Job (Calgary): Technical Director – Vertigo Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 39.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended health and dental plan

Vacation pay

Descripción de la vacante

Vertigo Theatre is seeking a dynamic Technical Director to oversee all technical aspects for productions in our Calgary venues. You will lead technical crews, ensure accurate budget adherence, and collaborate with designers to realise set, lighting, sound and projection concepts.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and hands-on experience with theatre technology and safety protocols. Join a team committed to artistic excellence and community engagement.

Formación

• Degree in Technical Theatre with 3 years’ professional theatre experience.
• Extensive knowledge of all elements of theatre production.
• Project management experience in a supervisory role.
• Technical skills in lighting, sound, projections and special effects.
• Strong working knowledge of Vectorworks.
• Experience leading and supervising a crew.
• Valid driver’s license; safety policies adherence.

Responsabilidades

• Work with all technical and creative personnel to ensure open communication between departments.
• Supervision of all technical crew and technical elements for productions.
• Coordinate venue maintenance and crew needs with Rentals Manager.
• Adhere to budget guidelines set by Production & Facility Manager.
• Collaborate with designers on set, lighting, sound, and projection designs for effectiveness and safety.
• Create technical drawings for construction of sets and props.
• Source and order equipment to realize designs.
• Build or supervise building of special effects and electrical devices.
• Manage material deliveries to the carpenter in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory lists and ensure operation of theatre systems.
• Assist with facility maintenance as needed.

Conocimientos

Technical theatre

Project management

Crew supervision

Lighting design

Vectorworks

Communication

Budgeting

Safety & compliance

Educación

Degree in Technical Theatre

Herramientas

Vectorworks

Excel

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Calgary): Technical Director – Vertigo Theatre

Job (Calgary): Technical Director – Vertigo Theatre

Vertigo Theatre has entertained audiences for over 42 years. We are located at the base of the Calgary Tower, which is home to our administration and ticket offices as well as our two performance venues. We program the BD&P Mystery Theatre Series and are also home to a variety of arts organizations that rent our performance venues throughout the season. Our diverse audience includes young adults to urban professionals and seniors.

The Ideal Candidate

Vertigo Theatre is looking for a dynamic, collaborative team member with a passion for theatrical innovation, mentorship and training. The candidate will have proven experience, the ability to manage technical theatre installations, assist with budget tracking, and overall production and facility planning.

Reporting to the Production & Facility Manager.
The Technical Director for the Mystery Series (TD) is responsible for overseeing all technical elements for productions produced and/or presented by the Society for Vertigo Mystery Theatre.

• Work with all technical and creative personnel to ensure that there is open communication between all departments
• Supervision of all technical crew and technical elements for productions
• Working with the Rentals Manager, coordinating venue maintenance and crew needs
• Adhere to all budget guidelines as determined by the Production & Facility Manager.
• Work with designers reviewing set, lighting, sound, projection designs to insure
  effectiveness, efficiency, cost and safety.
• Create technical drawings for construction of sets and hard props for the carpenter
• Research, source and order the best equipment to be used to realize designs
• Build or oversee the build of any special effects and electrical devices
• Using the vertigo van by picking up and arranging materials are delivered to the
  carpenter in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date inventory lists as well as the operation and maintenance
  of all theatre systems and inventories
• Assisting the Production & Facility Manager with facility maintenance

Qualifications

• Degree in Technical Theatre with Three (3) years’ experience working in a professional theatre company or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Have an extensive knowledge of all elements of theatre production
• Project management experience in a supervisory role
• Technical skills in lighting, sound, projections and special effects
• A Strong working knowledge of Vectorworks
• Experience leading and supervising a crew
• Experience working with designers and directors
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Maintain a high quality of workmanship, achieving the attention to detail that the Theatre requires
• Ensure the safety of the workplace by helping to establish and then adhering to all health, security and safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to all budget guidelines as determined by the Production & Facility Manager Facility Manager
• Familiarity with scenic construction techniques and cost estimation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Additional skills

• Experience working in a producing theatre company
• Comfortable working at heights
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Preference will be given to persons holding additional certificates for one, or all of the
  following; PAL, Standard First Aid, Fall Arrest, Pyrotechnics. Or willingness to obtain
• Experience working in Excel spreadsheets using formulas

Vertigo Theatre encourages a team-oriented environment. All personnel are required to
participate in a wide range of activities or take on additional responsibilities from time to time that may be outside of the Core Responsibilities & Duties for each position.

Hours
44 hours per week (with evenings and weekends when required)

Compensation
$850 – $950 per week based on experience plus 4% Vacation pay
Extended health and dental plan after 3 months with cost shared between employee and employer

Start Date
July 29 2019 – June 22 2020

Deadline to submit: The position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is selected. Interviews will start July 15 2019