Head Stage Carpenter
1 week ago
Head Stage Carpenter:
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.
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 Nation - 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:
Banff Centre welcomes artists from around the world to a space in the mountains for artistic and creative development. To support these artists, we are expanding our Performing Arts production team
The Head Stage Carpenter supports the aims and objectives of Banff Centre by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, timely and precise staging requirements of all events and activities as assigned which fall under the scope of the live performance area of Production.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Production Manager, Performing Arts, below are some key accountabilities:
- Provide efficient and reliable preparation, operation and maintenance of all stage machinery, rigging and scenery
- Operate and maintain a counterweight fly system. Perform yearly inspections of all components in accordance with established procedures.
- Rig motors, truss, drifts, spot lines, tracks, soft goods, and other equipment as required.
- Administration of stage carpentry operations, including the supervision of assigned crews with attention to safety procedures while staying within established budget, staffing, equipment, space and time limits.
- Produce technical documents and Vectorworks drawings that detail how shows will be setup within the performance spaces.
- Complete required show reports and distribute accordingly.
- Liaise with Lighting, Projections, Scenic, and Sound teams to become aware of all respective responsibilities within shows.
- Advance productions and answer questions pertaining to technical capabilities or usage of equipment in the building and the facility itself. Able to effectively implement approved technical designs for touring shows or inhouse productions.
- For scenic elements, stage carpentry projects, or other Banff Centre projects: plan, draft, assist in purchasing, and work in the shops to fabricate, paint, and finish pieces as required.
- Monitor project progress so that activity stays on budget and on time; problem solve potential challenges associated with program and show support and bring these thoughts to Management.
- Serve as stage manager as required.
Health and Safety
- Comply with Banff Centre Health and Safety practices and all health and safety policies.
- Act as the guardian of safety for all performers, faculty, staff, and all other personnel working or engaging in activities in the performance venue spaces.
- Conduct "toolbox meetings" before each load in, load out and other necessary working days onstage.
- Conduct walkthroughs and give the safety chat for program participants, faculty and other artists or staff on their first day onstage.
- Train practicums or junior staff in the correct and safe operation of all performing arts staging, rigging and shops equipment as required.
- Collaborate on and implement safety procedures and policies for the Theatre and Music buildings.
- Advise and collaborate with Management on a regular basis regarding the above.
General Assistance
- Manage departmental administration tasks including but not limited to: placing purchase and payment requests, purchase orders, general receiving, and processing invoices.
- Drive the Production truck and other Banff Centre vehicles in compliance with Banff Centre policies.
- When the practicum program is active: assist Management in the planning and management of practicum programs so that training is in alignment with Banff Centre objectives. Ensures that the participant's training objectives are met.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
- Completion of a postsecondary degree, diploma, or certificate in technical theatre, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least five years of recognized professional experience working in a professional theatre fly house, incl
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