Props Apprentice

Company Overview

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.

 If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently welcoming applications for:

Job Description

Props Apprentice

 This position reports to the Head of Properties or designate and is part of the Production Department team.   

 Responsibilities:

·       Join the Props Team  to assist with all aspects of Props building  and Buying  under the supervision of Senior Props Builders, Buyers and Head of Properties

·       Projects  may include carving, sculpting, welding & metal work , fibreglassing, soft props, 3D printing  , graphics , woodworking and more 

·       Work with Designers, Assistant Designers, production staff and craftspeople as required

Qualifications:

·       Post –secondary education in Fine Arts, Theatre Arts or a related filed and some theatre production experience.

·       Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

·       Experience in theatrical construction  and techniques

·       Basic tool use and comfortable with power tools

·       Understand schedules and deadlines

·       Knowledge of Health and Safety  

·       Manual material lifting of Props or building materials up to 50 lbs.

 A portfolio  is required at the interview.

 This seasonal contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin January 16, 2023 to May 26, 2023.

 Job Type: Seasonal Contract

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.