Artère, pour la relève artistique Montréalaise

Under the supervision of the Jardins Gamelin Producer, the incumbent ensures the smooth running of programming activities on the Jardins Gamelin site and the East Pole of the Quartier des spectacles (QDS). She organizes and supervises operations during events and ensures the smooth running of shows and activities. She is responsible for supervising artists, show managers and the work of technicians, and works closely with the technical, production and programming departments.

• Develop the governance model for the Jardins Gamelin and the East Pole: preparatory meeting, model documents, etc.
• Write the roadmaps for all the programming of the Jardins Gamelin and the East Pole and communicate them to the different teams (sound technicians, artists, production)
• Ensure that the equipment meets the technical needs of the services (adapt it as needed)
• Carry out the rental and follow-up with the various technical suppliers in collaboration with the technical advisor
• Ensure the smooth running of the programming schedule for Les Jardins Gamelin, as well as the compliance and quality of services
• Ensure venues are refurbished following performances
• Inform the producer and/or the technical advisor of any anomaly, breakage or malfunction of a device, a technical system or the spaces used by the artists (exterior and interior)
• Inform the programming team of any requests regarding artists or venues through comprehensive daily management reports
• Make sure to offer the optimal conditions for the presentation of a show
• Participate in weekly meetings with the project team and various meetings with promoters and partners
• Write certain documents requested by the programming production department (traffic, accidents, breakage, etc.)
• Engage field managers as needed and supervise them
• Develop the schedule of managers and manage time sheets
• Supervise the work of sound technicians on site in collaboration with the technical advisor

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3 years of experience in event logistics / production on an outdoor recreational tourism site
• Experience in personnel management
• Ability to work with a marginalized clientele (people experiencing homelessness, mental disorders, drug addiction, etc.)
• Ability to work outdoors, rain or shine
• Customer service oriented
• Discernment and proactivity
• Good physical condition (handling, cleaning, maintenance)
• Good command of spoken and written French and spoken English
• Mastery of computer tools (office suite, email, etc.)
• Asset: experience in psychosocial intervention with a varied public, people who are inebriated, intoxicated or have mental disorders
• Asset: knowledge of Zone festival software

WHAT WE OFFER

• Temporary position from March to October with possibility of renewal
• Salary according to relevant experience of the candidate
• The schedule is Monday to Friday day and evening (37.5 hours) according to the on-site programming schedule and must be available in person or by telephone occasionally on weekends
• 6% vacation
• Cell phone costs reimbursed
• Friendly working atmosphere and passionate colleagues
• Stimulating and unique cultural projects
• Training offered (CPR, psychosocial intervention, inclusion and diversity, etc.)
• A super motivated social club!

Please send your application mentioning the job title to:

rh@quartierdesspectacles.com

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the position. We will only contact those selected for an interview.

An authentic and friendly place to live, the Jardins Gamelin are an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful days of summer. During a stopover, visitors can appreciate its green setting, with its many thematic gardens, its greenhouse and its butterfly house. They can also have a bite to eat on its redefined terrace, characterized by its luminous canopy and musical atmosphere. Like its playful district, young and old can gather around giant versions of the classic games of our childhood. Finally, artistic and cultural performances are offered in collaboration with the various audiences, in a generous and inclusive setting.

The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership is a non-profit organization whose mission is to actively contribute to the cultural development and enhancement of the Quartier des Spectacles by integrating urban, tourist, social and economic dimensions into all its actions. It collaborates with the public authorities and the various actors intervening on its territory, in the development and the enhancement of the Quartier des spectacles. The Partnership's permanent team ensures the animation of the Quartier by programming cultural activities, managing public places, highlighting the Quartier and promoting it as an unmissable cultural destination. The Partnership benefits from the support of the City of Montreal. The Quartier des Spectacles, an area of ​​one square kilometer located in downtown Montreal, is the cultural heart of the metropolis. Cultural and creative destination recognized on the international scene, it includes 80 venues and hosts 40 festivals annually.