Job Description

We run movie theatres in small towns. We are looking for a supervisor who would support the work of the theatre managers. This support will be in all areas, such as building (helping to address maintenance concerns), digital issues (with point of sale or projection or communications equipment), HR issues (hiring and training staff), programming (working to make our movies exciting to the population we serve), and more. Some of this support can be at a distance (the office in Edmonton) and some of it will be on-site, from Cobourg to Yorkton to Dawson Creek and in between).

Our ideal candidate will have a small town background, so they know how to market and support operations in small towns. Our ideal candidate will have loads of home-grown common sense, and a great ability to communicate. This position will be supported by our Control goddess, who has been doing all the things our successful candidate will be asked to do for decades. Our tech department, and our office staff, and our geriatric owners (who are happy to tell you of the marketing successes they had in the 1970s) will all support this new position.

It is no secret that the cinema industry has changed since covid; small towns have changed; people's habits have changed. Our successful candidate will work to find ways to keep our cinemas clean, well run, interesting community gathering places.

This job is not bureaucratic. It could be a lot of fun and the source of considerable self satisfaction for the right candidate. It is an independent position, which means that if things go badly in one or more of the cinemas at the same time, the candidate will be independently overworked and stressed. When things go well, the candidate's ability to make their own schedule will be enjoyable.

Really, there are pages of dry text, interpreted by AI, that we can give you, to better define the position. The ideal candidate will be able to read what I have written here and imagine whether they want the job or not; whether they would be a good fit. Oh....and bring your own roller skates.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily operations across all theatre locations Lead, mentor, and manage theatre managers and staff Maintain consistent service, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction standards Support film booking, programming, and event planning Manage staffing, training, scheduling, and performance reviews Track budgets, expenses, payroll, and inventory Ensure regulatory compliance (health, safety, labour laws) Support marketing campaigns and local community partnerships Coordinate facility maintenance and equipment upkeep Travel regularly between theatre locations

What You Bring

5+ years in cinema, hospitality, or retail management (multi-location preferred) Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Experience with budgeting and operational planning Passion for movies and audience engagement Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication Comfort with flexible hours and frequent travel

What We Offer

A leadership role in a respected Canadian cinema chain Autonomy, creativity, and room for innovation Competitive salary, benefits. A collaborative, community-first team culture

Apply Now

Send your resume + a brief cover letter to katrina@magiclanterntheatres.ca

Subject: Operations Supervisor Application

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Experience:

Management: 5 years (required)
Willingness to travel:

50% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5H 0L9