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Job Description / Duties

• Support the Technical Director with the onsite management of daily activities of the Production Department.
• Work with the Technical Director throughout the production process – including but not limited to the design evaluation, costing, planning, and execution of YPT productions.
• Assist with providing Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) services.
• Support the co-ordination and supervision of a successful load in/out, maintenance, and technical periods of YPT produced shows.
• Occasionally lead the load in/out, run, maintenance, and other technical periods of YPT presented shows.
• Participate in the coordination of facility maintenance with the Technical Director and Operations department.
• Advances the technical needs and supervises select events throughout the summer rental season.
• Assist with pick-ups and drop-offs for YPT Productions.
• Adhere to and enforce YPT’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with and participate in YPT Education & Participation programs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Technical Director.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• Graduate of a recognized theatre program with demonstrable experience in Technical Direction.
• Patient and thrives in an educational environment.
• Broad working knowledge of all production elements applicable to a producing theatre.
• Familiar/experience with network systems is an asset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Vectorworks.
• Experience with crew management, show costing, budget tracking, and material purchasing.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Health and Safety statutes, regulations, and practices.
• A Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Specific experience in IATSE working environments is an asset.
• Valid Working at Heights certificate is an asset.

Additional Information

Benefits
• Extended health benefits.
• Matching RRSP (3%).
• 10 vacation days.
• 12 paid sick days & 2 personal days.

Accessibility & Inclusion
Young People’s Theatre is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that strongly supports and
values diversity and fosters an equitable and inclusive work environment which includes accommodation.
Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome, and people who are differently-abled and
other individuals from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, contact: search@youngpeoplestheatre.org

Application Process
In accordance with YPT’s policy, as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be
required to pass a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. Please note that proof of
Vaccination is required for this position.

Salary: $49,000-$51,000

Contact Information

Interested candidates should email resumes and cover letters in one file with subject line
“Assistant Technical Director” to: search@youngpeoplestheatre.org 

Employer Profile

Young People’s Theatre (YPT) launches the company’s 59-year season, co-led by Artistic Director
Herbie Barnes and Executive Director Camilla Holland. As Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre for young audiences, the company produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. With the purchase and renovation of YPT 161 Studios across the street from its historic theatre in 2021, YPT has expanded its footprint, increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 433-seat Ada Slaight Stage and 115-seat Studio. United in vision, the two facilities now anchor the corner of Front and Frederick streets in downtown Toronto creating Canada’s largest theatre complex for young people. With its broad-ranging educational programs and exceptional professional productions, the company has an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million.

The family-friendly employee culture at YPT encourages ingenuity, teamwork, and an atmosphere of learning. In fact, learning is at the center of everything we do.