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Job Description / Duties

About the Position:
Vertigo Theatre seeks an individual for the position of Assistant Technical Director who is invested in working as a part of the core production team, and expanding their own skillset working on professional productions. Reporting to the Technical Director and the Production and Facility Manager, the Assistant Technical Director will be involved in all technical areas of producing a professional production.

The successful candidate will be a highly-motivated individual who has skills in theatrical production and has a keen interest in developing their skills in the technical aspects of producing theatre, technical administration, and management. Skills in stage carpentry and rigging would be an asset.

The Assistant Technical Director is a core member of the Vertigo production department and, as such, will uphold and promote Vertigo’s values of Excellence, Mentorship, Collaboration, Advocacy, Accessibility and Accountability.

Responsibilities:
Assisting the Technical Director with all aspects of productions. Including, but not limited to stage carpentry, rigging, special effects, lighting, sound, and projection.
Working on productions during tech week.
Completing show notes during the run of productions, as required.
Assisting the Production and Facilities Manager with the facilities upkeep including maintaining the facilities calendar, doing maintenance as required, and ensuring that facilities systems are up to date and being maintained.
Booking and supervising casual crews as required.
Ensuring the safety of the workplace by helping to establish and enforcing all health, security, and safety policies and procedures

Qualifications / Required Skills

Skills and Requirements:
Knowledge of all departments of theatre production.
Technical skills in stage carpentry, rigging, lighting, sound, projections, and special effects
Scenic Carpentry skills are an asset
Experience leading and supervising a crew
Experience working with Designers and Directors
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Confident in troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and research
Ability to maintain a high quality of workmanship, achieving the attention to detail that the Theatre requires
Self motivated and able to work effectively independently, and also take direction well
Ability to draft in Vectorworks is an asset
Ability to program and use Q-Lab, Isadora, and ETC lighting consoles is an asset

Qualifications:
Degree in Technical Theatre with two years experience working in professional theatre OR equivalent combination of training and experience
Comfortable working at heights and capable of climbing ladders and working in catwalks
Familiar with & Comfortable using power tools
Able to lift 50 lbs
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and Clean Driver’s Abstract
Certifications are an asset, including:
Standard First Aid
Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
Pyrotechnics License
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except in cases of a medical exemption)

Additional Information

Vertigo Theatre encourages a team-oriented environment. All personnel are required to participate in a wide range of activities or take on additional responsibilities from time to time that may be outside of the Core Responsibilities & Duties for each position.

Hours
Average of 40 hours per week per an averaging arrangement. Typical hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends required. Time off in lieu will be provided for accumulated overtime.

Dates
September 12, 2022 – June 18, 2023. Start date is flexible, and could begin immediately.

Salary: Compensation $825 - $1030 per week based on experience, paid semi-monthly. 4% vacation paid out on each cheque. Extended Health and Dental plan after 3 months with cost shared 50/50 between employee and employer.

Contact Information

Deadline to submit
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 references to Tuled Giovanazzi, Interim Production & Facility Manager at tuled.g@vertigotheatre.com. Please use the subject line “Assistant Technical Director Application”.

At Vertigo Theatre we are committed to a respectful work environment and a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities and people with disabilities.

Thank you to all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For more information about Vertigo Theatre please visit our website, www.vertigotheatre.com

Employer Profile

About Vertigo Theatre
Vertigo Theatre is a premiere cultural institution in Calgary and has entertained audiences for 45 years with high-quality programming. It is the only theatre in North America programming a season based entirely in the mystery genre. Located at the base of the Calgary Tower, the Vertigo complex is home to our administration, ticket offices, and two performance venues. Vertigo aims to thrill, entertain, and challenge by creating theatre that ignites the curiosity of our community. We are dedicated to the revitalization of the mystery theatre genre and to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of arts leaders.