Costume Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Costume Assistant Posting Number 02378SA Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level S - Pay Level 12 Salary Range $29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Position Type Support Staff - Temporary Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Temporary Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Staff Start Date 10/15/2024 End Date 01/15/2025 Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays Shift 8:30am to 4:30pm Work Arrangements
This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting October 21, 2024 until January 15, 2025. This position may be extended or concluded early due to operational requirements. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department's need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam campus.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Role
The Costume Assistant produces costumes for the performing arts and maintain the College's costume collection. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Produces costumes for use in performing arts productions.

•constructs costumes used in College theatre productions, in accordance with production specifications, including measuring, making and fitting costumes;
•assists guest costume designers in the production of costumes;
•communicates with faculty and student costume crew chief to ensure production specifications are met;
•provides time and cost estimates for costume production;
•trains students in the use of costume shop equipment, in basic sewing, costume construction, pattern cutting, alteration and fitting;
•trains and supervises student crews in backstage costume changes, preparation of actors and costumes for dress rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances.

• Manages and maintains the College's costume collection.

•maintains a computer-based inventory of costume stock;
•ensures the costume stock is clean and in good repair;
•maintains, repairs and arranges cleaning of performance costumes;
•maintains a system for tracking College theatre costumes on loan to other theatre companies;
•cleans, organizes and maintains the costume shop, including ordering and restocking of equipment and supplies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

•performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment such as sewing machines;
•advises regarding the need for major equipment repairs and the need for rental equipment;
•ensures the periodic repair and maintenance of equipment.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

•Three years of related work experience in performing arts costume preparation;
•An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and work experience may be considered.
•Demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing, and over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators and students.
•Good working knowledge of English (verbal and written).
•Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision, and to establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
•Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work in cooperation with stagecraft coordinators and staff.

Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site [www.douglascollegecareers.ca]. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be submitted by October 3, 2024. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13035