Theatre technician – Part-Time – OCPA
City of Oakville, Department of Recreation and Culture, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Theatre technician. City of Oakville, Department of Recreation and Culture enhances community well-being through a variety of programs and services. It provides recreational activities like swimming, fitness classes, sports leagues, and arts workshops. Operating community centers and offering facility rentals. By fostering inclusivity, Oakville creates a vibrant, active environment for residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Oakville
Department: Recreation and Culture
Position: Theatre technician
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $35.78 hourly
Employment Type: Part time
Location: Oakville, ON, CA
Position ID: 8219
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a two-year college diploma or university degree in Technical Theatre
Experience: Candidates should have with 3 years of related experience in a road house environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a passion for the performing arts, essential for working in a fast-paced environment with a background in technical theatre
- The candidates should be familiar with a live performance environment, as this is critical to the role
- The candidates should have skills in lighting design, light board operation (proficiency programming Grand MA consoles is required), audio engineering (proficiency with DiGiCo SD consoles is required), set construction, carpentry, rigging, stage management, training, and working with community volunteer crews
- The candidates should have scissor lift training, Working at Heights certification, and first aid/CPR certification
- The candidates should successfully complete the Natural Resources Canada – Pyrotechnic Card – Theatrical within 12 months of hire
- The candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- The candidates should have advanced problem-solving skills, job estimation skills, resourcefulness, and the initiative to perform at a high standard with little supervision
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to set up and operate DiGiCo SD consoles and other mixing consoles, install microphones, effects and dynamics processing, playback devices, amplifiers, and speaker systems for events at the Oakville Centre and other venues
- The candidates should be able to troubleshoot, operate, and mix sound for various events including theatre, musical theatre, spoken word, amplified music concerts, and dance performances
- The candidates should be able to set up, troubleshoot, and operate video projection systems
- The candidates should be able to program and operate audio playback systems, such as QLab, for theatrical use
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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