Theatre Technicians

City of St. Albert; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government is looking for a Theatre Technician to join their Community Services department. The role involves overseeing technical aspects of live performances at the Arden Theatre, ensuring production quality, and providing excellent customer service. Preferred candidates should have a technical theatre background and be able to lift equipment. The wage ranges from $25.24 to $30.74 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting, sound, and staging for events.
• Standard First Aid and Forklift certifications are an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment related to lighting and sound for the theatre.
• Manage technical aspects of live performances.
• Assist with the maintenance of production equipment.

Skills

Technical theatre skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Minimum 2-year technical theatre program or equivalent

Tools

Live Audio (Digital consoles)

Theatrical Lighting (ETC consoles)

Video distribution systems

Job description

Overview

Requisition #: 25 / 145 Job #: J0925-0302 Job Type : Casual Job Category : Cultural Services Positions : 3 Salary / Wage : 25.24 - 30.74 / Hour Location : 5 St. Anne Street, St. Albert

Cultivate your Career

Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.

The Opportunity

The City of St. Albert is recruiting individuals to join our Community Services department as Theatre Technician with the Arden Theatre. The Arden Theatre welcomes more than 65,000 patrons to over 150 events annually.

Reporting to the Technical Director, this position will be responsible for performing organizational functions related to the technical aspects of production including acting as the technical liaison for various venues and assisting with the maintenance of productions equipment.

This position will also at times be the lead role in managing and directing the technical portion of live performances and events; ensuring good production quality, assisting with the safety and security of performers, patrons, staff and volunteers, all while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects and equipment related to lighting, sound, and staging for the Arden Theatre and temporary venues in a festival setting.
• Aspects and equipment related to electrical, plumbing, and temporary structures for the outdoor site in a festival setting.
• Equipment related to carpentry and rigging in the creation of production in The Arden Theatre and of temporary festival venues.
• Setup, operation of equipment, and possibility of team lead of crew specific to production in The Arden Theatre.

The individuals we seek are team players with high levels of interpersonal skill and diplomacy to interact with a variety of internal and external clients such as staff, user groups, media, artists, agents, public and volunteers. This position will draw on your abilities to collaborate, troubleshoot, and multi-task.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year technical theatre program or equivalent from an accredited institution or 2 years of theatre / event / festival experience.
• Preferred candidates will have competency in all elements of technical theatre.
• Standard First Aid, Fall arrest, Elevated work platform and Forklift certifications are considered an asset.
• Applicants should have a strong understanding of industry best practices and technological advancements, Live Audio (Digital consoles, Monitors, wireless microphones), Theatrical Lighting (ETC consoles, Automated lighting fixtures, network distribution and control) and video distribution systems.
• A valid class 5 drivers’ licence is preferred.
• Must be capable of physically lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stand and walking for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions.

Hours of Work

Casual hours dependent on event bookings

Compensation

The wage ranges from $25.24 - $30.74 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a satisfactory police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

Application Information

• Please upload a resume when applying for this opportunity. These will need to be uploaded as two separate documents.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.

Closing Statement

We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.