Head of Lighting - Oakville, Canada - Sheridan College

Sheridan College

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Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The incumbent exercises responsibility for the development, co-ordination, execution and safe operation of a variety tasks related to providing all of Theatre Sheridan's lighting requirements as they pertain to activities in the Macdonald Heaslip Hall, Studio Theatre and Multi-Purpose Instructional Space.

What You'll be Doing

Coordinating with lighting designers and directors to determine requirements for Theatre Sheridan productions.

Administering the budgets and monitoring the expenditure of same for maintenance, repair and ordering of inventory for all prop needs.

Producing technical drawings as needed to assist students in preparation for production crew assignments.

In collaboration with other Theatre Sheridan staff and students, maintaining updated equipment inventory documentation throughout rehearsal and performance process.

Coordinating the use of lighting equipment.

Overseeing the work on Theatre Sheridan production crew.

Supporting classroom work periods for Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry, Performing Arts Prep programs.

Collaborating with instructors to prepare materials, equipment, tools for in-class instruction

Maintaining, evaluating, and upgrading Theatre Sheridan's facilities and lighting equipment stock in consultation with other Theatre Sheridan staff.

Making recommendations and assisting in equipment purchases in coordination with Facilities, Capital Planning, IT, and Health and Safety Departments.

Other related duties as required.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You have a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

2-year diploma in Technical Production for Theatre / Lighting or a relevant field of study.

Minimum of three years experience as Head of Lighting in a theatre or live event venue (Equivalency will be considered).

Detailed knowledge of ETC Eos, ETC Nomad lighting board software (Ion Classic, Ion XE20)

Understanding of network signal workflow; working knowledge of emerging theatre-specific lighting infrastructure.

Completed Working at heights, Fall Arrest/Prevention training, valid Elevated Lift operator ticket.

Who We Are:

For more information, visit:
Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty/Department:
Animation, Arts and Design

Campus Location:
Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) This position is currently working on-site.

Employee Group:
Support Staff

Payband:
I

Hourly Range:
$ $41.94

Hours/Week: 37.5

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Application Details:

Please note this is a 10 month per year position (August 1- June 15) with an annual layoff period of two months.

Application Deadline:
June 12, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.

Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.