Theatre Technician

Position Overview:

The City of Prince Albert is accepting applications for the permanent full time position of Theatre Technician.

This position will provide technical and other support to the artists clients and the community users of the EA Rawlinson Centre for the Performing Arts. The technician will have experience in technical theatre. The position will also assist in any other duties as required to enhance the user experience at the EA Rawlinson Centre. This position reports to the Technical & Operations Coordinator or designate (Head Technician).

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate in technical theatre or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years professional experience working in related production areas including but not limited to lighting sound and rigging.
• May be required to take training on Fall arrest Aerial lift training Standard First Aid WHMIS
• Class 5 drivers license.

Key Knowledge Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with live sound; digital live mixing consoles and related audio equipment.
• Ability to work with computer; lighting consoles lighting designs and related lighting equipment.
• Commitment to learn to and become proficient to work and assist with a wide range of performance types including live music theatre dance corporate presentations and lobby events.
• Ability to work at heights and climb ladders.
• Capable of safely lifting 50 pounds to head height and up to 100 pounds with two or more people.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working in Windows and MacOS environments.
• Must be able to work daytime evenings and weekends

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Key Event and Program Responsibilities.

• Work as part of an event crew (technicians and volunteers) to deliver services.
• Operate live audio console and related audio equipment for a variety of events including mixing concerts monitors sound cue playback for theatre and dance events etc.
• Operate ETC EOS (or similar) lighting console.
• Coordinate equipment needs with guest technicians and artists.
• Commitment to learn all areas of and become proficient in theatre production support including but not limited to:
  • Lighting Hang focus and lighting board operations and maintenance
  • Sound - Sound setups basic mixing band setups sound checks
  • Fly System - Rigging and operation of manual fly system.
  • Carpentry - Basic stage carpentry.
  • Video - Set up and operations of projection systems.
  • Set up strike and theatre reset as required by each show and event.
  • Read and/or interpret CAD drawings

• Provide on the day training guidance and support to user groups community members and students using the theatre.
• Provide orientation on required equipment to volunteers and user groups.
• Ensure all working areas are well maintained clean tidy and organized.
• Work on regular building maintenance duties.
• May be required to complete a full walk through of the facility at the end of every performance day and ensure all exterior doors are locked and secure.
• Setup tables chairs and other banquet equipment for events in the Centre.

1. General Duties

• Attend to all inquiries through personal telephone and written communication.
• Follow acts regulations bylaws agreements policies and procedures.
• Follow regulations acts and policies of Occupational Health & Safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.