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Assistant Set/Props Designer
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $27.45–$28.54 an hour
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Sound Designer
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $27.45–$28.54 an hour
- Overtime
- System design
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Costume Designer
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $27.45–$28.54 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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Food & Beverage Representative
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $18.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Bar
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Lighting Designer
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $27.45–$28.54 an hour
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
- Employee assistance program
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Community & Belonging Specialist
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $57,200–$71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Presentation skills
- Human resources
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
Publicity Assistant
Stratford Festival —Stratford, ON
- $40,900–$48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance program
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Mascot Performer
Western Fair District —London, ON
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
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Senior Manager, Facilities
Landmark Cinemas —Waterloo, ON
- $95,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance program
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Marketing & Development Associate
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy —Waterloo, ON
- $45,000–$48,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Bachelor's
- No university degree
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Administrative Assistant
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy —Waterloo, ON
- $41,000–$44,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Grit Blaster
Tigercat Industries —Woodstock, ON
- $23–$28 an hour
- Full-time
- Power tools
- Welding
- Manufacturing
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Forklift Operator
Tigercat Industries —Woodstock, ON
- $22.40–$27.50 an hour
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Forklift
- Time management
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Welder
Tigercat Industries —Woodstock, ON
- Full-time
- Welding
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Fitter Welder
Tigercat Industries —Woodstock, ON
- $27.05–$34.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Welding
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Tigercat Industries —Woodstock, ON
- $23.85–$30.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Profit sharing
- Employee assistance program
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Assistant Set/Props Designer

Stratford Festival
Stratford, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time | Contract | Fixed term contract
8 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Skills

AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
Drafting

Full job description

Who We Are:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, design, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.

Why You Should Apply:

Creative work environment
Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
Being a part of the magic of live theatre!

In preparation for an exciting 2027 season at the Stratford Festival, we are seeking applications for several contracts for Assistant Set/Props Designers. Some positions may be crossover roles – combining Assistant Set/Props and Costume Design depending on the needs of Production. Assistant Designers report to the Head of Design and Design Coordinator and are part of the design team. Assistant Designers work collaboratively with designers, creative teams, Festival staff and craftspeople to see the design process of one or more shows through from the assistant’s arrival to Opening.
All positions require full-time residency for the contract period in Stratford, ON, or surrounding area. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Canada. Due to the seasonal and production-based nature of the Festival’s operations, contract lengths vary and are approximately 16-20 weeks in length and begin as early as January 4, 2027. Assistant Designers are typically paid a weekly rate, that covers up to 44 hours per week. Overtime, when approved by the Head of Design, should be expected during the busiest periods, and is paid at 1.5x the base hourly rate. The maximum number of hours per week with overtime is 60, in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).
Please indicate which design discipline/s you are applying for in your cover letter. You need only apply to one posting, even if you are able to work in more than one discipline. Interviews with short-listed candidates would take place over the summer, with offers as soon as possible after interviews are complete.
Assistant Set/Props Designer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist the set design process on specific productions by following through the visual aspects of the productions and interpreting drawings for props and sets
Research and acquisition of photographic reference and distributing this information to the various departments and craftspeople
Attend production and design meetings with the designer to support the creative team on the design process
Maintain clear and consistent lines of communication between all team members and Designer
Liaise with fabricators to ensure realization of design
Assist with crossover items between set/props, costumes, lighting, sound, or video as required
Attend preview performances
Compile all paperwork for use in the production process as well as for archiving purposes
Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Post-secondary diploma program, typically a two year program, or equivalent, (i.e. Community college, Technical Institute or Trade School, etc.) in Design
2 to 4 years of experience working as a Designer or Assistant Designer in a professional theatre environment
Proficient in Photoshop, Autocad and/or Vectorworks
Drafting and set model construction
Experience with 3D printing is an asset, but not a requirement
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and applications

Behavioural Competencies:

Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information
Organization skills: create structure and optimally use resources to achieve results and ensure productivity
Time Management: efficiently allocate and use time to meet goals and deadlines, prioritize tasks as necessary.
Initiative: proactively execute tasks and resolve issues with minimal guidance

This contract full-time posting is for an existing vacancy located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin in 2027. This position requires the candidate to work onsite. Candidates are required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Job Type: Contract Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $27.45 - $28.54
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026.

Shared Values:

Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive

Who Should Apply:
We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our recruitment team know.
No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.

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