Event Technician: Audio, Lighting & Visuals Specialist

Uasu; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta Students' Union (UASU) seeks Event Technicians to ensure technical aspects of events run safely, smoothly, and on schedule across the Horowitz Theatre, SU venues, and Conference Centre. You will assemble and deploy audio, lighting, and projection systems in consultation with clients and staff.

This role requires hands-on knowledge, adaptability to varying production capacities, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in setup, interfacing and operation of audio, video and lighting systems.
• Understanding of event structures and roles, including performance protocols.
• Ability to maintain organization and control of technical systems and inventory.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights.
• WHIMIS, Fall-arrest, Aerial Lift, and First Aid Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deploy technical systems to event requirements or in consultation with clients to best meet their needs.
• Operate production systems, including audio, lighting, stage management and visuals/projection.
• Maintain equipment, inventory and tools in good working order.
• Lead and instruct Event Technical Assistants as required.
• Advise clients to meet technical requirements within contract terms, ensuring compliance with venue policies and safety.
• Report on client use time, problems and concerns.
• Work in production capacities including sound, lighting, video and stage management.
• Attend production and departmental meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as coordinated by the Technical Director.

Skills

Audio systems

Lighting systems

Communication skills

Equipment handling

Stage management

Education

Post-secondary education in technical theatre or related field

Job description

The University of Alberta Students' Union (UASU) seeks Event Technicians to ensure technical aspects of events run safely, smoothly, and on schedule across the Horowitz Theatre, SU venues, and Conference Centre. You will assemble and deploy audio, lighting, and projection systems in consultation with clients and staff.

This role requires hands-on knowledge, adaptability to varying production capacities, and strong communication and time-management skills.