Head of Tent Operations-Cirque du Soleil (Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Posted:December 1, 2010
Address:worldwideLas Vegas, NV 89119Type:Full-time, Permanent

Description:
Who we are:

...For 26 years, Cirque du Soleil has been redefining entertainment and sharing its unique perspective with the world. Our teams of Tent Technicians play an essential role on tour by ensuring the set-up and teardown of the Grand Chapiteau in each city we visit as well as overseeing all maintenance and repair.

The Challenge:

The Head of Tent Operations we would like to hire will plan and supervise the set-up and tear-down of the big top and other tents in cooperation with the Technical Site Manager and the Tent Master. He will manage tent operations and resources (up to 40 people during set-up and tear-down). Also, he will advise the Site Preparations team in preparing pre-marking plans. He will be part of the Head of Tent Apprenticeship Program (HTAP): internships, reports, coaching and training. Finally, he will promote and apply the health and safety program.

Who you are:

Join our team and apply your College diploma or equivalent; your four to six years of experience in a similar position; your personnel management experience; your experience reading technical plans, ability to work at heights, to drive a forklift and operate other heavy machinery; your fluency in spoken and written English is essential, fluency in French is an asset; as well as your availability to tour full time and to work in foreign countries.

To learn more about this challenge, visit our Be Proactive section of our Website and apply online!
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