Head Carpenter

**Introducing the National Arts Centre**
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams-the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety-and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located on the traditional, unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.

At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.

Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, _The Journey Ahead_.

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Job Number: J0924-0823

Job Title: HEAD CARPENTER

Employment Type: Full-Time continuing

Job Category: Production

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: September 27, 2024

Closing Date: October 27, 2024

**Salary**: $45.74 - $45.74/Hour

Language Requirement: Bilingual is an asset

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with some evening and weekend overtime work

Job Reports To: Executive Director of Production

**Key Activities**:
As the Head Carpenter, you will support the Technical Directors in the timely execution of quality scenery for any productions at the NAC. You will be willing to commit to the long-term development of the Carpentry Workshop, and the develop your own technical, leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills. Your team skills are of critical importance in your dealings with artists, clients, Heads of Departments, Productions staff, and other workers.

**Skill Requirements**:
Through knowledge of general scenery construction with broad experience in various build techniques.

Recent and relevant experience as a Scenic Workshop Head or Production Carpenter in a professional theatre environment.

Experience in the direction and supervision of crews.

An ability to read and interpret plans.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a good working relationship with artists, clients, and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver multiple concurrent projects within schedule and financial constraints.

Ability to work with artists and clients of varying experience levels.

Must possess valid certification for Forklift Operation, Elevating Work Platforms,, First Aid and Working at Heights.

Metal working skills are an asset.

Experience with automated scenic elements (electric motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics) is an asset.

Completion of a recognized rigging course is an asset.

Working knowledge of AutoCad and VCarve Pro.

Strong working knowledge of both official languages is an asset.

**Who Can Apply**:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

**Important Notice**: