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Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Technical Directors and as part of the Technical Management Team, the successful candidate will assist in implementing technical aspects for off-stage events and related activity at the Tom Patterson Theatre, Festival Theatre or other Stratford Festival venues.

Responsibilities:
•Provide assistance to the Technical Directors & Associate Technical Directors - in their areas of responsibility
•Ensure the smooth operation of events as assigned
•Assist with the processing of timesheets and other paperwork
•Assist with the creation and distribution of the technical schedules
•Produce CAD drawings for projects, as directed. Update CAD drawings as needed
•Liaise with all production and non-production departments keeping them current with event information and any changes that occur
•Plan & coordinate the details of Union work calls
•Assist with information flow during the set-up, rehearsal, tech notes, operation and load-out of events. This work may take place on evenings and weekends.
•Oversee the installation, maintenance and inventory of technical equipment and facilities
•Work collaboratively in a positive and proactive manner with all
•Take minutes during production meetings and similar events

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
•University Degree or equivalent education and experience in a field related to theatrical production.
•Experience in a technical director role or similar, preferably in a performing arts industry
•Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
•Experience supporting events and activity off stage
•Advanced knowledge in Vectorworks or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
•Self-motivated and flexible
•Excellent team player with a collaborative and positive attitude

Additional Information

This seasonal, full time, contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario from early January to September 2022.
Job Type: Seasonal full time contract
Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at least five business days prior to start date. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Salary: Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour

Contact Information

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on November 24, 2021 to:

Human Resources
E-mail: resumes@stratfordfestival.ca
Subject: Technical Assistant

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.