July 26, 2024

THEATRE TECHNICIAN (BAND 8)

School of Fine Arts, Grenfell Campus

(Permanent Sessional Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

DUTIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and minor repair to all theatrical technical equipment at the Grenfell Theatre, School of Fine Arts, Memorial University. This includes responsibility for the theatre lights and control system, and the theatre sound system and projections. The post of Theatre Technician reports to the Technical Director.

In addition, the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching and learning of the School of Fine Arts. Working in tandem and consultation with Theatre Faculty, the successful applicant will be responsible for designing and delivering curriculum to Technical Theatre Production students on the topics of theatrical sound, lighting and projection, or other topics as related to the individual’s skill set.  This responsibility also extends to assessing learning outcomes for students. 

Technical duties include installing, testing, calibrating, and maintaining a variety of theatre lighting, sound, and projection equipment; instructing, supervising, and assessing students in the set-up and operation of tools and equipment; demonstrating correct theatre processes and protocol when in production settings; preparing (and instructing on preparation) sound, lighting, and projection cues for productions; recommending equipment and supply purchases; preparing design drawings for specialized theatre equipment; assisting in the construction of production sets and effects; overseeing general theatre maintenance; maintaining up-to-date technical information on theatre equipment; and performing related duties as required. 

A flexible work schedule which includes weekends and evenings will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Considerable experience (3 - 5 years) as a theatre house technician or similarly relevant experience is required; completion of an approved post-secondary technical theatre program or applicable technology program in a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Proficient knowledge of the operation, methods, and practices of the theatre is required. Suitable knowledge of digital audio consoles, lighting consoles, QLab, lighting and audio network standards (DANTE, Show-net) is required; in addition to comprehensive knowledge of safe theatre-rigging practices and general computer literacy. Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are also required; experience teaching or mentoring at the post-secondary level considered an asset.

SALARY                                   $63,803 - $74,843 per annum (CUPE 1615)

CLOSING DATE                       August 10, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at myhr@mun.ca.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to Grenfell Campus - Memorial University, University Avenue, Corner Brook, Room AS374, phone (709) 637-4097, or e-mail gchr@mun.ca.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.