WARDROBE SUPERVISOR (BAND LEVEL 8)

April 17, 2026

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR (BAND LEVEL 8)

School of Fine Arts

Grenfell Campus

(8-Month Contractual Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a temporary assignment, subject to departmental approval

DUTIES

The Wardrobe Supervisor will report to the Technical Director and be responsible for maintaining and operating a professionally equipped costume shop for the Theatre Program in the School of Fine of Arts. Duties include purchasing materials; drafting patterns; working with faculty to realize costume designs; cutting, sewing, and constructing costumes; maintaining and overseeing the program's wardrobe bank; and performing other related duties as required. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to develop curriculum, and teach and assess students across four years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Considerable experience (3-5 years) in professional theatrical costuming; graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Fine Arts is required; or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate must have knowledge of all craft areas of costume construction and design, including pattern drafting, cutting, sewing, dyeing, and painting, as well as experience working with unconventional fabrics. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level would be an asset.

SALARY $65,079 - $76,340 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE May 4, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to Grenfell Campus - Memorial University, University Avenue, Corner Brook, Room AS374, phone (709) 637-4097, or e-mail [email protected].

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.