Assistant Lead Hand, Community Programming

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Job Number: J1025-0441

Job Title: ASSISTANT LEAD HAND, COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Employment Type: Part-time Term

Job Category: Production

Open Positions: 1

Posting Date: October 24, 2025

Closing Date: November 1, 2025

**Salary**: $44.15 - $44.15/Hour

Language Requirement: Bilingual

Working Hours: As required

Job Reports To: Lead Hand and Technical Director

**Key Activities**:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsible to the Executive Director of Production and reporting to both Lead Hand and Technical Director, Community Programming, and Public Spaces. The Assistant Lead Hand for Community Programming is responsible for the successful execution of all the technical and production requirements of the Community Programming and Public Spaces Department.

The Assistant Lead Hand will work with the Lead Hand to establish efficient work plans and schedules, assess equipment requirements.

The Assistant Lead Hand is expected to assist the Lead Hand with direction of crew for set-ups, rehearsals and performances. When required, the Lead Hand or Technical Director may delegate responsibility to the Assistant Lead Hand to oversee a particular aspect of the production.

Depending on the specific needs and technical requirements of each production, and under the direction of the Technical Director, you may be assigned to various roles. These may include audio operation, backstage support, lighting installation and operation, scenery and props installation, or other technical duties as required.
You will be the second called to provide technical services for work within the jurisdiction of IATSE 471. Should the Lead Hand be unavailable, you will be offered the position of Lead Hand for that call and assume their responsibilities.

**Skill Requirements**:

- A member in good standing of IATSE, Local 471;
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively work and communicate in both official languages;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationships with artists, clients and colleagues is essential;
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects within scheduling and financial constraints;
- Self-motivated with respect to meeting the needs of the various types of clients;
- Good organizational skills and initiative;
- Experience in the direction and supervision of crews;
- An ability to read and interpret basic plans;
- Thorough knowledge of theatrical performance audio, as well as live vocal and instrumental engineering;
- Demonstrated ability to set up, trouble shoot and operate a variety of complex digital audio systems;
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in the micing and mixing of live musical performances;
- Thorough knowledge of stage lighting and operation of complex lighting control systems and their various components;
- Demonstrated ability to set up, trouble shoot and operate a variety of complex lighting systems;
- Knowledgeable in the current practices and techniques in a variety of performing arts disciplines;
- Must possess or be willing to obtain valid certificates for: Working at Heights, Forklift, and Elevated Work Platforms;
- Ability to complete and maintain any required certifications;
- A thorough knowledge of safe working practices in a performing arts environment;
- Completion of a recognized theatrical, lighting, audio or recording courses are considered an asset;

**Who Can Apply**:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.

**Important Notice**: