Theatre Technician-Odyssey Theatre

Ottawa Festival Network; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant production team as a Theatre Technician for the summer season at Ottawa's premiere open-air theatre. You will collaborate closely with the Technical Director and Stage Manager, ensuring seamless technical operations during performances. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the arts in a dynamic environment, celebrating creativity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Q-Lab is required.
• First aid training and working safely at heights training are assets.

Responsibilities

• Technical set-up and strike.
• Operating lighting and/or sound for performances.
• Maintaining technical equipment.

Skills

Technical set-up

Troubleshooting

Q-Lab

Job description

Join our production team this summer as we celebrate our 38th season as Ottawa’s premiere open-air theatre. Our Theatre Under the Stars series transforms Ottawa’s beautiful Strathcona Park into a theatre venue along the banks of the Rideau River that attracts thousands each year.

CREATE! Series

From August 12-18, CREATE! will provide opportunities for professional artists, theatre enthusiasts, and newcomers to work together. The series will feature theatre, dance, mask and puppet-making, crafts, processions, storytelling, and other arts events designed to encourage participation from artists, youth, volunteers, and the public in a celebration of the arts.

Position: Theatre Technician

We are hiring a Theatre Technician for our summer season. You will work closely with the Technical Director and Stage Manager as a key member of our production team and be responsible for:

1. Technical set-up and strike;
2. Attending technical and dress rehearsals;
3. Operating lighting and/or sound for performances;
4. Maintaining technical equipment;
5. Troubleshooting and fixing problems if they arise; and
6. Assisting with the strike at the end of the run.

A valid driver’s license is required; access to a vehicle is an asset. First aid training and working safely at heights training are assets. Experience with Q-Lab is required.

Dates and Schedule

• Tech Set-up: August 9-12
• Opening event: August 13
• Technical rehearsals: August 14-15
• Performances: August 16-18
• Strike: August 19-20

Contract Duration: 11 days

Hours: Estimated

Salary: $22-24 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Odyssey Theatre celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful working environment. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all cultural backgrounds, disabilities, gender identities or expressions, religions, and sexual orientations.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

John Forster, General Manager, via email at: [email address]

For inquiries about the position, please contact us at: [contact information]