Stagehand (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)Apply: Montreal, QC: Part time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): JR00008934Position Title:*Status of Employment:Temporary Short-Term (Durée déterminée)Position Language Requirement:*Language Skills:*Work at CBC/Radio-CanadaAt CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.Unposting Date:2026-10-20 11:59 PM### This role requires full time on-site presence.Your RoleWe are seeking stagehands to prepare, set up, install, assemble, tear down, load, unload and transport scenic elements, operate stage machinery and scenic equipment, and handle hands-on production tasks. Stagehands also prepare and configure filming locations to meet production requirements.Key Tasks: Prepare, position, install, assemble, strike, load, unload, transport, move and rearrange scenic elements according to instructions to meet production needs; procure required equipment and materials as needed.
Install and operate stage machinery and scenic equipment according to instructions to fulfil production requirements.
Operate forklifts, aerial platforms and other motorized vehicles to transport materials or access equipment for installations and adjustments; Perform basic cooking, food preparation and beverage service as requested for production needs.
Dismantle scenic elements according to instructions, salvaging and preserving reusable materials.
Assist in rigging scenic elements onto battens or other supports, and help establish safety perimeters during installations and manoeuvres.
Maintain clean, orderly and well-kept work areas, filming locations and scenic elements.
Touch up paint and carry out minor repairs on set elements as needed to fix damage or imperfections.
Set up dressing rooms, makeup areas and related furniture and props as needed.
Prepare location sites (including setting up wheelchair ramps, guardrails and scaffolding, and levelling ground) to address spatial and production constraints.
Keep studio doors closed to maintain a controlled production environment within the studio and surrounding areas.
Adhere to rules in effect and guidelines when bringing or moving motorized vehicles and live animals on set.
Receive, tag and store scenic equipment and materials and update inventory records; assist with regular inventory counts.
Ship, deliver and pick up scenic equipment and materials as directed, logging all incoming and outgoing inventory.
Inform staff of the availability and stock location of scenic equipment and materials.
Inspect returned equipment and materials for completeness and proper operation; Weigh scenic equipment and materials to determine loads for rigging or transport,
reporting figures as required.
share information verbally or in writing to ensure proper followup and to keep others informed.
Job Requirements: High-school diploma.
Twelve (12) months' relevant experience required to perform the duties satisfactorily, given that training is not directly or indirectly related to the job and given the variety of tasks involved (e.g., assembling sets during overnight shifts, working with furniture and props, working on live sets, working outdoors during galas).Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.
That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to
[email protected].
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest.
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Location:1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2Work Schedule:Part time
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📌 Stagehand (On Call) (French Services) (On Site)
🏢 Radio-Canada
📍 Montreal