The City of Fort Saskatchewan Community and Protective Services Department is seeking
Theatre Technician
Competition #201224
One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position
Reporting to the Shell Theatre Supervisor, the Theatre Technician is responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of the audio, visual and lighting equipment in the performing arts theatre and other venues within the Dow Centennial Centre. The Theatre Technician will oversee all technical requirements and deliver related professional services for all events within the DCC, and on occasion within other City facilities. Included is accommodating requests made by performing artists and user groups, often with little advanced notice and finding solutions to maintain the safety and/or artistic integrity of the performance.
Candidates will have demonstrated experience in production management, touring productions and venue reconfigurations. A diploma or degree from a technical theatre program or equivalent and minimum 2 to 5 years directly related experience is required. Knowledge and experience in carpentry, lighting, audio and video, and proficiency in a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Windows Media, Quick Time and AutoCAD drafting is essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and organize workloads and must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills to interact professionally and effectively with both external and internal stakeholders.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $54,059 to $63,599 per annum. If you have superior time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, we invite you to apply in confidence no later than Thursday, March 15, 2012, stating competition #201224 to:
The City of Fort Saskatchewan
Human Resources Section
10005 – 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 2C5
Fax: 780.992.6625
E-mail: hr@fortsask.ca
For more information on employment with the City of Fort Saskatchewan, please visit our website at: www.fortsask.ca
The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest, but advises only those under consideration will be contacted.
