Theatre Technician II: Stage & Performance Facilities

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

York University is seeking a casual (up to 24 hours per week) technical services staff member for the Performance Facilities in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design. The role supports five main venues and other spaces, serving both internal departments and external clients; the incumbent will read stage/light diagrams and operate sound, lighting and video consoles.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of post-secondary education in arts or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Three years post-secondary education in music, dance, theatre or video production or equivalent experience.
• Six months experience in music or stage production.
• Ability to read stage and lighting diagrams and interpret them.
• Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services in support of the academic mission of the School of Arts, Media, Performance & Design.
• Support five main venues and ancillary spaces for performances.
• Provide technical services to internal and external clients.
• Operate theatrical consoles including sound, lighting and video.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Judgment

OSH familiarity

Theatrical equipment

Reading diagrams

Theatrical consoles

Education

Post-secondary education in arts or related field

Job description

York University is seeking a casual (up to 24 hours per week) technical services staff member for the Performance Facilities in the School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design. The role supports five main venues and other spaces, serving both internal departments and external clients; the incumbent will read stage/light diagrams and operate sound, lighting and video consoles.

The successful candidate will have at least three years of post-secondary education in arts or equivalent experience