Interim Production Manager

Description

Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Manager to oversee all aspects of the production department. This role plays a critical part in supporting WCT’s artistic vision by managing production operations, collaborating on strategic and long-term planning, and leading a team of full-time, seasonal, and contract staff.

Key responsibilities include budget preparation and management, contracting design teams, scheduling, facilitating clear communication across creative and production teams, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, extensive production knowledge, financial proficiency, and the ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive working environment. With broad responsibility over WCT’s production department, the Production Director:

• Oversees all production department operations in support of WCT’s artistic vision;

• Collaborates with other team leads on envisioning and executing WCT’s strategic plan, including long range logistic and capital planning;

• Manages full-time, seasonal, contract, and casual employees, in conjunction with the WCT and SBT Technical Directors;

• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and supervision of production employees; • Coordinates with the Artistic Director on the contracting of design teams for each WCT production;

• Collaborates with WCT Leadership and Team Leads on season planning and production budgets;

• Coordinates with team leads, WCT’s Technical Director, and department heads on season, production and departmental schedule planning;

• Prepares and maintains production, operating, and capital budgets for the production department;

• Facilitates the timely, efficient flow of information among creative teams, stage management, and WCT administrative and production staffs;

• Oversees production and overhead purchasing; tracks all production expenses to ensure they remain within allotted budgets;

• Coordinates with leadership and the finance department on all production expenditures, including the tracking of production staff salaries, worked hours and benefits;

• Leads the supervision, training and support (as required) of production, creative and stage management teams;

• Liaises with designers and creative teams, ensuring that all designs and production expenses fall within appropriate timelines, budgets, and acceptable safety standards;

• Participates in production meetings as necessary;

• Provides insight and interpretation of agreements with ADC and CAEA; IATSE when relevant;

• Oversees the maintenance and acquisition of WCT equipment, including production vehicles;

• Oversees the maintenance and logistics of WCT’s warehouse storage, and for storage of all production materials;

• Provides reliable and safe conditions for all production staff, artists and audience members;

• Oversees WCT’s health and safety policy implementation in conjunction with the Joint Health & Safety Committee;

• Outreaches to the community with assistance when required; offers WCT’s resources when practical to assist in the betterment of the local community;

• Other duties as assigned by WCT Leadership.