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Job Description / Duties

Applications are invited from qualified and interested candidates for the above-noted non-union position at the Brockville Arts Centre.

Reporting to the Coordinator Technical Services, the Assistant Theatre Technician provides technical support to the artists, clients, and the community users of the Brockville Arts Centre. This position is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and safe operation of the lighting, sound and other technical equipment.

Specific duties include but are not limited to: assisting with advancing and staffing of events; lighting, sound and technical set-up of shows and functions presented at the Arts Centre including load-ins, load outs, and performances; assists in all areas of theatre productions support; fills a running crew position for performances, capable of operating a live audio console and related audio equipment, and/or lighting console in a busking or programming capacity, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Essential (Minimum) Qualifications:

• Three (3) year college diploma or degree in Theatre Production or Live Performance Production or related field of study or equivalent industry/professional experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience.
• Valid Class ‘G’ drivers license
• Working at Heights Certification, First Aid CPR-C Certificate and Rigging Training.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of computers and software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, networking for theatre and audio-visual control systems)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot digital audio mixing console, lighting console and related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and assist a wide range of performance types including live music, theatre and dance, etc.
• This position involves physical labour and candidates must be physically able to perform the essential duties (lifting, climbing, standing) in a regularly physically demanding work environment.
• The ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule which includes evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

The personal information submitted is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only. The municipality is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation. For applicants with a disability, accommodations are available upon request in the recruitment process should you be selected to participate.

The City of Brockville wishes to thank all applicants and advises that only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Salary: $28.97/hour - $34.60/hour (37.5 hours/week) Plus, a comprehensive benefit package and OMERS pension plan

Contact Information

Interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume marked “Assistant Theatre Technician” on/before Monday, July 24, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. to the following. Applicants may apply online at the following website: https://brockville.com/city-services/careers/.

Employer Profile

The Brockville Arts Centre is an anchor destination in downtown Brockville. Recognized as one of the finest medium size historic theatres in Canada, we welcome thousands of theatregoers to an experience that makes them feel close and connected to the performers on stage.

Housed in one of the oldest buildings along our charming main street and in the heart of the “King Street Arts District”, the Brockville Arts Centre attracts visitors from all over Ontario, Quebec and Upper State New York State. The theatre within easy walking distance of the city’s beautiful St. Lawrence River harbour and fine restaurants.