Theatre Technician

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- Technical theatre/theatre design and technology
- Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft, other
- Music technology
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Air conditioned
**Work setting**:

- Theatre company
- Concert promoter
**Tasks**:

- Co-ordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff
- Set up, operate and make repairs to light and other electrical equipment
- Work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities
- Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Provide customer service
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Participate in instructing and assisting users
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Type of operation**:

- Mixing
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Mixers
**Area of specialization**:

- Audio/audio-visual
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Driver's validity licence check
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own vehicle
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Long term benefits**:

- Pension plan