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Title: Props: Click here and enter our pool of candidates
Location: Montreal (Canada)
Other Locations: Orlando (USA), Las Vegas (USA), Touring Shows

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Main Challenges

For a glimpse of the exciting challenges offered by the Props teams, please take a look at the different job opportunities and find the challenge that will put your talent and skills to the test!

Show Operations:
* Props Master or Head of Props
* Props Technician
* On call - Props Technician
New Productions:
* Project Manager - Props
Show Operations:

By joining our Props team, you may be required to:
* Preserve and repair existing props;
* Operate props during performances and rehearsals;
* Assist with set-up and teardown of all show equipment (for touring shows);
* Supervise personnel, according to the position.
New Productions:

By joining our Props team, you will develop the design and follow up on the manufacturing of certain props. You will also act as a resource person for the production, creation and operations teams for all prop-related projects (with the exception of costume accessories).

You may also be required to:
* Write clear and concise requests for quotes that include specifications the supplier is required to adhere to;
* Ensure specifications, costs and delivery deadlines are respected by suppliers through regular communication and supervision of targeted milestones;
* Take part in the installation, final testing and the approval of the equipment, while clearly explaining to the operations staff the criteria required to validate props;
* Be innovative and adaptable in sourcing materials, suppliers and manufacturers in compliance with budgetary obligations and time frames.
Essential Attributes

You will need the following attributes for your profile to be considered:

Show Operations:
* Diploma in Post-Secondary Studies in Theatre Production or equivalent training in live entertainment;
* Minimum of 2 to 6 years of relevant experience, according to the position;
* Knowledge of woodworking, fiberglass, metalworking, welding, mechanical, pneumatic and electrical is an asset;
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written (fluency in French is an asset);
* Available to travel and to work in foreign countries, according to the position.
New Productions:
* Diploma of College Studies in Scene Technologies or equivalent training;
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in props, including 5 years as a Project Supervisor or Technical Director;
* Theater experience with large-scale productions;
* Experience with creation process for new productions, according to the position;
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD software;
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel Outlook, MS Project, etc.);
* Fluency in English and French, both spoken and written;
* Excellent organizational, priority and budget management skills;
* Available to travel and to work in foreign countries, according to the position.
For the Resident Shows inLas Vegas:
These positions may be classified under the Hotel/Casino structure for payroll and health & welfare benefits. Should you be considered for employment, you will be required to participate in all of the Hotel/Casino selection processes including a background security check and drug/alcohol testing.

For the Resident Shows in the USA:
Cirque du Soleil cannot process immigration paperwork for these positions therefore candidates must have legal authorization to work in theUnited Statesat the time of their application.

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