Job Description

Performs or monitors the operation of sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment during rehearsals, performances, conferences and special events * Oversees the technical aspects of live performances occurring at City of Toronto cultural facilities such as the Assembly Hall

• Performs or monitors all tasks related to technical load-in, set-up, production and wrap-out
• Works collaboratively with external technical staff onsite, including both professional and amateur staff, provided by various rental groups
• Provides ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, related to sound and lighting equipment
• Works with staff in the provision of building security, front of house services, fire safety and evacuation, event assistance, and client service for events occurring at City of Toronto cultural facility such as the Assembly Hall
• Provides direction to theatre patrons and staff in emergency situations within the theatre
• Sets-up and/or takes down furniture and equipment for various events
• Opens, closes and monitors facilities during hours of operation
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, training sessions and fire drills to help ensure a safe workplace

Requirements:

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Completion of an accredited post-secondary program in technical theatre or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience running computerized sound and lighting boards in a performance setting.
• Experience performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting on lighting and sound equipment.
• Experience in lighting equipment hanging, focussing, level-setting and other technical aspects of performance pre-production.
• Experience setting up and operating various AV equipment.

You must also have:

• As a member of the public service, you have strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with external staff, facility clients, volunteers and the public.
• Must be resourceful, proactive and possess a high degree of common sense and initiative.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills with the ability to manage difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and respond proactively to client requests.
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks, including table and chair set ups.
• Personnel Lift training or a willingness to complete this training.
• Fall Arrest/Working at Heights training or a willingness to complete this training.
• Standard First Aid and CPR training or a willingness to complete this training.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work.
• Stage Carpentry and/or rigging expereince is an asset.
• Will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.
• Preferenace may be given to applicants who can verify that they have current certifications in Fall Arrest/Working at Heights, Personnel Lift and First Aid Training.

Additional Info:

• Job ID: 31435
• Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Arts & Culture Services
• Work Location: Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. Toronto
• Job Type & Duration: Part-time
• Hourly Rate: $26.37 - $28.90
• Shift Information: Monday to Sunday, Up to 20 Hours Per Week, Primarily on Evenings and Weekends
• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 11-Sep-2023 to 25-Sep-2023

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