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Contracted Dates: 14 week contract from June 20th – September 30th
Salary: $ 795 per week, paid bi-weekly, 44 hours / week
Travel allowance: $150
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2021

Company COVID protocols will be enforced
Reports to: Production Manager
Hours: Full-time (44 hours); some nights and weekends

Job Summary

This full-time seasonal opportunity is ideal for someone who has skills in theatrical lighting, sound, and associated techniques and practices with a background in professional theatre. The Firehall Theatre Venue Technician has responsibility for assisting in the installation, the operation, and maintenance of our staged productions in the Firehall Theatre. Key to this is a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all parties (production staff, creative team, facility staff), as well as administrative staff, and the public.

Reporting to the Production Manager and working closely with the Technical Director, a successful applicant has responsibility in the following areas:
Duties and Responsibilities

 Works closely with Stage Management and Front of House for the safe and timely operation of shows in the Firehall Theatre;
 Maintenance and operation of lighting and sound elements of productions;
 Maintains a clean, organized and safe backstage and performance space;
 Works with the Technical Director and show designers to realize show details as accurately as possible with available resources;
 Attends production meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled;
 Assists the Scenic Paint, Carpentry and other departments as needed;
 Other related duties as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• 1-3 years experience as venue technician in theatre or in other settings;
• Broad working knowledge of theatre production practices, including lighting installation, audio routing and mixing, show operation;
• Able to work well both independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Excellent organizational, time-management and communication skills;
• Able to follow organizational safety policies, including working at heights, with hazardous materials, power tools, or COVID safety practices;
• Working knowledge of ETCNomad, QLAB programming, an asset.
• Working at Heights training an asset;
• Valid Driver’s License an asset.
• First Aid / AED training an asset

Additional Information

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, and INCLUSION
The Thousand Islands Playhouse is committed to increasing the representation of historically marginalized groups throughout the organization. In particular, we are prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in our hiring practices. Those who would like to self-identify in their cover letters are welcome to do so, however it is voluntary and not required. For more information, please refer to the Equity Diversity and Inclusion page of our website: http://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/equity-diversity-inclusion/.

Salary: $795 per week

Contact Information

Please email a letter of interest and resume to Dirk Ave, Interim Production Manager at dirk@1000islandsplayhouse.com.

This posting can also be seen on our website: https://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/job-opportunities/.

Employer Profile

The Thousand Islands Playhouse (TIP) is one of the top summer theatre companies in the province and the largest theatre company between Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. The company produces an 8-show season, a music series, and a travelling youth theatre company.

At TIP, we put people at centre stage. We believe that by shining a light on every person and their story, we will build an empathetic community with a broad worldview. We strive to nurture creative collaboration, foster engagement with the arts, and provide a fun and welcoming environment for all who come to visit us, Dockside.