Theatre Technician
Competition Number:
1112-KTT-124
Position type:
Support (CUPE)
Closing Date:
This advertisement will remain posted until a suitable candidate is found.
Description:
Keyano College offers the quality of life you want – flexibility and freedom to spend time with family, Christmas break off and lifelong learning and career development opportunities. Pass on your education and experience and have fun doing it!Keyano College is located in Wood Buffalo, home of the Athabasca Oil Sands, one of the largest deposits of recoverable oil in the world, second only to Saudi Arabia. With two campuses in Fort McMurray, one in Fort Chipewyan and learning centres in Fort McKay, Gregoire Lake, Janvier, Conklin and Edmonton, Keyano College is at the epicenter of the Canadian economy and a major player in the training of the skilled workforce required to harness this incredible resource. An employer of choice in one of the most dynamic regions in the country, Keyano College offers professional development and learning opportunities, access to a state-of-the-art sport & wellness centre and a learning environment that inspires excellence and innovation. We are people centered and community focused, and we invite you to discover your future at Keyano College with this career opportunity. Keyano College employs over 360 full and part-time employees in faculty, support and administrative positions. Our employees provide services to over 15,000 credit and non-credit students at three campuses and several regional learning centres. Keyano College encourages individuals with experience and expertise to join our staff. We provide our employees with professional development opportunities to enable them to keep up-to-date in their field.
Responsibilities:
Keyano Theatre and Arts Centre is currently looking for a highly motivated individual in the area of technical theatre. This is a permanent position commencing immediately.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 Theatre and Arts Centre performance venues including but not limited to a 594 seat proscenium, 192 seat proscenium, black box studio space and other locations throughout the college. The hours of work are based on a 35 hour work week with Overtime and shift work required.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a Technical Theatre Diploma from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year experience in the area of Technical Theatre. All theatre technical skill sets will be considered but a strength and comfort with live sound reinforcement is definitely an asset. A good understanding and knowledge of theatre operations, community theatre, facility rentals and 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. Additional training/certification would be considered as definite assets (Pyrotechnic/firearm Certification, etc.).
Remuneration:
$51,937.00 per annum plus an attractive benefits package.
Notes:
Please submit your current resume, with competition number, to the human resources department by email to human.resources@keyano.ca. This position will remain open until suitable candidate is found. Please find more information on www.keyano.ca/careers.
Contact:
Please send resume by email to human.resources@keyano.ca
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