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Job Description / Duties

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

- Work with clients to coordinate their onstage needs for their event
- Installing scenic elements and rigging for productions
- Coordinate and cue artists from the stage level during performances
- Work as the primary or supporting technician installing and cabling lighting, sound, projection equipment, programming lighting consoles; hanging and focusing lighting instruments, uploading and playback of sound cues using QLAB software, set installs and removals, uploading and playback of video components using QLAB and Watchout software
- In conjunction with other full-time technicians, supervise and delegate roles and responsibilities to part-time and student technicians as required
- Support the technical needs of the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) in all venues and off campus
- Supervise and provide feedback to the instructor of record for students taking classes and assigned technician duties as part of their academic studies
- Regular maintenance and upkeep of performance, rehearsal, studio, and classroom facilities and equipment
- Ensure that management is alerted to any maintenance and equipment issues that cannot be fixed by existing technical staff
- Work with management to create a plan for, and then perform, necessary off-season maintenance work
- Work with other departments (Com-Media, Catering Services, etc.) within the campus infrastructure on behalf of the client
- Meet with clients to discuss the booking and coordination of their event, which includes site tours, campus information, and answer all questions
- Act as the in-house Audio/Visual technician
- Act as the attendant for conferences and meetings
- Set-up and tear down of productions, classes, and meetings
- Research and recommend products and services to management for consideration of capital equipment upgrades
- Provide classes with the appropriate technical support
- Ensure proper and safe use of equipment and facilities by clients and classes
- Resolve conflicts that may occur in a professional matter
- Inventory control of consumable products, such as data storage devices, spike tape and batteries

Qualifications / Required Skills

- A minimum of 5 years professional working experience as a venue technician with knowledge and competencies to work with theatrical lighting, sound, projection, rigging, and staging equipment
- A demonstrated ability to respond effectively to the pressures of a live performance environment, including time management, and technical skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills to coordinate multiple daily event details effectively with clients and co-workers to achieve desired result
- Must be able to work comfortably with computers, both Apple and Windows platforms
- Proficient with Microsoft office and industry-standard theatrical software
- Must be able to patch and mix a 16 channel audio console for an event, or learn how to do so during their probation period
- A good working knowledge of a University environment would be an asset

Additional Information

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Salary: $58,622.20 - $84,866.60

Contact Information

https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/12435515-stage-technician-theatre-services-faculty-of-arts

Employer Profile

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.