Head of Theatre Properties

Job Summary: This full-time, seasonal opportunity is ideal for someone who has skills in research, sourcing, and props building, with a background in professional theatre. The Props department at TIP primarily consists of the Head of Props, with additional props staff to assist when required.

The Head of Props will be held responsible for
- Delivering suitable rehearsal props to the rehearsal room ready the first day of rehearsal
- Delivering all the required finished props to the theatre for the first rehearsal on stage,
- Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment., including knowledge and WHIMIS certification in handling and storage of flammable and dangerous chemicals.
- Efficiently building, sourcing, and acquiring prop elements as accurately as possible based upon designer drawings, renderings, models, verbal and written instructions.
- Careful and accurate management and recordkeeping of the Props budget, including Petty Cash, on-line ordering and rentals,
- Maintaining positive relationships with the production team, the creative teams for each production, TIP staff and local suppliers,
- Maintaining high standards of quality,
- Immediately reporting and providing suggested solutions to identified health and safety hazards in the production facilities and stages,
- Effective participation in the planning and organization of all prop elements with the Technical Director and Production Manager, including construction, rentals, purchasing,
- Cooperating with the Carpentry, Properties and Wardrobe departments as required.

**Qualifications**
- 2 - 5 years post educational experience as a props builder in theatre or in other settings;
- Broad working knowledge of theatrical props construction, including sewing/upholstery, carpentry, welding, electrical wiring, drafting, painting, casting, molding, and sculpting.
- Able to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent organizational, time-management and communication skills.
- Able to follow organizational safety policies, including working with hazardous materials, power tools,
- Formal training in technical theatre, properties construction, or related skills, an asset
- Experience with image editing (Photoshop, Affinity, or similar) and Microsoft Office an asset
- A valid G2 Driver’s License

VACCINATION: To support the health and safety of our workplaces and our community, TIP requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an Approved Vaccine

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 22 weeks

**Salary**: From $850.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Automobile allowance

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-13
Expected start date: 2023-04-17