Theatre Technician

The Theatre Technician provides support and coordination of the logistics for the operation of the 1029 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre. The incumbent performs a variety of responsibilities related to the theatres lighting, sound and rigging equipment.

The facility is frequently used by both internal departments and the local community as a professional theatre venue. Bookings range from lectures and convocations to dance recitals and music concerts.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following:
**Technical Duties**
- Understanding objectives and delivery styles of the various artists and clients and matching them with the capabilities of various technologies and software available.
- Determining and implementing alternatives to address production needs.
Set up lighting systems and programming according to the event requirements.
- Maintain daily paperwork required to operate booking.
- Work with client to ensure sound requirements are met.
- Provide troubleshooting support for system failures.
- Set up stage equipment and changeovers.
- Follow best practices and ensure safety of staff, venue and equipment at all times.
- Perform equipment maintenance to ensure equipment stays in a state of good repair.

**Communication & Logistics**

Oversee activities pertaining to the provision of technical support and effective utilization of Theatre facilities. This involves:

- Communicating on a regular basis with clients and other members of the college community including faculty, staff, and administration in order to identify scheduled activities and assess equipment.
- Designing lighting, audio, staging requirements as per client’s instructions.
- Maintaining records and preparing invoices where applicable.
- Coordinating priorities in consideration of scheduled events for integrating installation, maintenance and repair of Theatre facilities and equipment, technical personnel and external contractors.
- Providing technical advice to students.
- Monitoring installed systems by external contractors, vendors and/or College technical personnel.
- Repairing and resolving problems with actual breakdowns and perceived equipment faults as identified by technical staff and clients.
- Ensure safety and security of staff, clients, audience and facilities.

**Other Duties as Assigned**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
The successful applicant must have:

- A minimum of 2 year diploma in related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years** **of industry or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of industry or equivalent experience working in a similar role or capacity for a theatre or performing arts centre.
- Previous experience with Digico SD9 Audio Console and ETC Ion Lighting Console.
- Strong customer service skills with demonstrated genuine client focused service delivery.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

Mohawk College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources
(905) 575 - 2047 if you require an accommodation.