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Job Description / Duties

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the schedule of all events in the Joseph Strug Concert Hall, Sir James Dunn Theatre and David Mack. Murray Studio (apart from DalTheatre and DalOpera performances). The Technical Coordinator will oversee all technical preparations for each event by determining the equipment and support personnel needs. He/she/they will manage scheduling of rentals considering academic classes and events and in coordination with Fountain School admin staff, Assoc. Director Productions, Production Director, and Front-Of-House Manager.

The Technical Coordinator duties and assignments include, but are not limited to:

- Interpret information from faculty, staff, clients, artists, artist’s management, and technicians for orderly set up and running of all events in applicable spaces.
- Consult with and advise producers, designers, and technicians re efficient setup, running and teardown of events, or assist with other technical aspects as required i.e., loading/unloading of scenery, props, music instruments and other items).
- Review contracts/riders to determine all production requirements are appropriate for the venues.
- Provide appropriate information such as technical drawings and inventories to assist the client in pre-planning their event.
- Supervise general cabling, focusing of lights and related rigging and staging for all shows.
- Operate the lighting console during shows and rehearsals.
- Schedule crew calls, rehearsals, focus lighting, sound checks and set ups.
- Interview, hire, train and supervise part-time technical crew in the safe execution of their duties pertaining to events, which may include the unloading of scenery, props, etc., running of cables, focusing lights, setting up rigging and staging, and running sound or light boards.
- Hire and supervise Front-Of-House management in consultation with the Admin Officer, Finance & Personnel.
- Always maintain a safe working environment by ensuring safety training is up to date and conforming to all established safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with facilities management issues as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive background in technical production including technical direction, sound, stage management and lighting design, as well as an understanding of all aspects of venue operations, including:

- Excellent communication, customer service, client interaction, supervisory and administrative skills,
- Completion of a theatre-related technical program (university undergraduate degree preferred) or equivalent professional experience in technical production of dance, live music, theatre, and other performing arts (technical direction, sound design, lighting design, stage management).
- At least ten years of experience in professional theatre world, including specialized experience in lighting design application, background in theatrical lighting equipment/related products. Previous experience as ‘in-house’ technician or equivalent considered an asset.
- Knowledge of multiple controlled chain motors, audio/video systems and digital projection and current Theatre safety practices.
- Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Patience, creativity, flexibility, problem-solving.
- Computer proficiency (MS Office; VectorWorks, Qlab, Adobe Creative Suite)

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or may seek accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Visit the Campus Check website for more information.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Salary: $30.00 per hour for 20-35 hrs per week

Contact Information

Applications, with CV, cover letter and three references should be sent to:
Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Attn. Administrative Officer
6101 University Avenue, Suite 514, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

Employer Profile

Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree programs in 11 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia, which is home to 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations, a deeply rooted historical African Canadian community, and an increasingly diverse population. The Faculty of Arts and Social Science is a dynamic body of students, faculty, and staff arranged into upwards of twenty programs and departments, many offering graduate degrees. Fountain School of Performing Arts is the only university-level performing arts school east of Montreal, facilitating a range of new opportunities to students of Music, Theatre and Film Studies.