Venue Technician

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Barrie seeks a Venue Technician to oversee technical services for events at local theatres. You will handle equipment setup, operation, and provide technical support. Candidates should hold a college diploma in Theatre Arts and have experience in a production environment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Paid vacation and sick days

Pension plan access

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Discounted City Fitness Memberships

Qualifications

• One year of experience in theatre or production environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer technical services for events.
• Set-up and maintain professional theatre equipment.
• Provide technical advice to theatre renters.

Skills

Set building knowledge

Theatre audio and lighting systems

Public relations

Customer service skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

College Diploma in Theatre Arts-Technical Production

Job description

Recreation and Culture Services builds vibrant, healthy, active and connected communities by providing facilities and programs that give all Barrie residents an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Key responsibilities include identifying community recreation needs and interests, developing and delivering recreation opportunities which meet these needs and interests, maintaining and operating recreational and cultural facilities to provide a setting for these activities, and managing the provision of space to external community providers and groups.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Venue Management, the Venue Technician position is responsible for planning and administering all technical services for assigned events and performances at the Five Points Theatre, the Georgian Theatre and Meridian Place. Specifically, this position is responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of professional theatre equipment and tools and operating sound and lighting system. Additionally, this position also provides technical advice to renters of the theatre facilities. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the successful delivery of shows, events and performances by overseeing the technical requirements.

Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Theatre Arts-Technical Production, Theatre Production or related discipline

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities in a theatre or production company work environment
• Demonstrated experience with theatre audio and lighting systems

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• General knowledge of set building, design and related safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair lighting and audio equipment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and use reason and judgment to develop conclusions or solutions to problems
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines or peak period workloads
• Ability to exert effort to lift, push, pull, or carry objects for long periods of time
• Thorough customer service and communication skills
• Basic computer literacy in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as required

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Other Important Information

Location: Five Points Theatre and Georgian Theatre

Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range: Pay Level: Level 5, Yearly Salary: $67,371.20 to $80,683.20, Hourly Pay Rate: $32.39 to $38.79

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.