Production Assistant

Canadian Opera Company•Toronto, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Canadian Opera Company is seeking an experienced and adaptable, personable, and detail-oriented Production Assistant to provide support within the Artistic department throughout its 2026/2027 season. This role involves supporting productions, anticipating hiring multiple individuals, with potential for future seasons. The Production Assistant acts as an ambassador for the COC’s Artistic team, ensuring clear communication with artists, creating a welcoming environment for visiting international artists, and providing critical support to the Stage Management team for smooth rehearsals and performances. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to opera productions from rehearsals to mainstage performances. Reporting to the Senior Manager Scheduling, the ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, is eager to assist artists and artistic staff, and possesses a keen eye for detail in producing documentation and maintaining contact databases.

Requirements

Working knowledge of theatre
An interest in opera
Education in the field of technical theatre/stage management
Ability to multi-task efficiently within a fast-paced environment
Keen attention to detail
A friendly disposition
An ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

Creating all signage for dressing rooms, water bottles, chorus, supernumerary name tags, call boards, baskets, and folders
Creating sign-in sheets for Principals, Chorus, Supers, and Children
Copying and distributing production notes
Maintaining the scheduling call boards
Phoning/emailing cast members with their revised schedule and keeping a record log
Updating cast phone lists
Scheduling light walkers when shows move to the theatre
Assisting Stage Management when needed during rehearsals and tech period
Being at the performance calls working under Stage Management for show duties
Assisting Scheduling Manager as required and other duties as assigned