Properties Master, Faculty of Arts

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**

The **Department of Drama**in the **Faculty of Arts** is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief **Properties Master**for approximately 1 year.

The Properties Master is a fully proficient technical practitioner with in-depth knowledge of theory, systems, technologies and processes of drama production properties design and construction. The Properties Master will also demonstrate proficiency in other technical theatre disciplines such as lighting, rigging and wardrobe. This position works independently and with broad directives with mínimal supervision and reports to the Director of Production. The Properties Master performs highly complex functions with an extremely high impact of error such as the consequences to the production process of missed design and construction deadlines. The ability to deal effectively with major complex issues through resourcefulness and demonstrated strong communication and team skills are critical. Leads and supervises various part time staff and also provides instruction to students.

Production in an academic year: 3 main stage shows, 2 to 3 pre-thesis shows, 3 - 5 undergraduate directing projects, presented in a student Festival format, one touring children's theatre show and various department research projects.

Judgement - requires discretionary decision making which impacts programs, services and/or department operations.

Extreme peaks of activity just prior to production openings in October, December, February and April. Overtime is often required during peak periods.

Multiple simultaneous deadlines throughout the academic year; work is driven by constant deadlines.

Work requires possible exposure to dangerous materials and/or situations and the management of these situations. Work is sometimes conducted in a high noise area. Work in environment that has shifting priorities. Moderate to high physical demands. Some overtime may be required during peak periods.

Instruction:

- Six sections of labs, 10 hours per section.
- two to three classes of scenic sculpture within the context of a scenic painting.

course offered every other year.
- Supervision of 2-4 independent study students in the area of Props/Set building, 4.5 hours per student per week.

Judgment requires discretionary decision making which impacts programs, services and/or department operations. Work requires the Props Master to be off campus for the purpose of props acquisition, production research and the acquisition of production materials. Extreme peaks of activity just prior to production openings in October, December, February, April and June. Multiple simultaneous deadline throughout the academic year; work is driven by constant deadlines. Overtime is often required during peak periods Work in environment that has shifting priorities Moderate to high physical demands. Work involves physical hazards and environmental hazards. Work is often conducted in a high noise area.

**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Manage operations and student technical assistants in the area of the Properties/Paint Shop.
- Provide primary production support for the department in the area of Theatre Properties construction and acquisition.
- Provide production support in the areas of set, lighting and sound, supervising student crews during mainstage technical installation, set up and rehearsals.
- Supervise & assign work for part-time student staff in the Properties Shop and other theatre department.
- Supervise part-time staff, stage management and student designers for the yearly festival of student work.
- Track and justify expenditures. Reconcile shop expenditures.
- Provide safe working and instructional environment.
- Maintain and update MSDS database for Properties and Costume shops and make information accessible to shop users.
- Maintain equipment, properties inventories, shop space and storage areas.
- Maintain tools and inventory stock in a safe manner and proper working order.
- Continuous reorganizing and streamlining of shop operations to maximize the instructional and production space.
- Provide relevant lab instruction to first year Theatre Production Course.
- Provide appropriate feedback to students and the Instructor of record for the lab portions of the Theatre Production Course.
- Provide relevant and detailed instruction in the specialty area of Properties/Set for independent Study students. Assess student's performance and progress during study.
- Provide relevant feedback and grades to students and the instructor of record for Independent Studies.
- Create, nurture and maintain relationships with professional and semiprofessional theatre companies, other post secondary programs, the school systems and other community user's of the Department's Properties collection for loan or exchange purposes.
- Remain informed and up to date with legislative policies and best practices in regard to FOIP, safety standards and environmenta

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