Job Description

Theatre Practitioner - Level 3 - Lighting/Omni techThis is a term position from February 3 - 24, 2025aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus xe2x80x93 artists, leaders, and thinkers xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x9cMinihrpaxe2x80x9d (translated in Stoney Nakoda as xe2x80x9cthe waterfallsxe2x80x9d) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the xc3x8eyxc3xa2rhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) xe2x80x93 comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations xe2x80x93 as well as the Tsuutxe2x80x99ina 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 OpportunityThis 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 ResponsibilitiesReporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, this position will help support the . 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 micxe2x80x99ing 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
• For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs

• Must have a minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 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.

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• This is a term position from February 3 - 24, 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 xe2x80x93 first month free for new staff!

• 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.

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