About The Position

This position is for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor within the Department of Theatre at the University of Ottawa, specifically for the course THE1101 C - Introduction to the Practice of Theatre: Backstage during the Winter 2027 semester. The role involves supporting the professor in the delivery of the course, which has an expected enrollment of 60 students. The total work hours for this position are 65.

Requirements

  • Completed B.A. Honours in theatre or in a relevant field of studies.
  • Working knowledge of technical theatre practices.
  • Understanding of basic techniques of production, stage management, production manager, lighting, sound, costume maintenance, set construction, props, shop safety, 1st aid.
  • Practical experience as a technician, director, actor, stage manager or production manager in the professional theatre.
  • Must successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University.

Responsibilities

  • Specific tasks to be fixed with the professor.
  • Support the professor in the delivery of the course.
  • Negotiate and sign a description of work with the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work, detailing the allocation of hours to various tasks.

Benefits

  • Vacation pay
  • Statutory pay
  • Retroactive pay after ratification of a new collective agreement.
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