Theatre Technician - Part-Time - OCPA

Town of Oakville; Oakville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the performing arts seeks a dedicated part-time technician to support events at the Oakville Centre. This role involves operating advanced audio and lighting systems, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for performances. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in technical theatre, demonstrating skills in lighting design, audio engineering, and stage management. With a passion for the arts and a commitment to excellence, you will play a crucial role in creating memorable experiences for audiences. Join a vibrant team and contribute to the cultural fabric of Oakville while honing your technical skills in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year diploma or degree in Technical Theatre with 3 years related experience.
• Proficiency in lighting design and audio engineering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain backstage equipment for events at the Oakville Centre.
• Set up and troubleshoot audio and lighting systems for various performances.

Skills

Lighting design

Audio engineering

Set construction

Carpentry

Rigging

Stage management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Two-year college diploma or university degree in Technical Theatre

Tools

DiGiCo SD consoles

Grand MA lighting control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details:
Part-Time

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025.

This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and June 30, 2025.

This is a part-time position working up to 24 hours per week.

Job Responsibilities:

Operation and maintenance of backstage equipment including work as a stage hand in a safe and efficient manner for all events at the Oakville Centre. The backstage area of the theatre is a very sophisticated environment full of potential hazards and the requirement for this position to maintain a safe environment cannot be overemphasized.

This work includes primary duties as follows:

• Audio Technician - Set up / Operation of DiGiCo SD consoles and other mixing consoles, install microphones, effects and dynamics processing, playback devices, amplifiers, and speaker systems for events at the Oakville Centre and other venues as necessary. Troubleshoot, operate and mix sound for various events including theatre, musical theatre, spoken word, amplified music concerts and dance; Set up, troubleshoot and operate video projection systems. Program and operate audio playback systems such as QLab for theatrical use.

• Lighting Technician – Programming and operation of Grand MA lighting control systems, create effective lighting for dance, theatre, musical theatre and all types of concerts. Hang, circuit, colour and focus conventional and moving lights. Program and operate lighting consoles. Operate a follow spotlight. Install and program DMX based control systems. Troubleshooting and maintaining conventional, automated and LED stage fixtures.

• Stage Technician - Set up scenery and staging for all types of events. Repair scenic elements, rig flying scenery, operate single purchase fly system and perform scene changes for all types of events.

• Theatre equipment and building maintenance.

• Limited supervision of events in the Oakville Centre Studio Theatre - Supervise clients and crew in this venue and oversee all technical aspects of those events.

Qualifications:

• Two-year college diploma or university degree in Technical Theatre coupled with 3 years related experience in a road house environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• A passion for the performing arts is essential in this fast-paced environment, with background in technical theatre.

• Familiarity with a live performance environment is critical.

• Skills required are: Lighting design, light board operation (proficiency programming Grand MA consoles is required), audio engineer (proficiency with DiGiCo SD consoles is required), set construction, carpentry, rigging, stage management, training, working with community volunteer crews.

• Requires: Scissor lift training, Working at Heights certification and first aid / CPR.

• Successful completion of the Natural Resources Canada – Pyrotechnic Card – Theatrical required within 12 months of hire.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.

• Requires advanced problem solving skills, job estimation skills, resourcefulness and possession of the initiative to perform at a high standard with little supervision.

• Proven communication, interpersonal and customer skills are critical. The ability to work as part of a team is critical.

• Successful candidates, who are new hires and/or who have not performed in this position previously will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, with vulnerable sector screening, dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.

The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts is a unique operation within the Town of Oakville, requiring an experienced person to provide technical support. The position reports to the Supervisor, Technical Services.

DATED: January 1, 2025

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.