Theatre Practitioner - Banff, Canada - Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Banff, Canada

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Theatre Practitioner - Level 3 (Sound/omni tech):

This is a term position from May 27 to September 6, 2024

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain.

In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) - comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations - as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai.

We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity:

The Theatre Practitioner Level - Sound/omni tech provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and events.

This role supports the aims and objectives of Performing Arts by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient and precise departmental production requirements of all assigned events, programs and activities on campus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, below are some key accountabilities:

Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity
Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
Provide technical production support for music concerts and a wide variety of other productions including dance, opera, and theatre
Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music, new music, rock, pop and others
Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic'ing up performers
Help ensure shows run smoothly, working in partnership with a variety of technical crews

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
Completion of a degree, diploma, or related certificate in Technical Theatre
Must be proficient in the use of computers and multimedia and able to operate specialized equipment
Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast paced environment
Knowledge of Acoustic Theory, Electronics Theory, and Electro-Mechanical Theory

Special Requirements:

Employment Terms and Benefits:

This position pays $31.51 per hour, working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
This is a term position from May 2
September 6, 202
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing options (Based on availability)
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (at Maclab Bistro and Vistas)
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate first month free for new members (includes pool, climbing wall and gym.)
Professional development
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate first month free for new staff

Application Process:

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team.

We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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