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Job Description / Duties

Keyano Theatre in Fort McMurray, Alberta is looking for technical talent for a permanent full time Theatre Technician position. This position requires a high level of competence in the area of lighting, programming, network systems, with some experience in audio, carpentry, rigging, equipment maintenance, video, event production and design. Theatre Technicians in our organization are required to do work in all aspects, but are generally given a portfolio in their specialty. Significant independence is granted to our technicians in terms of project completion whether it is construction, a concert, event audio, lighting, prop acquisition or building.

A very exciting opportunity for experience and growth at Keyano comes from our range of events. We are BOTH a road house with a concert series and rental events, as well as a producing venue with three to four plays produced locally by our crew. Walking this fine line between event types means the experience gained at Keyano can take you anywhere!

Qualifications / Required Skills

Technical Theatre Diploma from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of qualifications acceptable by the employer.
Minimum of 1 year experience in the area of Technical Theatre.
All theatre technical skill sets will be considered but a strength and comfort with concert and theatrical lighting is required. Additional experience with audio and scenic carpentry will be considered as well.
A good understanding and knowledge of theatre operations, theatre lighting systems, community theatre, facility rentals and safety procedures essential to a well-managed theatre are a must.
A good sense of humor and the ability to work with a variety of clients in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Standard First Aid and a valid class 5 driver’s license are required.

Additional Qualifications
ETC console training, Fall arrest and aerial lift training, PAL certification, pyrotechnics certification, or computer/networking background are assets.

Additional Information

The Theatre Technician, under the direction of the Production Manager and Technical Director will work in all aspects of theatre production and technical services. Keyano Theatre Technicians work with theatre technologies from companies such as ETC, Yamaha, Meyer and Figure 53 to name a few. The successful candidate will be required to work as a team member in the operation, set-up and strike of Theatre & Arts Centre performance venues including but not limited to a 514 seat proscenium, 194 seat proscenium, black box studio space and other locations throughout the College.

The hours of work are based on a 35 hour work week with overtime, weekend, evening, and shift work required.

Salary: CUPE TS4-1 $58,792.86 per annum, plus an attractive benefits package.

Contact Information

To apply please follow the link https://careers.keyano.ca/postings/2792

Employer Profile

Keyano College is a comprehensive community institution in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada.

For over 41 years the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre is the key facility in Fort McMurray to host live community productions, touring artists and corporate events – all of which are provided with high end technical support and top notch service. Each year, the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre hosts hundreds of entertaining, educational and thought provoking performances. We present a wide variety of artists, with a vast range of genres including: dance, country, rock, comedy and family.
Our Keyano Theatre Company (KTC) productions involve our local community, providing them with the opportunity to learn and nurture their skills, talents and creativity.