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Job Description / Duties

The Opportunity
Each year, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity attracts thousands of artists, faculty, and community leaders from around the world by offering unique and specialized professional development programs. Banff Centre is deeply committed to, and has a globally respected track record of, advancing artists and leaders of all kinds and at all stages of their careers, showcasing their work to audiences, and inspiring them to make unique contributions which enrich the world.

Through the application of professional expertise in scenic carpentry, the Facilitator supports the aims and objectives of Performing Arts by taking responsibility for providing support for artists in all events, programs and conferences. As a member of the performing arts production team, the Scenic Shops Facilitator will perform related maintenance, instructional, mentoring and administrative tasks in the scenic carpentry, props, and scenic art facilities.

Specific Accountabilities
Reporting to the Technical Director of Performing Arts, some key responsibilities include:

Act as a liaison between the resident artists and other staff and artists at the Centre, especially as it pertains to use of other facilities, equipment and services that are required for artist and participant work, and guide the artists and participants through the appropriate channels for their various requests.

Support independent and collaborative research and/or production activities of artists in residencies including the production of new works; the delivery of training; and production of revenue generating projects.

Respond to the individual and collective needs of the resident artists, faculty and program participants by providing logistical and technical advice and information on sources for materials and equipment
Where appropriate, work with visiting companies, artists, other Performing Arts staff, and Banff Centre to: design, estimate, fabricate, and/or build projects to support productions, presentations, and interdisciplinary projects in support of the goals and visions of Banff Centre.

As assigned, monitor and reconcile project and shop budgets, and on a regular basis identify potential budget variances or problems to Technical Director and other project leaders.

Work with the Technical Director to schedule facilities maintenance in accordance with program objectives, and department operational needs.

Be responsible for the day to day maintenance, safety and supervision of scenic assets and related equipment, materials and supplies.

Ensure that users are completely familiar with the operation and care of equipment and are apprised of all health and safety directives and ensure their implementation.
Stay current in the scenic carpentry field, and current to the needs required to support contemporary artists.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualification and Educational Requirements

- Minimum 5 years in a scenic carpenter role with experience in dance, opera, or theatre
- A diploma in theatre production, carpentry trade or related field
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Experience maintaining industrial equipment that would be found in professional scenic carpentry, props, and scenic art shops
- Experience ordering and receiving in financial systems
- Experience creating/implementing inventory management systems
- Knowledge of WHMIS, and Health and Safety codes in Alberta

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 & Benefits

- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is an hourly, termed, support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
- This position pays $30.73 per hour, working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- This is a termed position until July 28, 2023

Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
- Staff housing options
- Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate + first month free for new staff! (Includes access to our climbing wall, fitness centre and pool!)
- Professional development
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Application Process
- We are accepting applications for this 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: Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Salary: 30.73 hourly

Contact Information

Sarah MacDonald
careers@banffcentre.ca

403-762-6177

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.