So you always wanted to run a parade. Here is your chance

So, you always wanted to run a parade. Here is your chance. The Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival is looking for a Parade Manager for next summer. The job description is below. Please note I am in Iceland till Tuesday morning, so if you have questions please respond, by email, to my associate Margo Harris at margo@torontocaribbeancarnival.com.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:Parade Operations, Manager (5 months contract position April -August)

JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient planning and execution of Parade for the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the events outlined in the Summary of Responsibilities.  The incumbent is also responsible for the management, supervision and execution of the of Junior Carnival Parade and Grand Parade activities.

This is a multi-dimensional position which requires an individual who is a self-starter, with strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to relate to the many different entities involved in the planning and execution of the Festival.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. (a)The Junior Carnival, ensuring that:
• Liaise with Festival Administrator to ensure all permits and Licenses are obtained.
• Receive all non-competitive guest bands applications and fees and determine in conjunction with CAO which applications are to be accepted for the parade.
• Meetings with City of Scarborough, and all the relevant authorities e.g. Police, EMS, Fire Services, Transportation, Malvern Community, Parks Recreation and Forestry etc.
• Liaising with bandleaders relative to junior parade planning and execution.
• Work closely with the Events Logistics Execution Manager to ensure that Logistical arrangements are successfully completed and Executed.
• Prepare all approved entertainment contracts for the Jr. Carnival Parade
• Work closely with OCPA to present the Junior Showcase performance after the parade
• Responsible for communication to residents in the Scarborough and Toronto areas advising of the date and time of the event in writing and distribution of letters.
• Work closely with Festival Administrator and Event Manager assigned to Jr Carnival Parade.

(b)   The Carnival Grand Parade including:
• Liaise with the Festival Administrator all permits and Licenses pertinent to the parade are obtained.
• Receive all non-competitive guest bands applications and fees and determine in conjunction with CAO which applications are to be accepted for the parade.
• Meeting with the Police Special Events Unit, EMS, and Fire Department on matters of parade security.
• Liaising with bandleaders and steelbands relative to parade planning and execution.
• Parade staging including site plans pertaining to parade flow, preparation of facilities pertaining to parade flow, permits, judging, mas’ bands assembly crew, midpoint/steelband exit crew and related marshaling activities.
• Work Closely with Festival Administrator and Event Managers Assigned to the Grand parade.
• Responsible for communication to residents in the Scarborough and Toronto areas advising of the date and time of the event in writing and distribution of letters.
• Work closely with the Festival Events Logistics and Execution Manager to ensure that Logistical arrangements and supplies are successfully completed and Executed.

2. Represent FMC at the city Liaison Committee meetings and FMC and Stakeholder meetings when required to do so.
3. Interfacing with Stakeholder Organisations namely TMBA,  and OSA (this deliverable includes the rules and regulation document) In collaboration with the CAO, preparation and presentation of a high level pro-forma event plan no later than (14) fourteen days prior to each event listed
4. To provide to the CAO the ongoing operational reports comparing plan versus actual at predetermined intervals.
5. Prepare all approved entertainment contracts for the Parades.
6. At all times, to adhere strictly to FMC’s Methods, Policies and Procedures to prepare a comprehensive events report within 21 days after the completion of the final Toronto Caribbean Carnival event.
7. Ensure the following is adhered:    
1. Logistical deliverables met according to the agreed plan
2. All Parades started and ended according to the stipulated time
3. All performing bands, both mas’ bands and steelbands must exit the CNE Compound prior to 5.00pm on parade day on to the Lakeshore Blvd.
4. There must be a clear and smooth flow of bands along the parade route throughout parade day.

COMPETENCIES:

Self-starter, flexible, energetic and motivated.
Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or other similar software package.
Strong Oral and written communication skills, demonstrating customer service orientation;
Strong organizational skills;
Ability to work under pressure with conflicting priorities.
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion in all matters;
Ability to work co-operatively with other staff to accomplish team and organizational objectives.

SALARY:Commensurate with Experience.

RESUME:

Interested applicants should submit their resume to the FMC office no later than November 30th 2014.

Resume can be email to margo@torontocaribbeancarnival.com attention Festival Administrator with the subject line “Parade Operations Manager”.

King of Trinidad Carnival is now running the Caribbean Carnival parade in Toronto

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Experienced hand at the wheel of Toronto’s Carnival. Curtis Eustace now the Parade Manager

Curtis Eustace

 Toronto, ON, 05.01.2013 – The Festival Management Committee announced today that Curtis Eustace has been named the Parade Operations Manager for this year’s Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.  The Parade annually attracts over 1-million spectators and participants.

Curtis Eustace is an experience parade organizer, cultural event promoter and participant in Carnival style events in Toronto and throughout the Caribbean.  He replaces long-time parade manager Sam Lewis who retired at the end of the 2012 festival.

Mr. Eustace is the founder and bandleader of two very successful Mas Bands in Toronto - Carnival Nationz and the All Spice Mas Band.  He has been an integral member of the Toronto Mas Band Association for over a decade, and was founding board member of the Festival Management Committee (the non-profit board that oversees the annual Toronto festival).

In 2012 Mr. Eustace was named as one of the top 50 persons of Caribbean Heritage living in Canada and promoting Caribbean culture.  Mr. Eustace is revered in Trinidad, the birthplace of the Carnival parade.  He has won the title of King of Carnival of Trinidad and Tobago a record nine times!  As well Mr. Eustace has promoted and managed large scale concerts and cultural events in Toronto.

“ This is a key appointment for the festival,” explained festival CEO Denise Herrera-Jackson. “Curtis responsible for the efficient planning and execution of the Grand Parade for the Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the execution of the of Junior Carnival Parade as well.  Curtis will make sure that all of the bands get out on the parade route and that we put on the BEST show that Toronto is ever going to see!”

The Junior Parade will be held Saturday July 20^th at Downsview Park in North Toronto.  The Grand Parade will be held on Saturday August 3 along Toronto’s Lakeshore Blvd.

About Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival

The Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts. Now in its 46th year, it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. As Carnival is an international cultural phenomenon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its environs will come alive as the city explodes with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Chutney, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. The Festival Management Committee oversees the running of North America’s largest outdoor festival.

Corporate sponsors of this year’s festival include: Scotiabank, The Toronto Star, CTV, CP-24, FLOW fm, The Canadian Federal Government, The Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, The Government of Canada, Tourism Toronto, The Greater Toronto Airports Authority, Ontario Place, Royal Ontario Museum, Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Public Library, Liberty Grand, and Grace Kennedy Foods.

For more information about the programmes and events, please visit the festival’s official website at www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The Festival Office is now located at 19 Waterman Avenue. Contact info: Tel: 416-391-5608; Fax: 416-391-5693; Email: info@ torontocaribbeancarnival.com.  Media Info: Stephen Weir Festival Publicist. Phone 416-489-5868 Cell: 416-801-3101 Email: Stephen@stephenweir.com