Careers & Volunteering

With over 85 world premieres, GCTC has made a strong commitment to advancing Canadian theatre and the creation of Canadian plays. The company has a long history of creating theatre that is compassionate, thought provoking and immediately relevant. 

GCTC is located in Ottawa and includes a 262 seat, modern main stage theatre and a black box, flexible studio space.  We own and operate the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre and take our role of mentoring, supporting and sharing our resources with the artistic community seriously. In fact, this is an integral part of our identity as an arts organization.  

GCTC work culture:

• We are passionate about live theatre, the performing arts, and our local arts community;

• We work to continually increase accessibility, inclusivity and diversity;

• We are proud ambassadors for our theatre company in the local and global community;

• We strive to create a collaborative, fun, and creative environment;

• We are resourceful, compassionate, intuitive and innovative.

Current Postings

JOB POSTING: Marketing & Communications Manager

Salary: $45,000 to $52,000 + benefits package

GCTC is seeking a Marketing & Communications Manager to add to our team. The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of all marketing and communications strategies for the company.

The work for this position takes place primarily in the GCTC administrative offices, located in the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre. The admin offices are shared with the production department and resident companies and is a vibrant and active place.

Hours and Schedule

The Marketing & Communications Manager is a full-time, permanent position. The schedule fluctuates with the flow of the season. Though the hours for this position are primarily Monday to Friday from 9-5pm, this role also involves evening and weekend activities around programming and special events.

Marketing & Communications Manager

The Marketing & Communications Manager works collaboratively with the Managing Director and reports directly to the Artistic Director. This position is responsible for providing leadership in marketing and communication and ensures the accessibility of web and print content, in line with GCTC’s goals and objectives. The Marketing component of the position includes working alongside the designer of record and the Artistic Director in the conceptualization of artistic season designs, and the creation and implementation of a marketing plan that proactively reflects and supports the long-term goals and orientation of the organization. The position is also the main point of contact for media and the community, coordinating with artists and administration to tell our organization’s story and promote our work. This position works closely with and oversees the work of the Marketing Coordinator.

The Marketing and Communications Manager, in concert with the Artistic Director, will annually review the Marketing and Communications plan.

Selected Responsibilities

Marketing

• In concert with the Artistic Director, conceptualizes, creates and implements the annual advertising, marketing and promotional campaign strategy for all GCTC events, activities and core programming;

• Assists in planning and coordinating the production, printing and distribution of the season brochure;

• Works with the Managing Director in the negotiation and management of annual marketing contracts with artists for outsourced work;

• Manages the production, printing, and distribution of all marketing materials;

• Creates and collects the content for house programs and coordinates with designer(s);

• Leads the planning and oversees the implementation of print and digital advertising;

• Working with the Marketing Coordinator, oversees the implementation of social media campaign;

• Works with the Managing Director in the development and management of the annual marketing and communications budget;

• Creates and manages the annual strategy for individual production ticket sales and works to stimulate increased audience interest;

• Oversees website content and updates;

• Creates and manages the season launch and annual subscription campaign;

• Implements and monitors single ticket campaign ads (electronic and printed), printed materials, social media, special offers;

• Is responsible for social media community management;

• Builds and maintains relationships with advertising partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors;

• Coordinates effective distribution of printed materials including, but not limited to; inserts, brochures, postcards, flyers, posters;

• Coordinates annual subscription renewal mailing and subsequent subscription mailings;

• Updates and manages theatre marquee.

Communications

• Maintains and expands the company's profile in the public realm and generates interest in the company's projects;

• Develops and writes press releases, as required, for all GCTC activities and events/presentations throughout the season;

• Acts as liaison between the media and GCTC production team and artists, arranging and attending interviews as required;

• Ensures productive relations with audiences, the media, the community and other

• partners;

• Ensures the consistency, clarity and accuracy of GCTC communications, including editing, writing, proofreading, both in printed materials and web-based materials;

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, schedules and coordinates video and photography for all promotions;

• Organizes content creation for GCTC Blog;

• Attends production meetings as required to ensure media/promotional plan is well organized;

• As required, attends GCTC events to provide social media promotion;

• Creates/seeks out opportunities for print/internet articles to raise awareness and profile of the theatre.

To Apply

Email your application to managingdirector@gctc.ca with the following by July 3, 2026 at 4:00pm EST:

1) Current Resume

2) Cover Letter that addresses your experience suited for this role and your interest in a position with GCTC.

We are also open to applications in other formats such as video or audio. Please use whichever format suits you best. We will still require a current resume.

Please include the title of the job you are applying for (i.e. “Marketing & Communications Manager”) in the subject line of the email, and please add your name and the job title to every file you send us.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the application process. If you would like to apply but need additional time, or if this application puts up barriers, we encourage you to get in touch with us before the deadline at jobs@gctc.ca.

GCTC is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equity and inclusion and strongly encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities and intersecting identities to apply.

If you have questions about the position or the application process, please reach out to us at managingdirector@gctc.ca and a member of our team will get back to you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Accessibility

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the application process. 

• The entrance to the building is at step-free ground level with two sets of two doors, and one of each set is automatic

• The lobby of GCTC is open to the public and, especially during openings night celebrations, it can be a noisy and vibrant place

• Working in the box office will involve many conversations with other staff and patrons, in person, over the phone and by email

• The upper floor offices and upper lobby are accessible via elevator

• The upstairs offices are open-concept, with an open, shared break-area

• GCTC is a no-scent zone, and patrons and staff are discouraged from wearing scents of any kind

• Dogs are welcome in the lobby during the day, and staff can bring their own to work

• The interviews for all positions below will be conducted by remote video calling

Anti-racism/anti-oppression

GCTC recognizes that it is not separate from cultural conversations about race and oppression. Our theatre’s name pays tribute to a nation with a history of oppression and our mandate to foster “Canadian” work has often excluded the very peoples upon whose land we perform. We are currently examining our practices and engaging in company-wide discussions with a goal of moving further toward anti-racism and anti-oppression. We hope you’ll join us in this ongoing effort.

Questions? 

We would LOVE to hear from you! Please direct any questions, comments or concerns to jobs@gctc.ca. 

Volunteering at GCTC

The Great Canadian Theatre Company is proud to recognize our current and past outstanding volunteers who have worked tirelessly to get us here.

We recruit fun, energetic, reliable theatre lovers (16 years of age or older) to act as ushers, to prepare mail-outs and assist with special events and fundraisers.

Registered, trained volunteers can sign up for shifts by visiting our volunteer hub.