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Theatre Practitioner - Level 3 - Electric/Omni tech
This is a term position from May 27 - September 10, 2024

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

This is an omni tech position encompassing the staging, lighting, sound and video departments. It is understood and expected that the applicant have a specialty and basic competencies in the remaining departments. Job tasks will include working across all technical areas depending on the nature of the production.

The Theatre Practitioner Level 3 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 and activities which fall under the jurisdiction of Performing Arts department.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, below are some key accountabilities:

Overview

- 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
- Ability to hang & focus lights
- Ability to assist in the projections department
- Assist with general stage carpentry set ups for concerts and dance shows
- Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
- Understanding of theatrical rigging
- Run shows as running crew
- For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs

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.
- Has completed a formal theatre education
- 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.

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 $31.51per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- This is a term position from May 27 - September 10, 2024

Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
- Staff housing options (based on availability)
- 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 position until a suitable candidate is located.
- 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: $31.51 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.