Job (Fort Saskatchewan): Theatre Technician – Shell Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Alberta is seeking a Theatre Technician to manage the Shell Theatre’s audio, visual, and lighting systems within the Dow Centennial Centre in Fort Saskatchewan. You will support events, configure equipment, and interact with visiting artists and groups.

The role requires experience in production management, touring productions, and venue configurations, with strong carpentry, lighting, audio, and video knowledge and proficiency in common software tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a technical theatre program or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–5 years directly related experience.
• Knowledge in carpentry, lighting, audio and video.
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, Adobe, Windows Media, QuickTime and AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain audio, visual and lighting equipment for the Shell Theatre and DCC venues.
• Oversee technical requirements for events and accommodate artists' requests.
• Prioritize workloads and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and artistic integrity of performances.

Skills

Production management

Touring productions

Venue reconfigurations

AutoCAD drafting

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Windows Media

QuickTime

Education

Technical theatre diploma/degree

Tools

AutoCAD drafting

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Windows Media

QuickTime

Job description

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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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Job (Fort Saskatchewan): Theatre Technician – Shell Theatre

Theatre Technician
Competition #201224
One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position

Reporting to the Shell Theatre Supervisor, the Theatre Technician is responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of the audio, visual and lighting equipment in the performing arts theatre and other venues within the Dow Centennial Centre. The Theatre Technician will oversee all technical requirements and deliver related professional services for all events within the DCC, and on occasion within other City facilities. Included is accommodating requests made by performing artists and user groups, often with little advanced notice and finding solutions to maintain the safety and/or artistic integrity of the performance.

Candidates will have demonstrated experience in production management, touring productions and venue reconfigurations. A diploma or degree from a technical theatre program or equivalent and minimum 2 to 5 years directly related experience is required. Knowledge and experience in carpentry, lighting, audio and video, and proficiency in a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Windows Media, Quick Time and AutoCAD drafting is essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and organize workloads and must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills to interact professionally and effectively with both external and internal stakeholders.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $54,059 to $63,599 per annum.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

For more information on employment with the City of Fort Saskatchewan, please visit our website at: www.fortsask.ca

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises only those under consideration will be contacted.