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HARBOURFRONT CENTRE Employment Opportunity MARINE CREW / WELDER (Contract) Job Ref. #08FC32-ET
Number of vacancies: 1
Situated on Toronto's waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada's foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children's activities and craft shops.
Currently, we are seeking one motivated and reliable individual to join our Marine Operation. This is primarily an outdoor position. Reporting to the Marine Services Coordinator, the Marine Crew/Welder will assist in maintaining the efficient operation of facilities and equipment under Marine Department control.
MAJOR DUTIES:
The Marine Crew /Welder under the supervision of the Marine Services Coordinator will assist in maintaining the efficient operation of facilities and equipment under Marine Department control.
- Reports to the Marine Services Coordinator any problems with respect to safe, efficient, operation of the Marine facilities.
- Builds steel tube docks, installs, assembles floating structure
- Maintains marine assets - Marine Safety equipment and Marine electrical and mechanical facilities
- Operates responsibly and safely the Harbourfront patrol boats, forklift and the pick up truck
- Assists with Marine programmes as required
- Assists with the mooring of visitor ships
- Works with the Marine Services Crew on installation of new facilities
- Works cooperatively with on site contractors as required
- Ensures water lots at Harbourfront are free of debris, garbage and seaweed on a daily basis
- Performs all work in a safe and professional manner
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENT:
- Valid Ontario Drivers license and Pleasure Craft Operators license
- VHF Radio Operator permit
- Metal working experience – Mig welding/ torch cutting/ plasma cutting
- Wood working experience – building decks and rough carpentry operating saw, drills, etc.
- Familiarity with power boat and/or sailing experience
- Able to swim and feel comfortable around the water
- Able to handle heavy lifting, pushing and pulling
- Certificate in Welding/forklift / First Aid/ CPR and water safety are definite assets.
- Occasional overtime during busy periods
DURATION: six months contract (renewable) - starting September, 2008.
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8-4pm
WAGE: $15.00 + per hour, depending on experience.
DEADLINE for application: September 19, 2008
Interested applicants should FORWARD RESUME quoting JOB REF. #08FC32-ET to: Human Resources Department 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 FAX: (416) 973-1003 EMAIL: Jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART TIME EDUCATORS -Media Literacy/ Podcasting -Understanding Hip-Hop/Urban Dance - Storytelling School Visits - Community & Educational Programmes
Job Ref. # 08FC30-ET
Number of Vacancies: 3
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Harbourfront Centre produces the largest multi-disciplinary festival season in Canada. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.
Currently an employment opportunity exists in our School Visits - Community and Educational Programmes department for three Part time Educators to teach in one of the following subject areas: 1) Media Literacy/ Podcasting, 2) Understanding Hip-Hop/Urban Dance, and 3) Storytelling. Educators will teach students from visiting schools and will prepare and coordinate workshops and materials for teaching.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Deliver/teach workshops to students of various ages from visiting schools; may include explaining workshops with visual aids, facilitating discussion, and demonstrating techniques.
• Set up and clean up classroom before and after programmes.
• Monitor progress of students, provide assistance and encouragement, and pace worships to meet students’ needs.
• Prepare workshops and lesson plans for both basic programmes and specialized workshops including developing workshop material resources, such as photographs, worksheets, and preparing activities. Organize structure of workshops, including material to be provided in order to present the lesson.
• Participate with co-workers in research, development, writing, and field testing of new workshops, programmes and teaching methods as required.
• Liaise with teachers of visiting schools to obtain and deliver information on scheduling and requirements for particular workshops or programmes.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
• Post secondary degree in education or related field related to the subject matter
• Teaching experience in relevant course subject matter ---story telling, choreography of Urban Dance/Hip Hop, or media and podcasting applications (particularly Mac-based).
• Ability to deal with children and motivate students of various age groups, levels and abilities.
• Ability to organize activities to meet deadlines, operate audio visual equipment
• Must have creativity and imagination to assist in the development of teaching strategies and curriculum content.
• Must be adaptable and able to deal with unexpected situations.
Qualified applicants must apply by SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. Qualified applicants please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 08FC30-ET to: Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Fax (416) 973-1003 E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMME ASSISTANT, Planet IndigenUs Community & Education Programmes. (Contract: September 2008 – December 2009) Job Ref. # 08FC28-ET
Number of Vacancies: 1
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Harbourfront Centre produces the largest multi-disciplinary festival season in Canada. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.
Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Community and Educational Programmes department for a contract Programme Assistant, Planet IndigenUs. Planet IndigenUs is a 10-day large scale, international multi-disciplinary contemporary arts festival scheduled from August 14-23, 2009, celebrating the innovation, adaptability and evolution of Indigenous identity. It is a platform to present professional Aboriginal Canadian artists in an international context, hosted and co-produced by Brantford’s Woodland Cultural Centre and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre. The Programme Assistant will assist both the Artistic Director and Project Coordinator of Planet IndigenUs in all facets of programming and producing the festival.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Assists Artistic Director with specific research initiatives. Researches potential artists, groups and programming ideas via internet, mail, fax, email and phone
• Keeps schedules of meetings for Artistic Director and Project Coordinator, and all meeting notes and minutes
• Brainstorms programming ideas and creative presentation ideas-coordinate compilation programme components with supervision.
• Consolidates and distributes interdepartmental documents (production, marketing, volunteer, signage and transportation overviews by liaising with other staff members).
• Attends meetings for events, festivals and others.
• Assists Programme Associate in drawing up contracts for cultural programming, and ordering, purchasing and distributing all program materials.
• Acquires artists’ contracts, CVs, bios, documentation, etc. and develops contact lists for production and publicity teams.
• Arranges for any artist accommodations, transportation, hospitality and parking for cultural programmes and prepares hospitality kits for artists.
• Assists in wrap up of festival. Generates thank you letters for the artists, partners and consulates involved in the festival.
• Liaises with various internal departments and external partners.
• Assists with general departmental administrative tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
• Computer knowledge and experience ( Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro, Internet)
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment,
• Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Some experience in event coordination and management.
• Ability to work some overtime, weekends and evenings.
ELIGIBILITY:
This position is generously funded by Trillium Foundation and Miziwe Biik to provide training for an Aboriginal arts professional; candidates must be of Aboriginal ancestry.
DURATION: September 2008 – December 2009
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 9, 2008 Qualified applicants please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 08FC28-ET to: Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Fax (416) 973-1003 E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROJECT COORDINATOR / ARTISTIC ASSOCIATE Community & Education Programmes. (Contract: OCTOBER 2008 – OCTOBER 2009) Job Ref. # 08FC31-ET
Number of Vacancies: 1
Situated on Toronto’s waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada’s foremost facility for contemporary culture. Harbourfront Centre produces the largest multi-disciplinary festival season in Canada. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft shops.
Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Community and Educational Programmes department for a contract Project Coordinator/ Artistic Associate for the Harbourfront Centre Summer Festival season. The Project Coordinator will work with the Director to ensure processes, deadlines, priorities and excellence in programming is maintained at the highest level and that systems and supports are in place to facilitate/ produce the festival season. In addition, the individual will work on some artistic programming for festivals and events.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Sets and monitors critical paths ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met with festival lead programmers.
• Alerts the director of any deadline concerns promptly and works towards resolution.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of the sum festival season.
• Coordinates and chairs all internal and external meetings, sets agendas
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities in consultation with festival leads.
• Helps to shape the artistic direction and programming theme, monitors on-going processes of programming to ensure priorities are followed through.
• Ensures all Harbourfront Centre policies and procedures are adhered to, project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Meets with festival teams to review progress, address issues and concerns, review budgets, schedules and programme updates, provides direction where needed.
• Works closely with festival teams to ensure artistic vision, programming priorities and community connections are clear and coherent.
• Recommends mechanisms to improve systems.
• Participates in festival and season evaluations.
• Works with partners and Harbourfront Centre departments to ensure all programming deadlines are met and priorities realized.
• Ensures festivals are on budget and revenues are maximized through partnerships and other funding opportunities.
• Works as an Artistic Associate and programmes a select number of summer events to meet the overall artistic vision, priorities and objectives of Harbourfront Centre.
• Manages all administrative tasks associated with programming.
• Liaises with internal departments, programmers, community partners and groups to ensure staff are informed and current, and that the process of working with Harbourfront Centre is seamless
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
• Ideal candidate must have 5 years experience as a Project Coordinator in events management, film production, theatre production or related field.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to manage the development of the team, motivate team to work together, and to mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proven skills in coordinating projects across departments in an organization
• Thorough knowledge of project budgets and process.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvements, recommend systematic changes to improve planning and the flow of processes.
DURATION: OCTOBER 2008 – OCTOBER 2009
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
Qualified applicants please send your resume quoting Job Ref. No. 08FC31-ET to:
Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Fax (416) 973-1003 E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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top Date: AUGUST 19, 2008
HARBOURFRONT CENTRE Employment Opportunity SHIFT SECURITY SUPERVISOR Site Operations & Services Job Ref. #08F29-ET
Number of vacancies: 2
Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto's waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Working in partnership with various communities, Harbourfront Centre nurtures and supports educational and recreational activity as well as contemporary artistic creation through showcasing Canadian and international talent. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children’s activities and craft workshops. Harbourfront Centre is one of Toronto's most popular tourist attractions, drawing more than 3 million visitors and contributing over $126 million to the local economy annually.
Currently an employment opportunity exists in our Security Department for two full time Shift Security Supervisor. Reporting to the Security Manager and Event Security Coordinator, this position will be responsible for the safety and security of Harbourfront Centre property, buildings, staff, and visitors. Also this position will oversee the activities and duties of the Security Officers during shifts, as assigned.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrol property, secure buildings and take appropriate action to resolve existing or potential security/ safety/ loss prevention
problems.
- Investigate all disturbances on the property including, but not limited to, trespass, theft, fire/ intruder alarms, missing persons,
and determine the necessary response. Write and distribute reports as necessary
- Complete personal employee memo book, recording incidents and security activities while patrolling on shift.
- Complete and maintain the department Security Log for insurance, legal, continuity purposes. Perform other routine
administrative tasks as required during shift.
- Maintain inventories of security equipment and supplies. Conduct vehicle inspections, recommending repairs as required
- Oversee, direct and train part-time and resource pool Security Officers on assigned shifts
- Supervise the activities of subordinate staff including assignment of work duties, scheduling, t raining, performance
management, hiring and wage adjustment recommendations.
- Provide first aid to visitors or staff when required.
- Tag and arranges for the towing of vehicles which are illegally parked on Harbourfront Centre property.
- Employ Use of Force techniques and strategies in accordance with training and company policy as required during shift.
The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of security methods and procedures normally acquired through a minimum of 2-3 years related experience coupled with a degree/diploma in a Law Enforcement. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to supervise activities of subordinate staff, including the assignment and delegation of duties. He/she will have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop subordinate staff. Excellent communication skills are required when dealing tactfully with a wide variety of people including visitors and staff. The successful candidate will possess a valid standard first aid/CPR certificate and a valid class G Ontario Driver's License. Knowledge of security/ safety equipment such as portable radios, CCTV, alarm systems and fire safety equipment is required. He/she will have working knowledge of arrest procedures, Trespass to Property Act and related sections of the Criminal Code of Canada. Additionally, the incumbent will be computer literate (Word, Excel, Email and the Internet).
Hours of Work: Rotating 12 hour shifts
Qualified applicants must apply by September 14, 2008 Please send your resume quoting Job Ref. # 08F29-ET to: Human Resources, 235 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 Fax (416) 973-1003 E-mail: jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Employment Opportunity - PART TIME TICKET SELLER
Job Ref. #08J065-ET
Number of vacancies: 4
Situated on Toronto's waterfront, Harbourfront Centre is renowned as Canada's foremost facility for contemporary culture. Our year-round operation offers some 4000 internationally acclaimed events ranging from music, literary and theatrical festivals to children's activities and craft shops.
Harbourfront Centre is currently seeking 4 motivated, customer service oriented individuals to work part-time in our Box Office Department. This position is responsible for selling tickets and providing information on performances at Harbourfront Centre and will assist in the administrative tasks at the Box Office
DUTIES:
• Processes ticket orders in person or over the phone and accepts payment.
• Answers general inquiries about performances at Harbourfront Centre
• Collects and updates information on database entries
• Keeps up to date on upcoming events and ticketing policies
• Carries out administrative tasks such as filing, marketing mailing projects and photocopying
• Balances daily cash out against daily ticket sales report
• Performs other related duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Experience in working with the public
- Experience in dealing with money
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to deal with the general public, members, co-workers and volunteers
- Familiarity with computers and other office equipment, good typing and data entry skills with emphasis on detail and precision
- Pleasant telephone manner, friendly and personable
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
- Able to keep up to date with frequent information updates and have an appreciation for the arts
- Must be available to work evening and weekend shifts
DURATION: Part time through out the year
HOURS: Approx. 20-40 hours/ week;
Shifts: Days: 12:40-8:40, Evenings: 5:10-8:40, Weekends – varied shifts
WAGE: $10:50/hour
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 18, 2008
Interested applicants must send resume quoting Job Ref. No. 08J065-ET to: Human Resources Department 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 FAX: (416) 973-1003 EMAIL: Jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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