Work environment
Working Conditions
Cirque du Soleil is a community that brings together different people who come from the four corners of the world and from all kinds of personal horizons, reflecting the diversity of threads that make up the richness of the human tapestry. The company makes a point of respecting the individuality and the particular point of view of each one. This is why Cirque du Soleil has always endeavoured to maintain a work environment free from any form of discrimination and why it will continue to do so.
Cirque du Soleil subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity employment without distinction, exclusion or preference, in particular in the following areas: race, colour, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, age, status of life partnership, religion, beliefs, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, social status, HIV-AIDS, weight, size, disability and the use of any means to offset any disability.
The company is committed to providing and maintaining a harassment-free climate in the workplace, to guarantee each individual employee's physical and psychological integrity and to safeguard their dignity.
In addition to salary Cirque du Soleil's employee compensation packages include group insurance, a pension plan, paid holidays, etc. Cirque du Soleil also offers indirect benefits such as a subsidized cafeteria, free parking and no dress code requirements.
Health and safety are integrated in the core beliefs of the entire range of the company's operations. The activities of Cirque du Soleil carry several inherent risks such as the degree of difficulty in the performances of certain artists, intense stress related to the nature of the industry, work at heights and work with chemicals and heavy equipment. Cirque has undertaken to position itself as the entertainment industry benchmark in terms of health and safety and has been credited with several safety innovations, especially in connection with aerial acts.
Finally, Cirque du Soleil makes a special point of supporting cultural discovery and encouraging artistic creativity among its employees in the workplace. The company's contemporary art collection is on display with a view to providing them with a dynamic and stimulating work environment. Cirque also operates a programme to provide employees with free tickets to artistic events.