure that Health and Safety practices are followed to ensure compliance with the Ontario Health and Safety Act
• Create risk assessments for each production and coordinate all necessary safety precautions
• Participate in forward planning of future production titles which may include some international travel

Supervision

• Schedule the work of the technical crew and determine the size of crews
• Coordinate the work of technical crews which includes assigning and supervising work to ensure the smooth operation of setting up operas, rehearsal halls, and special events
• Supervise work, maintenance and show calls for all manner of COC and Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (FSCPA) production activities
• Oversee shop builds of new productions and rebuilds or refurbishments of revival or rental set elements
• Compile, prioritize and distribute notes, tasks and priorities to crew
• Ensure all work is being performed in a safe manner and according to Health and Safety requirements and best practices

Administration

• Coordinate arrangements for the shipping of imported shows, contacting international companies, and arranging the logistics for show arrivals and departures
• Coordinate local shipping for the department between suppliers, shops, theatres, warehouses and rehearsal halls
• Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors for equipment and services
• Perform any manner of production related research and development
• Track production expenses including use of COC purchase order database systems (MS Business Central)
• Prepare reimbursements as needed for crew and part time staff
• Ensure each production is correctly archived, with as-played drawings, load in/load out notes and timings, and relevant information for future revivals and outgoing rentals
• Assist with the tracking of maintenance budget, researching & purchasing maintenance materials
• Assist with tracking lifecycles of house equipment, and conducting research, analysis and project planning for capital projects and purchases
• Populate and maintain internal databases (ArtsVision, MS Business Central, MS Outlook)
• Verify crew timesheets in a timely manner
• Reconcile labour for billing of clients when required
• Communicate with Facilities and Security staff for inter-departmental matters, including dock usage, parking, hazardous waste removal, TPS duty staff, etc

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 23:18:53 GMT

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