Company Manager

Company Overview

Globe Theatre is Saskatchewan’s largest performing arts organization. Located in the newly renovated MacCorquodale Place in downtown Regina, Globe Theatre is Canada’s only permanent theatre-in-the-round. Globe Theatre’s mission is to entertain, educate, and engage in the art of professional theatre through producing high quality performances, providing theatre education and serving as a valuable part of the Regina community. Globe encourages a team-oriented environment where the efforts of all employees are focused on supporting the art. Globe Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all abilities and strengths to apply.

Job Description

Globe Theatre is seaking a highly organized, dynamic, and attentitive individual to join the Globe team on a full-time permanent basis.  The Company Manager supports and facilitates the artists involved in productions and any other ancillary activities, as well as providing administrative support for Globe Theatre’s Board of Directors.  The Company Manager reports directly to the Director of Production (for artist related activies) and the Executive Director (for board related activities).  This job requires some evening and weekend work with schedules fluctuating around showtimes and events.

Duties include:

• Artist Support includes:
  • Oversees, approves, and signs artist contracts under the direction of the Director of Production with the appropriate unions (chiefly Canadian Actors’ Equity Association)
  • Manages communication channels between the company and CAEA artists
  • Plan and schedule auditions for each show of the season as well as general auditions
  •  Liaise with CAEA regarding creating, signing, and filing artist contracts and production checklists
  • Serve as the primary contact for artist accommodations, transportation, health and wellbeing
  •  Be available evenings and weekends as necessary to provide support with emergencies or issues
  •  Oversees hiring and interviewing of auxiliary artists and workers (ie: child supervisors) in coloboration with the Director of Production
  • Steward child performer requirements, including communication with parents and guardians, and liaison with Stage Management and Child Supervisors for production
• Board Support includes:
  • Working closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board Chair, be responsible for the scheduling, organization, administration, and coordination of Board and Committee meetings including the generation and distribution of Board meeting packages and attending Board and Committee meetings to take minutes.  Most of these meetings take place outside of typical 9am-5pm hours
• General:
  • This position requires upmost discression and confidentiality
  • Provide administration support as needed to Artistic Director and Executive Director
  • Attend Globe Theatre performances and company events to provide general assistance to the team
  •  Though typical hours are Monday-Friday daytime hours, some evening and weekend work will be required

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Canadian theatre unions, especially the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, including its working regulations and contracting details
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Passion for theatre
• Eye for detail
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work and be on-call evenings and weekends
• Class 5 drivers’ license
• Experience Microsoft suites

Compensation:

• This role will be a full-time permanent position, averging 35 hours per week with any overtime banked.  It will require occasional weekend and evening work, as well as some weeks in excess of 35 hours per week throughout the season. 
• Wage: $45,000 per year
• Benefits: After an initial probationary period, employees are eligible to join Globe Theatre’s comprehensive healthcare benefits program and employer matching RRSP plan.