Theatre Technician

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Lighting Technician (Theatre Practitioner level 3- Lighting/Omni tech) to join our team. This is an omni tech position encompassing the staging, lighting, sound and video departments. It is understood and expected that the applicant have a specialty and basic competencies in the remaining departments. Job tasks will include working across all technical areas depending on the nature of the production.

The Theatre Practitioner Level 3 provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and activities. 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 and activities which fall under the jurisdiction of Performing Arts department.

**Duties**:

- Set up and operate lighting equipment for events, performances, or productions
- Ensure proper lighting effects are achieved to enhance the overall production quality
- 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
- Ability to hang & focus lights
- Ability to assist in the projections department
- Assist with general stage carpentry set ups for concerts and dance shows
- Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
- Understanding of theatrical rigging
- Run shows as running crew
- For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs
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**Requirements**:

- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
- Has completed a formal theatre education
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media 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

Special Requirements

Employment Terms and Benefits
- This position pays $31.51per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- This is a term position from May 27 - September 10, 2024
- Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:

- Staff housing options (based on availability)
- Professional Development
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
- Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff

Application Process

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $31.51 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- lighting: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-27