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Job Description / Duties

The Technical Coordinator, Theatre oversees theatre, media arts, and film production teaching spaces, performance facilities and shops, ensuring that they are safe, clean, and that all equipment is properly maintained and accurately inventoried.

The incumbent supervises all technical and construction aspect of theatre productions, including set, lighting, sound, digital media, projections, rigging and props. Furthermore, the incumbent provides technical support for classes in technical theatre, design, and digital performance, working closely with faculty to provide demonstrations and tutorials.

The Coordinator trains, supervises, and mentors student production personnel working in technical and design roles for productions and work-study students. The Coordinator contributes to the School of Creative Arts, providing technical and design support for performance-based activities (e.g. large events, digital media and film projects) and participates in School committees and activities. The incumbent ensures adherence to safety procedures and supervises faculty and students in the safe operation of all equipment.

Note that this position is for 6 months out of the year, 35 hours per week. 

Qualifications / Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from a recognized post-secondary institution, including knowledge of script analysis, principles of design and composition, and contemporary creation practices. 

Three (3) years of experience in technical or design roles, with two (2) years of experience as a Technical Coordinator or equivalent technical leadership role.

Experience mentoring students, apprentices, or emerging artists, and/or experience working in an educational context.

Experience implementing safety standards relevant to theatre production.

Demonstrated experience using theatre related software and platforms, including QLAB, AutoCAD/Vectorworks, Isadora, EOS, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Experience with theatre electrical systems, video and image projection, sound, and lighting.

Experience estimating costs, following budgets, and monitoring expenses.

Understanding of safe rigging and materials lifting practices.

High level of tact, discretion, maturity, and good judgement.

Organizational and time-management skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize work and determine which tasks are the most important.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical ability to stand for long periods of time.

Valid Province of BC Class 5 driver’s license.

Salary: 30.70 - 36.68 / hour

Contact Information

Please apply through the website: http://clients.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/xweb.asp?clid=56144&page=jobdetails&jobid=J0822-1418&BRID=EX172050&SBDID=1&LANG=1

Employer Profile

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.  Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.  Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca.  Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here: https://www.ufv.ca/president/presidents-task-force-on-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-action-plan/

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.