Job Board/Babillard d'emplois > Head of Lighting - Sheridan College
This is a Temporary, Full-time position.
Category: ProductionProvince: Oakville, Ontario
Position: Head of Lighting
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Posted: August 18, 2022
Job Description / Duties
Reporting to the Technical Director, the Head of Lighting works as an integral member in the Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design (FAAD). The incumbent provides technical expertise to the students in the Visual & Performing Arts Cluster, through assistance and demonstration, in the practical application of course theory as it relates to the safe operation of lighting equipment and methods. The incumbent exercises responsibility for the development, co-ordination, execution, and safe operation of a variety tasks related to providing all of Theatre Sheridan’s lighting requirements as they pertain to activities in the Macdonald Heaslip Hall, Studio Theatre (GB09/10), and Multi-Purpose Instructional Space (H111).
What You’ll be Doing
• Coordinating with Lighting Designers and Directors to determine requirements for Theatre Sheridan productions;
• Administering the budgets and monitoring the expenditure of same for maintenance, repair and ordering of inventory for all lighting needs;
• Producing technical drawings as needed to assist students in preparation for production crew assignments;
• Analyzing design drawings and determining feasibility of proposals based on budgetary impact, available student/worker hours, and suitability of equipment;
• Collaborating with other Theatre Sheridan staff and students, maintaining updated equipment inventory documentation throughout rehearsal and performance process;
• Coordinating use of lighting equipment for MacDonald Heaslip Hall (MHH), Studio Theatre (GB09/10), Multipurpose Space (H111);
• Overseeing work on Theatre Sheridan production crew;
• Coordinating after-hours access with Technical Director;
• Supporting classroom work periods for Technical Production for the Performing Arts Industry, Performing Arts Prep programs;
• Establishing, overseeing, and executing an ongoing maintenance plan of all lighting equipment to ensure proper working order, to meet safety standards, and to align with environmentally sustainable practices;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Required Skills
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
• Possess a 2-year diploma in Technical Production for Theatre/Lighting, along with 100 course hours completed in working at heights, fall arrest/prevention training and scissor lift operator ticket.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience as Head of Lighting in a theatre or live event venue, along with working knowledge of lighting board operation.
About You
You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.
You have a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.
You demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills.
You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Additional Information
Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.
Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.
Salary: $35.83 - $41.52 /hour
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Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
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