Theatre Technician - Prince Albert, SK, Canada - City of Prince Albert

Description

The City of Prince Albert is accepting applications for casual/part time Theatre Technicians. Hours will be scheduled according to the show season at the EA Rawlinson Centre.

This position will provide technical and other support to the artists, clients and the community users of the EA Rawlinson Centre of the Performing Arts. The technician will have experience in technical theatre. The position will also assist in any other duties as required to enhance the user experience at the EA Rawlinson Centre.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Key Event and Program Responsibilities.

• Work as part of an event crew (technicians and volunteers) to deliver services.
• Operate live audio console and related audio equipment for a variety of events including

mixing concerts, monitors, sound cue playback for theatre and dance events, etc.

• Operate ETC EOS (or similar) lighting console.
• Coordinate equipment needs with guest technicians and artists.|
• Willingness to learn all areas of and become proficient in theatre production support

including, but not limited to:
o Lighting - Hang, focus, and lighting board operations and maintenance
o Sound - Sound setups, basic mixing, band setups, sound checks
o Flies - Rigging and operation of manual fly system.
o Carpentry - Basic stage carpentry.
o Video - Set up and operations of projection systems.
o Set up, strike and theatre reset as required by each show and event.
o Read and/or interpret CAD drawings

• Provide on the day training, guidance and support to user groups, community members

and students using the theatre.

• Provide orientation as required equipment to volunteers and user groups.
• Ensure all working areas are well maintained, clean, tidy and organized.
• Work on regular building maintenance duties.
• May be required to complete a full walk through of the facility at the end of every

performance day and ensure all exterior doors are locked and secure.

• Setup tables, chairs and other banquet equipment for events in the Centre.

2. General Duties

• Attend to all inquiries through personal, telephone, and written communication.
• Follow acts, regulations, bylaws, agreements, policies and procedures.
• Follow regulations, acts and policies of Occupational Health & Safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience related to technical theatre
• A willingness and aptitude to learn the role
• May be required to take training on Fall arrest, Aerial lift training, Standard First Aid, WHMIS

Key Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with live sound; digital live mixing consoles and related audio equipment.
• Willingness to learn to and become proficient to work and assist with a wide range of

performance types including live music, theatre, dance, corporate presentations and
lobby events.

• Willing to assist in a wide range of performance types including live music, theatre,

dance, choirs, variety shows, corporate presentations and lobby events.

• Ability to work at heights and climb ladders.
• Capable of safely lifting 25 pounds to head height.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working in Windows and MacOS

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