Rechercher CITT/ICTS

Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Aurora Cultural Centre’s Production Manager/Technical Director (PM/TD), the successful candidates will support technical production needs for the Aurora Cultural Centre programming and rental clients at Aurora Town Square. This position’s primary responsibilities are to operate technical production services for Aurora Cultural Centre (indoor/outdoor and offsite) and external users at Aurora Town Square (excluding library facility).

Hours for this position will support ACC events and events permitted by the Town of Aurora, at Aurora Town Square. The successful candidate will possess technical theatrical production skills with flexibility across different roles (audio/lighting/stagehand etc), excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be a flexible, open and generous member of the team, be safety conscious, bring kindness in working with community producers, with an interest in the success of the ACC programs and Aurora Town Square while promoting a positive working environment for all.

Primary Responsibilities
Execute technical production requirements for events as directed by PM/TD including but not limited to:
Load in, operation, load out, hang and focus, manage stage equipment etc
Work as a stagehand
Set up, troubleshoot and operate sound/lighting/audio visual equipment

Audio Requirements: Operate DiGiCo S series console and other mixing consoles. Event operation includes but is not limited to live music, dance, theatre, spoken word, amplified music.

Lighting Requirements: Program and Operate ETC ION Xe 12K console. Set up, hang, and focus lights for events including dance, music concerts, theatre.

Technicians may be required to operate both light and audio consoles on smaller events.
Operate livestreaming mobile hub equipment
Proficiency with PTZ Cameras and Blackmagic equipment is considered an asset
Operate a 20’ personal lift for focusing lights
Equipment inspection, perform preventative maintenance, and repair
Recommendations for replacement of equipment
Work alongside the Front of House Staff and rental clients
May serve as the primary liaison for event related vendors
Supervise the safety and service of the production space when required (e.g. when conditions are hazardous – crowded, dark, moving elements etc)
Ensure best practices for proper and quality customer service to all patrons and clients of the Aurora Cultural Centre and Aurora Town Square
Complete comprehensive show reports as needed
Assists with evacuation procedures in the event of a fire alarm or other emergency.
other duties as required.

The staff of the Centre work in a team atmosphere and as such all employees of the Centre may be expected to step beyond what is regularly thought of as their own duties to assist members of the team as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Education & Experience
*Technical training through a college diploma/program in theatre production or equivalent recent experience within the last 3 years.
*Minimum 3 years experience in a professional environment or equivalent work experience
*Experience working in a multi-venue environment with both professional and community presenters is an asset.
*Experience with a variety of event types (Music, Theatre, Dance, Corporate) is an asset.

Skills
*Lift certification (within 3 months of start date)
*Fall protection certification (within 3 months of start date)
*AED training
*Ability to focus, sustained concentration, physical and repetitive manual dexterity, and physical effort may be required. Lifting required. Occasional heavy lifting in excess of 50lbs may be required.
*First Aid and CPR-C training
We recognize that candidates may not meet all the criteria listed in this posting. We encourage all those interested in this posting with a combination of relevant technical experience and an interest in the arts to apply.

Additional Information

We will be hiring a roster of technicians who can work on a rotation to cover events in multiple venues within Aurora Town Square. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate that is acceptable to the Aurora Cultural Centre.

Applicants are invited to apply online with a resume and covering letter. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents in order to be considered for the position. No phone calls, please.

To apply, visit: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/auroraculturalcentre/46653

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and accessible to all. Should you require accommodation during the staffing process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 905-713-1818 or info@auroraculturalcentre.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, and all responses will be held in strictest confidence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $30/hour

Contact Information

Robert Hess
Producer Manager/Technical Director

Employer Profile

At the Aurora Cultural Centre (ACC), we believe that arts, culture, and heritage can play a role in changing our world and our community. This is the fabric that deepens our understanding of our shared experience and creates a more compassionate society.

Join the hardworking and dedicated team at the Aurora Cultural Centre (ACC), a not-for-profit organization delivering exciting arts and culture programs and activities to our community – and beyond.