Job Description

Posted: Aug 16, 2022 Closing date of the competition: Aug 30, 2022
Location: Montreal Flexibility Profile: Mostly On-Site Salary Range: 9 - $73,777 to $93,407 Position Status: Continuous, Full-Time Position Number: 00123199 Division: Creation and Innovation Department: French Animation Studio Union Category: SGCTAre you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? So are we. As Canada's public producer and distributor, the National Film Board has been telling the country's stories and pioneering breakthroughs in virtually every field of audiovisual content since 1939. But to do this, we need a team that truly reflects the richness and diversity of Canada. If you'd like to be a part of this team—and part of the NFB's incredible legacy—we'd love to hear from you.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Executive Producer or Studio Operations Manager, the incumbent oversees the management (planning, organization, coordination) of all stages of project production, from development to final delivery. Ensures budgets, production stages and schedules, and rights-management processes are regularly monitored.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Together with producers, participates in the overall project-budgeting process, designs project-management tools, analyzes project scripts to determine production needs, and prepares shooting plans.
• In collaboration with the producer and other team members, oversees the creation of the timetable for projects and ensures it is followed.
• Plans and coordinates all activities, from the development stage to final delivery, in close collaboration with other members of the production team.
• As required, participates in the studio's regular operations management and operational planning for all activities and resources.
• Monitors rights management, in collaboration with the administrator and the producers.
• Manages activities that have been set up in accordance with agreements with Technical Services, in collaboration with the technical coordinator, technicians from the various departments, creators and craftspeople involved in the different stages of production and post-production.
• Ensures compliance with administrative and technical policies and procedures related to production, in accordance with NFB and industry standards, and keeps abreast of changes and new developments related to documentary film, animation and interactive, as applicable.
• Ensures regular monitoring of contracts with co-producers during all stages of film production, based on co-production and distribution agreements.
• Identifies available freelancers and helps recruit members of production teams, with the approval of the producer.
• Participates on advisory committees based on own expertise.
• Monitors productions during all stages and produces status reports, including reviews and records of the lessons learned.
• Performs all production tasks delegated by the producer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in an appropriate field, such as film production or any other related discipline;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in similar production role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Good knowledge of artistic, financial, editorial, technical and administrative activities related to production;
• Extensive knowledge of post-production and collective agreements in the audiovisual field;
• Considerable experience working with project management and collaboration tools;
• Adept at creating harmonious professional relationships;
• Professional recognition and strong credibility with filmmakers and production staff.
• Bilingualism in both official languages (French and English), oral and written

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Strong sense of organization and responsibility, demonstrates judgement, leadership, creativity, autonomy, thoroughness, positivity, initiative, artistic sense and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical and structured, with the ability to understand technique and technical processes.

Interested candidates with the above qualifications are invited to apply in writing, including a copy of their resume to cv@nfb.ca, BY AUGUST 30, 2022, citing competition number: JR-00123199.
The NFB is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that's reflective of Canadian society. It promotes initiatives such as employment equity and encourages candidates to voluntarily indicate in their cover letter if they are a woman, a member of a First Nations group, Inuk, Metis, a person with a disability, or a member of a visible-minority group.
The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs.
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $73,777.00-$93,407.00 per year