Search CITT/ICTS

Job Description / Duties

The Regional Tour Technical Director shall work in close co-operation with the Tour Coordinator and shall assist in building good relationships with presenters at each venue.
The Tour Technical Director will work closely with the Tour Stage Manager. In all matters relating directly to the presentation of the play and the actors' schedules, the Tour Technical Director shall defer to the Tour Stage Manager.
Although the Tour Technical Director shall oversee and be responsible for the safe and timely set-up, operation and tear-down of the touring production, the MTC Tour is a collaborative effort. The Tour Technical Director must involve and communicate with the Tour Coordinator, Stage Management, Tour Technicians and Volunteers in decisions that may affect the operation of the show.

Duties – pre-tour (2 weeks):
• Rent and prepare lighting and audio equipment
• Pull and prep tour equipment
• Prep tour vehicles
• Determine truck pack
• Set up and tech show prior to tour

Duties – Tour (5 Weeks):
• Coordinate the load in, set up, take down and load out of the set, lighting and sound at each venue. This work to be undertaken with the assistance of the Tour Technician and volunteers provided by each venue.
• Supervise the electrical hook-up at each venue. If required, this hook-up will be carried out by a licensed electrician provided by the presenter.
• Supervise volunteer workers at each venue.
• Maintain all tour equipment.
• Supervise tour technical staff.
• Produce a report as required for each performance and venue, outlining all problems and successes.
• Update existing venue plans and measure and record any new venues.
• Share driving 5-ton truck
• Maintain Vehicle Log

Duties – Post Tour (3 days):
• Prepare & return rented lighting and audio equipment
• Update new venue information in tour documents
• Flag tour equipment issues / needed repairs
• Return rented tour vehicles

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Good background in lighting, sound, and staging
• Able to set-up touring lighting, audio and staging elements for the regional tour
• Ability to trouble shoot lighting, power, audio, and staging equipment
• Familiar with basic theatrical lighting and audio
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to drive 5-ton truck
• Work well with volunteers and members of the touring company
• Minimum two years’ experience in theatrical scenic art

Additional Information

As demonstrated by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Commitment to Action, Royal MTC is on a deliberate and strategic path to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and to becoming an anti-racist organization. We desire to attract a workforce that reflects and shares these values. Recognizing the history of underrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and people of colour (IBPOC) leadership positions in our company, we will prioritize qualified individuals who self-identify as IBPOC.

Royal MTC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with all applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of our process.
If you require additional accommodations or have any questions about this role, please email hr@royalmtc.ca.

Salary: Compensation • $1,440 /week • While on tour o $70/ day perdiem • Plus Accommodation (single on days off)

Contact Information

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume via email to:
Russell Martin, Director of Production, rmartin@royalmtc.ca by November 25, 2022.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

COVID-19 Protocols
In order to ensure appropriate health and safety, all Royal MTC staff are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment, and expected to comply with current policies for indoor masking requirements, which may evolve at any time.

Employer Profile

The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre exists to celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, Royal MTC aspires to both reflect and engage the community it serves. Canada’s oldest regional theatre, Royal MTC produces ten plays at two venues, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, extensive engagement, outreach and educational activities, and an annual Regional Tour each season. www.RoyalMTC.ca