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Job Description / Duties

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs or monitors the operation of sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment during rehearsals, performances, conferences and special events
• Oversees the technical aspects of live performances occurring at City of Toronto cultural facilities i.e., Assembly Hall
• Performs or monitors all tasks related to technical load-in, set-up, production and wrap-out
• Works collaboratively with external technical staff onsite, including both professional and amateur staff, provided by various rental groups
• Provides ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, related to sound and lighting equipment
• Works with staff in the provision of building security, front of house services, fire safety and evacuation, event assistance, and client service for events occurring at City of Toronto cultural facility, the Assembly Hall
• Provides direction to theatre patrons and staff in emergency situations within the theatre
• Set ups and/or takes down furniture and equipment for various events
• Opens, closes and monitors facilities during hours of operation
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, training sessions and fire drills to help ensure a safe workplace

Qualifications / Required Skills

Key Qualifications:

1. Completion of an accredited post-secondary program in technical theatre or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
2. Experience running computerized sound and lighting boards in a performance setting.
3. Experience performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting on lighting and sound equipment.
4. Experience in lighting equipment hanging, focussing, level-setting, and other technical aspects of performance pre-production.
5. Experience setting up and operating various AV equipment.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with external staff, facility clients, volunteers and the public.
7. Ability to work with minimal supervision and respond proactively to client requests.
8. Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks, including table and chair set ups.
9. Personnel Lift training or a willingness to complete this training.
10. Fall Arrest/Working at Heights training or a willingness to complete this training.
11. Standard First Aid and CPR training or a willingness to complete this training.
12. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work.
13. Stage carpentry and/or rigging experience is an asset.
14. Will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
15. Preference may be given to applicants who can verify that they have current certifications in Fall Arrest/Working at Heights, Personnel Lift and First Aid training.

Additional Information

To apply, please visit the City of Toronto website at www.toronto.ca/jobs, search and click on the opportunity.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

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Accommodation
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Salary: $25.98 - $28.47, Job code: TP4541, Wage Grade 4

Contact Information

Please visit the City of Toronto website at www.toronto.ca/jobs, search and click on the opportunity.

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The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.