Seeking for Production Director
JOB OFFER – Production Director
Conditions
35 hours/week
Variable hours depending on the calendar of events
Competitive salary in line with the organization’s salary scale
Pension plan
Six weeks’ vacation
Open-ended contract
Place of work
ÉDIFICE WILDER – Espace danse in the Quartier des spectacles, downtown Montreal
Start date
September 2025
ABOUT TANGENTE
Active since 1980, Tangente presents an annual program from September to May in its two intimate, variable-geometry halls, featuring contemporary dance creations presented to the public for the first time. Tangente presents emerging practices in a variety of contemporary aesthetics, and supports the next generation in their professionalization.
For an emerging choreographer, being presented by Tangente means benefiting from the human and rigorous support of Tangente’s 15-strong team. In addition to offering unique programming, the Tangente team provides support over several months to emerging artists in line with their respective expertise.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the General Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for implementing Tangente’s annual programming and events, and oversees their planning, organization, coordination and smooth running, in close collaboration with artists, partners and the team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and coordinate the presentation of shows: establish schedules and deadlines, draw up and negotiate contracts, oversee pre-production stages, manage budgets linked to artistic projects.
Support programmed artists: provide personalized assistance with production logistics, from programming confirmation to theatrical presentation.
Supervise theatrical operations: oversee technical management and ensure that the necessary technical resources are in place for the production of shows, and plan schedules in collaboration with them.
Manage inter-institutional relations: liaise with our partner and co-owner Agora de la danse, residency and co-presentation partners.
Optimize production processes: document practices, improve planning tools, anticipate development needs.
All other tasks required for the deployment and outreach of the organization.
PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE
– Plan and coordinate the presentation of shows: establish schedules and deadlines, draw up and negotiate contracts, oversee pre-production stages, manage budgets linked to artistic projects.
– Support programmed artists: provide personalized assistance with production logistics, from programming confirmation to theatrical presentation.
– Supervise theatrical operations: oversee technical management and ensure that the necessary technical resources are in place for the production of shows, and plan schedules in collaboration with them.
– Manage inter-institutional relations: liaise with our partner and co-owner Agora de la danse, residency and co-presentation partners.
– Optimize production processes: document practices, improve planning tools, anticipate development needs.
All other tasks required for the deployment and outreach of the organization.
– Training in project management and theatrical production, or equivalent
– A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position in the performing arts, in dance an asset
– Experience in personnel management, customer service and project management
– Collaborative leadership, rigor, priority management, organizational and planning skills
– Ability to communicate, pass on knowledge and work as part of a team
– Sense of initiative, ability to listen and sensitivity to emerging artistic practices
– Fluency in spoken and written French and English
APPLICATION
Interested candidates are invited to send their application to the attention of Pier DuFour, Administrative Director (rh@tangentedanse.ca) no later than midnight July 28, 2025.
Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your message.
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
