Shoemaker apprentice

Shoemaker apprentice

Costumes and Props

Temporary position 12 months

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Head of Specialty, the apprentice shoemaker will be responsible for supporting the shoe specialist in these tasks:

• Manufacture shoes from technical documents while respecting deadlines and suggest improvements if necessary;
• Interpret, create and modify shoe patterns;
• Cut the parts manually and with a press used in the manufacture of shoes;
• Perform the assembly (sewing) of shoe parts;
• Assemble and finish shoes;
• Carry out fittings with the artists in collaboration with the various stakeholders;
• Ensure the integration of new work techniques developed;
• Apply Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group procedures and standards;
• Gather the information needed to develop technical documents, write and update them, ensuring their accuracy;
• Maintain tools and equipment;
  
  

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• Diploma in college studies (DEC) in leather goods, training in shoemaking or the equivalent;
• Real interest in techniques related to shoes: patronage, cutting, assembly and fitting;
• Manual ability and ability to perform work requiring regular repetitive movements, precision and attention to detail and which may require some physical effort;
• Computer skill;
• Artistic sense, creativity and curiosity;
• Autonomy, sense of organization, versatility, flexibility and resourcefulness;
• Ability to use and handle certain chemicals;
• Ability to adapt to change and work to tight deadlines;
• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written);
  
  

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
  
  

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.