Assistant Technical Coordinator, Performing Arts

JOB TITLE: Assistant Technical Coordinator, Performing Arts

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

POSTING NUMBER: 105294

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: Y ou will report to the location of Rose Theatre.

SALARY GRADE: 4

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $73,881.00 - $83,116.00 per annum

MAXIMUM OF SALARY RANGE: $92,351.00 per annum

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: March 28, 2023

CLOSING DATE: April 25, 2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Coordinators, Theatre Technical, this position assists and collaborates with the Technical Coordinators in the planning and co-ordination required to support the realization of productions, festivals and events held on the stages and spaces across Performing Arts and its partners across the City. The Assistant Technical Coordinator supports the on-site supervision of technical crew, setups, events, and strikes.

• Assists in the preparation of production budgets related to the technical aspects of rentals, shows or events at the request of the Technical Coordinator(s) and/ or Rentals Coordinator
• Assists in maintaining an up-to-date and easily referenced inventory of all technical theatre assets for each venue
• Plan and organize work priorities to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness within the technical team
• Prepare drawings, layouts and plots with AutoCAD/ Vectorworks
• Assists on matters of a technical nature to ensure excellent customer service and communication
• Assists in facilitating all contract rider requirements, including, but not limited to, sound and lighting production, catering, meals, accommodation, backstage facilities, event tech staffing and transportation for all Professional Series and event productions
• Preparation of staff schedule and overtime offers in collaboration with the Technical Coordinator(s)
• Maintains a clean, safe, efficient, secure and equitable working environment including the development and review of work procedures
• Secure appropriate technical resources for rentals, shows or events as requested by the Technical Coordinator(s)
• Assists in carrying out required maintenance to all technical equipment internally or send to repair or supplier companies, including tools, lighting fixtures, dimmers, sound equipment, backstage sound, and seats to ensure smooth operations.
• Reports any incidents to the Technical Coordinator
• Oversees the technical staff in consultation with the Technical Coordinators; including on-site supervision, direction, discipline and training
• Attend and minute regular meetings with Technical Coordinators and Manager, Theatres relating to daily operations, budget, procurement, human resources, labour relations, and strategic planning

Selection Criteria

EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of post-secondary education specializing in the production of performing arts and/or three (3) years’ experience in a technical role in the performing arts;

Other Skills And Assets

• Customer Service and People Management skills; Interface with internal and external customers to meet corporate service standards
• Ability to manage confidential information relating to artists, budget, human resources, and labour relations
• Ability to lead large groups of people with tightly defined schedules
• Organizational skills; Detail oriented, well organized and able to coordinate and multi-task to accomplish a variety of tasks and activities with conflicting priorities and timelines
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD/ Vectorworks
• Flexibility, autonomy, and superior leadership skills
• Ability to identify business needs, initiate and coordinate project resource requests
• General understanding of all technical aspects of theatre and live events including stage carpentry, sound, lighting, scenic carpentry, and video

Mandatory Requirements

• Working at Heights Certification
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Ontario Class G Drivers’ License and ability to obtain a City of Brampton Fleet Permit
• Standard First Aid CPR-C/ AED Certification

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online at: www.brampton.ca/employment quoting reference #105294 by April 25, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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