Job: Technical Coordinator-Stage – Edmonton
Job ID: 1029328
Closing Date: May 13, 2015
All The World’s A Stage……. Especially Here…….
The Jubilee Auditoria were originally built between 1955 and 1957 as a gift to the people of Alberta. This historic building was built to provide Albertans with a place of celebration and cultural enrichment. The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (NAJA) is a world class facility that can accommodate 2,500 people and is a multi-purpose auditorium with enhancements including acoustics, seating, climate control, and more. The Jubilee is home to permanent residents such as Edmonton Opera and Alberta Ballet and also supports diverse performing and community-based productions and events that provide audiences with memorable event experiences.
Role
Would you like to support the community and Cultural Industry in bringing ideas to life? Have you always dreamed of working in a world-class facility with world-class events? An exciting opportunity is available for a senior professional to provide specialized technical expertise and direction to ensure equipment and resources are available to support performing and community-based productions and events. Reporting to the Director, Jubilee Auditoria, this position provides leadership to key functional areas and collaborates and maintains working relationships with clients, promoters, international touring productions, and community stakeholders. Key responsibilities for this position include providing expertise, consultation, advice and design plans for theatre productions to clients with very diverse needs, levels of experience and expectations; integrating and ensuring efficient operations of the facility; and maintaining technical equipment, rigging, and technical systems.
As our ideal candidate, you will be able to quickly anticipate and identify client service requirements. You must have excellent oral/written communication skills as well as a good understanding of applicable theatre production terminology. You will work collaboratively with a variety of clients and key stakeholders and demonstrate your leadership abilities. Your team will depend on you for knowledge of the OH&S Legislation, standards, engineering practices and codes and your ability to remain calm under stressful situations will ensure that you excel in this position. Your ability to build collaborative relationships, creative problem solving and ability to readily adapt to changing priorities will position you for success in this position and ensure that the Jubilee is the venue of choice for Alberta.
Bring ideas and imagination to life as you support the incredible work at the Jubilee! For more information on this amazing opportunity, check out the position profile link at the end of the ad.
Qualifications
A university degree in a related field plus 5 years of directly related experience is required. Experience in occupational health and safety, AutoCad, and Vectorworks is considered an asset. In addition, experience with booking and theatre administration software is also required.
Equivalencies such as a related two-year diploma with at least seven years of related experience will also be considered.
Salary
$2,532.40 – $3,325.32 bi-weekly ($66,095 – $86,790 annually)
Notes
In addition to their resume, candidates are asked to include a cover letter that shows how they have demonstrated the above competencies in either current or past roles. This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies in various locations across government. Final candidates will be asked to undergo security screening.
The Alberta Public Service is currently utilizing competency evaluation in the recruitment process. Competencies are behaviours that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. For more information on the APS Competency Model and how it is used, please visit http://www.chr.alberta.ca/Practitioners/?file=learning/apscompetencies/titlepage&cf=9.
How to Apply
Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter and resume are submitted as one file. Ensure you quote the competition number and save using the naming convention of your first then last name (Joe Smith_competition number). Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition. If you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, please submit your resume, quoting the Job ID, to Human Resources, Culture, 7th Floor Standard Life Centre, 10405 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J4R7. Fax: (780) 422-3142. If you require any further information on this job posting, please contact Jonathan Hawkins, HR Consultant, at jonathan.hawkins@gov.ab.ca.
Position Profile
Please see the attached position description for a detailed list of the job responsibilities:
https://www.jobs.alberta.ca/pprofile/pp1029328.htm
Closing Statement
We thank all candidates for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
