Production Coordinator

Description

Pixar Canada is looking for a Production Coordinator for its new studio in Vancouver. Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films. The Vancouver studio will produce short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar characters from films such as Toy Story and Cars. This is an opportunity to be part of a new, diverse and talented team producing world-class digital character animation.

Summary of Job:

Maintains departmental records and reports used to track elements for the entire production, communicates to departmental personnel the day’s scheduled events affecting them, arranges key meetings and provides general administrative support. Supports Production Management and Lead(s) in internal departmental management and provides first point of contact for department team members. This position will report to the Production Manager and/or the Associate Production Manager.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Enter and maintain production data in the studio's production database to reflect scheduled, in-progress, and completed departmental work. Collaborate with other coordinators and managers to keep all data accurate and current.
Schedule meetings at the request of the Manager and Lead(s). Proactively maintain the calendar with alertness to topics, deadlines and conflicts. Manage the schedules of key personnel.
Ensure proper preparation for all meetings and reviews. Record and publish notes from meetings and reviews that accurately reflect action items and an appropriate sense of urgency.
Act as a point of coordination of work that enters and leaves the department. Provide administrative support as needed to ensure that communications are accurate and complete.
Proactively respond to requests for information and assistance from those within and outside of the department.
Helps maintain a positive team environment.