Head of Carpentry

Company Overview

Persephone Theatre, a leading cultural institution in the City of Saskatoon is looking for a creative and passionate Head Carpenter to join our team, and support the various departments that make up our production team charged with creating the onstage and offstage elements of our productions.

Persephone Theatre is located on the beautiful lands of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, including the Nêhiyawak, Nêhithawak, Anishinabek, Nakawe, Nakota, Nehinawak, Lakota, Dakota and Dene peoples. This place is also the homeland of the Métis. At Persephone, we also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Whitecap Dakota and Round Prairie Métis peoples in establishing our city of Saskatoon. Persephone Theatre is located on Treaty 6 territory and is committed to living in good relations with our Indigenous neighbours, in the spirit with which the Treaties were intended.

Persephone sits amidst an increasingly vibrant city centre and attracts a loyal and diverse audience looking for the very best in theatre experiences. From its busy mainstage, studio stage, and rehearsal halls; to its theatre school and youth programming; and the many events held in its venue, Persephone Theatre has established itself as a cultural hub. 

Persephone Theatre is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake creating our work. We prioritize a workplace culture that centres equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. We strongly encourage submissions from those who self-identify as members of historically excluded communities, which includes (but is not limited to) those who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, d/Deaf, or who have a disability or chronic illness.

Job Description

Position: Head of Carpentry 
Status: Full-time, seasonal, and typically from August to May 
Reporting: reports to the Production Manager & Technical Director 

Persephone Theatre, a leading cultural institution in the City of Saskatoon is looking for a creative and passionate Head Carpenter to join our team, and support the various departments that make up our production team charged with creating the onstage and offstage elements of our productions.

Persephone Theatre is located on the beautiful lands of Indigenous peoples who have lived here since time immemorial, including the Nêhiyawak, Nêhithawak, Anishinabek, Nakawe, Nakota, Nehinawak, Lakota, Dakota and Dene peoples. This place is also the homeland of the Métis. At Persephone, we also like to acknowledge the contributions of the Whitecap Dakota and Round Prairie Métis peoples in establishing our city of Saskatoon. Persephone Theatre is located on Treaty 6 territory and is committed to living in good relations with our Indigenous neighbours, in the spirit with which the Treaties were intended.

Persephone sits amidst an increasingly vibrant city centre and attracts a loyal and diverse audience looking for the very best in theatre experiences. From its busy mainstage, studio stage, and rehearsal halls; to its theatre school and youth programming; and the many events held in its venue, Persephone Theatre has established itself as a cultural hub. 

Persephone Theatre is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake creating our work. We prioritize a workplace culture that centres equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. We strongly encourage submissions from those who self-identify as members of historically excluded communities, which includes (but is not limited to) those who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, d/Deaf, or who have a disability or chronic illness.

Reporting jointly to the Production Manager and Technical Director, the Head Carpenter is a key member of our production team. This is a full-time, seasonal position that requires daytime, evening, and weekend availability.

Persephone Theatre is looking for an individual who is excited to take on the following responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

-        Responsible for the construction of all scenic elements and staging for Persephone productions

-        Operation and basic maintenance of our counterweight fly system

-        Supervise call-in IATSE carpentry shop and stage crews

-        Provide support for venue rentals, as required

-        Attend production and technical meetings, as required

-        Ensure a safe and clean work environment

-        Abide by the Theatre’s safe workplace guidelines and rules, including the Code of Conduct and Anti-Discrimination policies

-        Assist with facility and venue maintenance, as required

-        Some evening and weekend work may be required

-        Carry out any other tasks requested by the Technical Director and/or Production Manager

Qualifications and Skills

Working understanding of all technical aspects of theatre and live events

-        Strong proficiency in the construction of scenery, sets, and staging, in a professional theatre environment

-        Advanced shop and carpentry skills are required

-        Ability to read and understand shop drawings

-        Working knowledge of Vectorworks an asset

-        Basic welding skills an asset

-        Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills

 Able to work well both independently and collaboratively

-        Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

-        Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

-        First Aid training is an asset

-        Fall Arrest/Aerial lift training an asset

-        Must be a team player, and should have a love of the theatre and the performing arts

-        Willingness to learn new skills across departments is required

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to become a member of, and maintain good standing in, IATSE local #300.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is $28.40 per hour, to be paid bi-weekly, as per the collective bargaining agreement between Persephone Theatre and I.A.T.S.E local 300.

Anticipated hours are 40 per week. Weekly hours will fluctuate in response to production demands.

Overtime is governed under the collective agreement and will be calculated as per clause 16.1.5.

Dates

The desired start date for this position is August 4, 2026, for a contract that is anticipated to extend for 40 weeks or until May 8, 2027.

Employment Policy

Fair and equitable employee and volunteer recruitment practices will be used at all times so that all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, nationality, ancestry, ethnic origins, family relationship, number of dependents, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, socio-economic status, or membership in a union will be considered to fill any positions that may become available within the theatre.

Persephone Theatre recognizes that people experience disadvantages achieving candidacy due to systemic oppression. Our candidate search process will be deliberately mindful of under-represented groups, and aims to be cognizant of any biases that may interfere with an equitable hiring practice. Persephone Theatre’s employment goal is to hire competent, highly engaged individuals to constitute a staff and volunteer base that reflects the diversity of our community.

Persephone Theatre relies on section 48 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights code to give preference to marginalized and racialized people.