JOB TITLE: Theatre Technician

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  6

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Part time

HOURS OF WORK:  24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: City of Brampton theatres

HOURLY RATE:  $21.54

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  January 09, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  January 08, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Coordinator/Supervisor, this position is responsible for technical aspects of theatre production i.e. lighting, painting, carpentry while maintaining a clean and safe work environment Ensure safety and quality customer service to all patrons and clients of the City of Brampton theatres.

• Work with clients, professionals and community performing arts groups to ensure a smooth load-in of lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video and stage equipment and set-up of performance.
• Provide technical support including, but not limited to, transportation, setup, installation, operation and striking of lighting, sound, rigging, video, carpentry and staging equipment and systems at City theatres, production scene shop and other event locations.
• Perform preventative maintenance to theatre systems, tools and equipment including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video, and staging while assisting in maintaining an inventory of these and all City theatre technical assets.
• Assist with ensuring all contract production requirements are met including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video, wardrobe, scenic paint, properties and staging.
• Perform daily maintenance of all scene shop tools and equipment including brushes, rollers, sprayers, etc. to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in ensuring that technical requirements are met for the professional series, rental clients, and other city members by painting scenery and building properties.
• Possess radio and keys at all times during shift to ensure clear communication and accessibility.
• Provide direction and job assignments to contractors and coop students.
• Communicate information and updates with Artist Liaison and Front of House (FOH) when necessary.
• Generate various show related reports and keep daily maintenance and equipment logs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, painting and removing garbage from stage and surrounding work-related areas
• Understand, apply, enforce and adhere to Corporate Policies and Procedures, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants, contracts and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 1 year related experience in a performing arts theatre environment

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Valid non-probationary Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence may be required
• College certificate or diploma in technical theatre an asset
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C / AED from an accredited organization
• Submit or agree to a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.  

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation.  Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by January 04, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions.  Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question.  All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable.  The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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