Urgent: Hiring Production Assistant, Lindsay

Interviews: Upon application and availability

Start Date: June 1st 2026

End Date: September 6th 2026

Remuneration: $700-800 per week depending on experience

Job Type: Production Assistant– Production

Employee Benefits: N/A

Location: Fenelon Falls, ON

Job Overview This position offers an opportunity for a strong communicator to join a rapidly growing organization where you can spend your summer outdoors enjoying live entertainment under the stars. With a small but growing team, new staff will play an important role in laying the foundation for our expanding theatre. The Production Assistant will work hand in hand with the Production Manager, Technical Director and Artistic Directors to create and produce amazing performances at The Grove Theatre. The Production Assistant plays an important role to ensure that the vision of the Artistic Director and the Production Manager is successfully met. We are looking for a Production Assistant with varied skill types. Experience does not have to be much but interest and wanting to learn is very important. This position will be involved in all aspects of the production process which includes opening site, regular cleaning, setting up site, load in, tech, running shows, change overs, repairs and maintenance, summer camp, strike and end of season close up. If you are interested in production or excited to know what it’s like to be a part of a company’s full summer season this is the position for you.

Hours for this position may vary week to week but will include work in the evenings and on weekends. Billeting is available but those who live in the area or have secondary homes or property in the area are encouraged to apply. Reports to: Production Manager in tandem with our Technical Director and Artistic Director.

Responsibilities

Assisting Production Manager in all areas of production.

Assisting with general tasks within the theatre as seen fit.

Work with all production staff, designers, actors, and managers to produce an amazing show.

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment throughout the theatre and rehearsal spaces.

Ensure all rehearsal materials are available when needed.

Qualifications

Able to work well under pressure and is comfortable with a changing schedule and work list.

A G License is a requirement.

Can keep up in a fast paced environment.

Basic construction and carpentry skills.

Must be available evenings and weekends.

Experience or education within the theatre industry.

Must enjoy working indoors and outdoors as we are an outdoor amphitheatre.

Verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Innovative thinker with strong problem solving skills.

Collaborative, creative and strategic thinking individual.

Knowledge of Kawartha Lakes local and cottage community is an asset.

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