[e-drive][JOB - PRODUCTION MANAGER - OTTAWA ]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below. 

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JOB - PRODUCTION MANAGER - OTTAWA 
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Production Manager 
Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa 

GCTC, fulfilling the functions of Ottawa's regional theatre and play
development centre, produces, on a $1.2 million budget, an annual season
of six Mainstage contemporary plays plus the Great Canadian Artist
series (2 shows), and serves as a host venue for other, independent
theatre, dance and music events.  GCTC operates as a CTA 'E' house and
is certified by IATSE.

GCTC is accepting applications for the full-time, year-round position of
Production Manager, beginning mid-July 2004.  Salary will be
commensurate with experience.

Reporting and accountable to the Artistic and Managing Directors, the
Production Manager 

- plans and supervises the execution of GCTC productions; 
- develops and implements production schedules; 
- assists in the preparation of operating budgets for production
departments; 
- manages and is accountable for production budgets; 
- authorizes production purchasing and maintains budget control on
designated accounts; 
- assists in the preparation of capital budgets; implements
production-related capital purchases and projects; 
- assesses, defines and organizes Production Department personnel
requirements in consultation with the Managing Director and Artistic
Director; 

- is accountable for technical (IATSE) staff hours of work and reporting
of same; 
- contracts designers and stage managers as directed by the Artistic
Director; 
- advises and assists the Managing and Artistic Directors in the
organization of special production activities and in long-range planning
and development;

- ensures the proper, safe and clean operation and maintenance of the
\'physical plant\'; 
- executes and oversees any technical training programs; 
- ensures compliance of any related IATSE, CTA and ADC regulations 
- ensures within reason that all Health and Safety standards are met. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
A minimum of three years' experience in a comparable professional
Production Management position or equivalent. An ability to maintain an
objective yet involved overview of the many components of the position.
Ability to communicate with and supervise designers, stage managers, and
technical staff.  A strong understanding of the creative process of the
theatre as it applies to technical aspects of professional production. 

Resumes may be submitted, in confidence, to the Managing Director by
Friday April 30th, 2004 

By fax: 	(613) 232-2075 
Via e-mail:    	admin at gctc.ca 
By Mail:        	GCTC 
                	910 Gladstone Avenue 
                	Ottawa, ON  K1R 6Y4 

Applicants chosen for Interviews in May 2004 will be contacted by
telephone shortly after the closing date. 
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