Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

4 weeks ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Douglas College Full time
Job Title: Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. As a Theatre and Stagecraft Technician, you will provide technical support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide instructional support to the Stagecraft program, including advising students on technical aspects of productions and supervising students during run of productions.
  • Provide technical support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities, including maintaining equipment, setting up and operating theatre equipment, and supervising students operating equipment.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repairs for Theatre Stage area, clean stage, booth and shop areas, and maintain and coordinate service of Stagecraft and facility equipment.
  • Communicate with college and community users to arrange and execute technical aspects of bookings and productions, deposit revenues from ticket sales, and compile information about ticket sales and generate reports.
Requirements:
  • Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
  • Completed a Degree program in Technical Theatre at a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent with three years' related work experience in a wide variety of technical theatre related areas or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Excellent working knowledge of safety measures used in a workshop/performance setting.
  • Experience supervising students in a post-secondary environment would be an asset.
  • Physical ability to complete the manual labour related to constructing and maintaining sets; ability to lift 20-40kg (40-60 pounds) safely.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum direct supervision as well as to establish priorities and achieve deadlines.
  • Problem solve, troubleshoot, and work collaboratively to find effective solutions.
  • Demonstrate proper and safe use of equipment in the performing arts and shop facilities.
  • Monitor the state of resources in a technical theatre setting, and to follow administrative procedures for the recommendation/requesting of necessary maintenance and/or upgrades.
  • Ability to interact professionally with various stakeholder groups and to support faculty and students, as needed.
  • Good working knowledge of ETC Lighting consoles, analogue and digital sound consoles, VectorWorks CAD, QLab and Isadora computer programs, rigging safety and procedures.
  • Analyse shop drawings in order to determine the cost of required supplies as well as source and order materials.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Maintain and track budgets.
  • A valid B.C. Driver's license.

This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment, and to contribute to the success of the Stagecraft Program and the Performing Arts Facilities. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for technical theatre, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.



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