Job Board/Babillard d'emplois > Casual Technician - Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC
This is a Permanent, Part-time position.
Category: TechnicalProvince: Vancouver, British Columbia
Position: Casual Technician
Deadline: June 19, 2023
Posted: June 6, 2023
Job Description / Duties
Job Summary
To perform a variety of stage/technical duties in preparation for and presentation of events produced by the Chan Centre or clients leasing any of the spaces within the Centre. To respond to the needs of the commercial and academic clients as they occur.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Technical Director
Work Performed
- Assembles, sets-up, and shifts staging and related production equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
- Sets up lighting requirements as directed
- Acts as stage door person as required
- Ensures that work is performed in a safe and correct manner
- Assists in reconfiguring portable building elements as required
- Assembles, sets-up, shifts and operates audio video equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
- Participates in the loading and unloading of equipment and staging for the production of Chan Centre or client events
- Performs other related tasks as required
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in set-up could result in delay in timelines and increased costs to the Chan Centre. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in injuries to the employee or other employees or performers which could have financial implications and potentially legal liability for the Centre and the University. Errors could also impact on relations with users and patrons and negatively effect the reputation of the Chan Centre and the University resulting in lost revenue.
Supervision Received
Works under general direction. New or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor.
Supervision Given
None
Qualifications / Required Skills
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation. Diploma in Stage Craft from a recognized institute or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in Lighting Entertainment Training an asset. Knowledge of stage lighting, audio video equipment and staging. Completion of a First Aid Level 2 course an asset. Ability to work at various
height levels and climb ladders. Ability to stand, sit, or crawl under staging. Manual dexterity. Must be able to work irregular hours and respond to on-call demands including evenings and weekends. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Additional Information
This is a casual, on-call, theatre grip position, working across and assisting all departments. We are looking to expand our roster of casual staff.
Posting closes end of day: June 19, 2023
Salary: 28.36
Contact Information
Andrew Riter - ATD, Head Lx andrew.riter@ubc.ca
apply through the UBC HR website: https://hr.ubc.ca/careers-and-job-postings/staff-careers, job JR4002.
Employer Profile
The Chan Centre has 3 venues (1200 seat concert hall, 280 seat black box configurable studio, and a film cinema). we are also responsible for the technical needs at the Old Auditorium (400 seat fly house) and Roy Barnett Hall (small recital hall for School of Music class recitals and projects).