Theatre Technician

**Job Details**:
Part-Time

**Posting Status**:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

**Salary**:
Starting at $34.66 per hour

**Temporary**:
Up to 24 hours per week, scheduled in accordance with bookings, and includes evenings and weekends.

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on June 30, 2025.

**This posting is for current and future opportunities and will be filled on an as needed basis. Applications will be considered for any openings that become available between now and June 30, 2025.**

**Responsibilities**:
To provide technical support for specialized equipment in the performance spaces at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre such as the Black Box theatre and Rehearsal Hall. This position reports to the Cultural Coordinator. Specific duties include:

- Maintaining specialized theatre, sound, video and computer equipment in the performance spaces.
- Providing technical support to clients, users and staff to ensure equipment is used properly.
- Operating and providing technical set-up and support for clients as well as for performances in the Black Box theatre and Rehearsal Hall.
- Programs and operates a computer controlled-lighting control console.
- Hangs circuits, colours and focuses theatrical lighting instruments.
- Operates a 20' personnel lift to access lights being focused.
- Assists with the hanging of scenery, lights and curtains.
- Cleans and maintains lighting fixtures, the stage and all its accessories.
- Sets up and operates audio console and audio equipment owned by the Town of Oakville.
- Ensures all warranty requirements are maintained and ensures operating procedure and maintenance is followed according to warranty requirements.
- Follows policies and procedures and demonstrates excellent customer service relations.
- Reports to the Cultural Coordinator with regular communication about any problems and/or recommendations regarding equipment and facilities which may affect the safe operation of the areas.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- The successful applicant will have a college diploma or degree or other recognized technical qualifications specializing theatre or production for live events
- 3 years’ experience either in a professional environment or the equivalent work experience.
- Significant Theatre technician experience is also required including the operation of lighting, sound and rigging for theatre productions.
- Some experience with wiring and maintenance of audio equipment is needed.
- Emergency First Aid with CPR B
- Lift training certificate is required
- Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) is a unique multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility located in Oakville, Ontario. QEPCCC offers many drop-in and registered _recreational, cultural and aquatic programs_, including a _studio drop-in program and memberships_, and an _exhibitions program._

**DATED**: January 1, 2025

**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.