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Job Description / Duties

Persephone Theatre is looking for an individual who is excited to take on the following responsibilities:
 Oversee all Lighting Department activities
 Work with LX designers to execute their concepts
 Supervise LX crews during set up and strikes
 Supervise and participate in the hang and focus of lighting plots
 Operate the lighting console during technical rehearsals and performances
 Maintain and repair all theatrical lighting equipment
 Keep and update lighting inventories for both performance spaces
 Create and update ‘house’ plots for both theatres
 Assist with set up, strike, and operation of gear for rental activities
 Attend production and technical meetings as required
 Ensure a safe and clean work environment
 May be required to assist others in the Technical Department, working on various other aspects of the Theatre’s productions, and related facility maintenance.
 Abide by the Theatre’s safe workplace guidelines and rules, including the Code of Conduct and Anti-Discrimination policies.
 Carry out any other tasks requested by the TD or PM

Qualifications / Required Skills

 Proven experience in theatre as a Lighting Technician
 Proficiency in set up, programming, and operation of ETC Lighting Consoles, and the use of ETCNet
 Programming and operation of moving lights, scrollers, and other dmx triggered devices
 Working understanding of all technical aspects of theatre and live events
 Good communication skills
 Ability to work well under pressure/ deadlines
 Experience in lighting for dance, live music, and other performance events
 Knowledge of basic rigging for theatre is an asset
 Knowledge of operation of counterweight fly system is an asset
 First Aid training is an asset
 Valid Class 5 driving license
 Must be a team player, and should have a love of the theatre and the performing arts

Additional Information

Persephone Theatre is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of our community in the stories we tell and the ways in which we undertake creating our work. We prioritize a workplace culture that centres equity, inclusion, and authentic representation. We strongly encourage submissions from those who self-identify as members of historically excluded communities, which includes (but is not limited to) those who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, d/Deaf, or who have a disability or chronic illness.
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Head of Lighting is a departmental head and a key member of our production team. This is a full time, seasonal position that requires daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

Salary: Weekly salary is $1,034.40 per week to be paid bi-weekly. This is subject to change once negotiation of the collective bargaining agreement between Persephone and I.A.T.S.E local 300 has concluded. Overtime is governed under the collective agreement and will be calculated as per clause 16.1.5. Comprehensive extended health plan.

Contact Information

Interested parties should forward a cover letter and resume to the attention of Jody Longworth, Technical Director at jody.l@persephonetheatre.org.

Employer Profile

Persephone Theatre creates in misâskwatôminihk (Saskatoon) in Treaty 6 territory, which includes the Nêhiyawak (Cree) as original signatories and became the traditional homeland of the Métis Nation. We also extend our appreciation to the Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, Saulteaux and Round Prairie Métis peoples for their contributions in establishing our city of Saskatoon. Persephone sits amidst an increasingly vibrant city centre and attracts a loyal and diverse audience looking for the very best in theatre experiences. From its busy mainstage, studio stage, and rehearsal halls; to its theatre school and youth programming; and the many events held in its venue, Persephone Theatre has established itself as a cultural hub.