Associate Production Manager

Company Overview

Mirvish Productions is a Canadian theatre management and production company, based in Toronto, founded by David Mirvish in 1987.  Mirvish Productions is, today, Canada's largest commercial theatre production company, operating out of four theatres in downtown Toronto.

Job Description

Associate Production Manager

This position reports to the Director of Production.

Responsibilities include:

·         Leading in the implementation of artistic vision to technical reality.

·         Planning and implementing all technical requirements for new productions mounted in any one of the four theatres within agreed budgets.

·         Working with others to create realistic and workable budgets for new projects.

·         Determining and scheduling IATSE calls for maintenance, load-in/out and performances for productions.

·         Liaising with Shop Stewards to communicate information, identify issues and resolve problems.

·         Supervising the work of outside contractors and freelance staff to ensure they understand and work in accordance with the collective agreement.

·         Liaising with Touring Personnel and freelancers to provide information, orientation and training.

·         Monitoring the workplace to ensure Workplace Health and Safety compliance, identifying issues and taking corrective action.

·         Creating crew and project estimates.

·         Reviewing, analyzing, and implementing Technical Riders.

·         Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes for the purchase and rental of equipment.

·         Managing and supervising the installation of rental productions.

·         Reviewing and implementing plans, drawings, and budgets.

·         Managing weekly crew costs and creating crew estimates for touring productions.

·         Consulting with members of the Finance department to maintain production accounts and reports that reflect the current needs of productions.

·         Tracking Production budgets during builds, and during the running of productions to identify issues and take corrective actions.

·         Managing special Marketing and Publicity off-site events and Season Launch Events.

·         Sourcing and purchasing products and materials for new and touring productions.

·         Managing load-ins and the daily running of the rehearsal hall for Mirvish's productions.

·         Working with Stage Managers, Production Managers, Production crews and members of creative teams to manage requirements and control costs.

·         Serves on various Joint Health & Safety Committees

 Managing one-off projects such as coordinating the implementation and maintenance of production related technological needs with IT staff or coordinating the development and implementation of procedures related to safe working practices.

·         Ensuring that work areas are maintained to a clean and safe standard.

·         Performing other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Post-secondary degree or equivalent vocational training in Technical Theatre.

·         Experience of Production Management in originating productions as well as managing road shows passing through.

·         Experience in understanding and interpreting collective agreements.

·         Ability to converse with creative teams in such a way as to deliver a production as envisaged, within budget. Ability to say no if necessary.

·         Leadership qualities are vital. To confidently head up a team of technicians, as well as manage suppliers and contractors efficiently and effectively.

·         To be highly proficient numerically, verbally and on the page.

·         Stamina to work long hours whilst managing conflicting demands and personalities.