Adecco is currently recruiting Costume Dressers for the upcoming Cirque du Soleil production in Ottawa. This is a unique opportunity to work backstage with world-class performers and play an essential role in the seamless execution of one of the world's most spectacular live entertainment experiences.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have costume and wardrobe experience, and enjoy working behind the scenes in live productions, we'd love to hear from you.

- Pay rate: $25.00/hour
- Location: Ottawa, ON
- Shifts: 5 days per week (subject to change according to the show schedule)
- Job type: Temporary | Part-time
- Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Here’s why you should apply:

- 4% vacation paid weekly
- Paid weekly accurate and on time
- Strong health and safety programs
- Medical and dental benefits once qualified
- Free training programs
- New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

- Presetting all costumes and props backstage during show call according to daily cast changes
- Running cue track and assisting artists with dressing and quick changes
- Being prepared to quickly answer requests in English coming from artists, wardrobe staff or technical staff under stressful circumstances
- Maintaining integrity and safety of all costumes and costume accessories (this includes emergency repairs, alteration work and mending work)
- Daily washing of costumes (this includes hand wash and machine wash)
- Daily inspecting of all costumes for holes, tears or stains




- Maintaining a clean and secure work environment (this includes weekly cleaning of backstage dressing areas and all other wardrobe spaces)
- Helping with the set-up and tear-down of the wardrobe department, dressing rooms, laundry room and stock room
- Carrying out all other wardrobe projects and tasks assigned by HOW.

Requirements:

- A minimum of three year of experience as a professional costume dresser with experience in costume repairs on large-scale stage productions
- Fluency in English (ability to read and speak) is essential
- Ability to communicate directly with artists calmly and professionally
- Good health and good eye-sight necessary
- Being comfortable working in dark, confined spaces for long periods of time
- Being comfortable working under pressure in a stressful and everchanging workplace
- Ability to use domestic as well as industrial sewing machines and ability to hand stitch
- Ability to lift and carry weights up to 15kg
- Wearing black clothing (long sleeves, long pants, flat shoes) while on duty
- Being available to work 6 days a week for a total average of 45 hours a week
- Being committed to the whole city run.
- Ability to kneel frequently.
- Ability to climb up and down stairs with heavy laundry baskets.
- Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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📌 Costume Dresser (Ottawa)
🏢 Adecco Canada
📍 Ottawa