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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical 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

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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR