Assistant Production Stage Manager – New Production

Creation and Production

Temporary/Full-Time Position

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing and enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So, don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

• Assist the production manager in their duties and replace them as needed;

• Assist the production manager in the overall planning and monitoring of training and rehearsals;

• Prepare weekly training and rehearsal schedules and ensure their distribution and daily monitoring;

• Assist the production manager in the management and maintenance of rehearsal and training spaces, as well as equipment and resources (props, costumes, music, etc.);

• Act as a liaison between designers, artists, and the technical team;

• Act as a resource person and coordinator on-site (at the studio) for all production training and rehearsal activities, ensuring a constant presence during all these activities;

• Ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of activities within the studios in collaboration with the studio operations department and the artist training department;

• Organize and track rehearsal recordings;

• Maintain up-to-date attendance, absence, and tardiness lists for artists. Compile and document artists' rehearsal hours;

• Assist the production manager in updating the stage attendance and costume inventory;

• Manage the artists' schedules for the various events they are assigned to at head office (fittings, makeup, tax matters, contracts, photo shoots, etc.) in collaboration with relevant contacts;

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• College diploma (DEC) in arts and entertainment, or equivalent experience in show production;

• 2 to 4 years of experience in stage management or a similar role;

• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written);

• Availability to work irregular hours.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

HERE IS AN OVERVIEW

• A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery: with flexibility in how we organize our work.

• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use

• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events

• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career

• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you

• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.