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Job Description / Duties

The Opportunity

The Theatre Practitioner Level 3 - Sound provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and activities. This role supports the aims and objectives of Performing Arts by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient and precise departmental production requirements of all assigned events, programs and activities on campus.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to Technical Director, Performing Arts, below are some key accountabilities:

- Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity
- Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
- Provide technical production support for music concerts and a wide variety of other productions including dance, opera, and theatre
- Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music, new music, rock, pop and others
- Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
- Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
- Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up performers
- Help ensure shows run smoothly, working in partnership with a variety of technical crews

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

- Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
- Completion of a degree, diploma, or related certificate in Technical Theatre
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment
- Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast paced environment
- Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards
- Able to apply of professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level required by Performing Arts
- Knowledge of Acoustic Theory, Electronics Theory, and Electro-Mechanical Theory

Special Requirements
- Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Additional Information

Employment Terms and Benefits

- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
- This position pays between $26.51 to $30.73 per hour depending on experience, working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- This is a term position from July 24 - September 3, 2023.

Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
- Staff housing options
- Professional development
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
- Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process
- We are accepting applications for the Theatre Practitioner - Level 3 (Sound) position until a suitable candidate has been found.
- Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
- Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Salary: $26.51 - $30.73 hourly

Contact Information

Sarah MacDonald
403-762-6177
careers@banffcentre.ca

Employer Profile

Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.