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Job Description / Duties

This is a term position starting May 15, 2022, and ending on September 9, 2022

The Head of Projection Technology is responsible for ensuring the delivery of all projection production needs for all events, programs and conferences administrated by Performing Arts.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Technical Director, Performing Arts, below are some key accountabilities:
• Responsible for administration of the projection technology department including supervision of assigned crews, with attention to safety procedures and within the supplied frameworks of budget, equipment, space and time.
• When assigned to programs, conferences and events ensures the timely execution of all projection activity involved in the load in, set-up, operation and strike. Will be required to take on projection responsibilities in a variety Banff Centre studios, venues, departments and divisions
• Will adhere to deadlines and apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level that can be expected from a world class arts institution
• Be knowledgeable of related industry trends, including the application of up to date techniques and use of special materials, current health and safety standards as well as complying with the Banff Centre health and safety policy, job procedures, safe work practices and proper use of equipment.
• Responsible for identifying areas within the projection department where training or knowledge could be improved and propose training solutions to management
• Help foster a strong, participatory and interactive working relation among the projection department, within Program Operations and within Banff Centre, to allow the free exchange of knowledge and the development of a strong team of technicians.
• Maintain projection equipment and facilities to ensure it is in top running order.
• Actively participate in the program, conference and event planning process.
• Actively participate in departmental planning process.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• A minimum of 7 years as a practicing projections technician and/or designer, with at least 3 years in a Head of Department position.
• A post-secondary degree relating to technical theatre or equivalent experience
• Experience mentoring add/or teaching is required
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of projection technology theories and practices.
• Must be comfortable working in both Windows and MacOS environments.
• Must possess knowledge of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards.
• Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level required by Performing Arts.
• Experience with video playback software including WATCHOUT, Isadora and Q-Lab is required. Experience with additional, similar platforms would be considered an

Special Requirements
• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Additional Information

Employment Terms and Benefits
• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $28.26 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a regular schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
• Staff housing options (based on availability)
• Professional Development
• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate + first month free for new staff!

Application Process
• We are accepting applications for the Head of Projection Technology position until 11:59pm MST May 8, 2022. Please apply directly on the Banff Centre Careers Page.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Salary: $28.26 per hour

Contact Information

careers@banffcentre.ca

Employer Profile

Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.