Production Archives Manager
COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD (CMC) is a contemporary dance and multidisciplinary creation company that has been active internationally for over 40 years. Several of its works continue to tour 15, 20, even 30 years after their creation.
To support their long lifespan, CMC is looking for a Production Archives Manager, responsible for creating the “bibles” of its works – files compiling all the necessary documentation for their remounting or re-creation.
Main Responsibilities
Work closely with the artistic, production, and technical teams to collect, write, and organize all relevant information for each piece:
- Review the structure of the “bibles” and identify the required elements for each department:
Lighting, sound, video, set design, props, costumes, makeup, stage management, touring, communications, etc. - Prepare documentation, including instructions, lighting plots, backstage procedures, etc.:
- Gather, review, and correct existing documentation
- Write and/or retrieve missing documentation with the help of resource persons (team, collaborators, venues)
- Organize and classify the produced documents
- Carry out any other task necessary for the completion of the “bibles”
Required Qualifications
- Training in production, stage management, technical theatre, arts management, or any other relevant field
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of stage production departments
- Excellent writing skills in French (technical writing is an asset)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and the Mac environment
Desired Qualities
- High level of precision, attention to detail, and thoroughness
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Autonomy and initiative
Employment Conditions
- Salaried position, full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week)
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work
- Hourly rate between $25 and $34 depending on experience
- Benefits program after the probation period
- Flexible start date, as soon as possible
Please send your application to the attention of Iloé Françon by June 22, 2025: rh@mariechouinard.com
Please indicate “Application – Works Documentation” as the subject of your email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
COMPAGNIE MARIE CHOUINARD is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.
