Director Of Production & Facilities

Director of Production and Facilities, full time. Start date: immediate. Salary range: $125,000-$135,000 per year. Posted September 2026.Reporting jointly to the Artistic Director and the Executive Director, the Director of Production and Facilities is a senior leader responsible for ensuring that Canadian Stage's artistic ambitions are supported by excellent production, operational and facilities practices. The Director oversees the people, resources, systems and infrastructure needed to safely and successfully deliver productions and activities across its four venues (Bluma Appel Theatre, Berkeley Theatres, High Park Amphitheatre and the Winter Garden Theatre, plus any touring productions).Key objectives:Delivery of productions of the highest artistic quality possibleClose management of organizational resources and adherence to budgets in the execution of productionsAccurate future planning of financial and human resources for seasons and new work developmentLeading the Production Department in a culture of health, safety, respect and accountabilityProactive oversight of facilitiesMaintaining positive relationships with the artists and organizations of the Canadian Stage communityRequired
Extensive technical theatre production experienceSignificant senior-level experience in professional theatre production and/or performing arts operations within PACTDemonstrated experience leading production teams in a complex environmentSignificant experience developing and managing large production and departmental budgetsDemonstrated experience working with unions and collective agreements, particularly IATSE and Canadian Actors Equity AssociationExperience managing facilities, capital projects and building operationsAbility to manage multiple concurrent productions and competing prioritiesExperience recruiting, supervising, developing and retaining staffStrong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements and practicesAbility to navigate complex decisions involving artistic ambition, financial resources, operational capacity and riskExcellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skillsThorough understanding of Canadian Stage's mission, strategies and programmingAssets
Experience with NetSuite, SharePoint, Airtable and AsanaExperience in a multi-venue performing arts organizationExperience with co-productions, touring or presentationsThe position requires regular evening and weekend work, particularly during technical rehearsals, previews, performances and other production periods.Inclusion, Communication, Judgment and Problem-Solving, Leadership and Accountability, and Stewardship (delivering productions within approved budget and schedule).Key areas of responsibility
Production Leadership: allocating human and material resources across venues, preparing and managing the Production Calendar and production timetables, advising the Artistic and Executive Directors, leading production meetings, ensuring productions are safe, and attending technical and dress rehearsalsPeople and Culture: building a healthy, accountable departmental culture, supervising and supporting production staff, addressing conflict and performance issues, and chairing weekly Production Department meetingsFinancial and Resource Management: preparing and administering annual production budgets, monitoring and authorizing production expenses, approving production time sheets and preparing the production payroll summaryLabour Relations and Contracts: staffing the Production Department, negotiating Stage Management and Designer contracts, negotiating and managing the IATSE and other collective agreements, and ensuring union agreements and labour regulations are respectedHealth, Safety and Risk: maintaining emergency procedure policies and working with the Joint Health and Safety CommitteeFacilities and Capital Planning: production capital and infrastructure planning, and oversight of building and operations budgets and activitiesStrategic Planning: working with the Artistic Director, Executive Director and senior leadership team (detail page text is cut off here)
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