Theatre Technician #653
Company: Keyano College
Job Description
Open Position/Description
Keyano College is a comprehensive community college with three campuses serving northeastern Alberta. With an annual enrolment of 1,300 credit and 5,600 non-credit students, it offers a wide range of programs, from university level academic programs to heavy industrial and trades training to visual and performing arts. Keyano is recognized as an innovator in partnerships with industry and in educational programming, and as a leader in client-specific training.
THEATRE TECHNICIAN
(C.U.P.E. TS4)
Keyano Theatre in Fort McMurray, Alberta is looking for a highly motivated individual in the area of technical theatre. This is a project position commencing September 2, 2008 to June, 30, 2009.
The Theatre Technician, under the direction of the Production Manager and the Technical Director, will work in all aspects of technical services. The candidate will be required to work as a team member in the operation, set-up and strike of Art Centre performances and classroom venues including but not limited to carpentry, audio, rigging and lighting.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will possess a Technical Theatre Diploma from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years' experience in the workplace. A combination of professional equivalency from technical theatre employment will be considered in lieu of formal post secondary education.
A high level of expertise is required in one or more of the areas of technical theatre - (i.e. carpentry, audio, lighting, and rigging). A good understanding and knowledge of theatre operations, community theatre, facility rentals and the safety procedures essential to a well-managed theatre are a must. A good sense of humor and the ability to work with a variety of clients in a diverse, fast-paced environment is essential for this position. Standard First Aid and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required. Pyrotechnic/Firearm Certification would be considered definite assets.
SALARY: $48,961 per annum plus an attractive benefits package.
NOTE: Keyano College offers a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance, and a regional living allowance.
COMPETITION NUMBER: 0708-TTT-212
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT RESUME IDENTIFYING THE COMPETITION NUMBER TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY EMAIL AT human.resources@keyano.ca
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Keyano College welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.
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