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About the Role

Join Branksome Hall as a Theatre Technician to provide technical production support for theatrical, musical, and other productions in our new Innovation Centre and Studio Theatre (iCAST). This role involves operating lighting, sound, and staging equipment, training faculty and students, and collaborating on set and costume design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to support planning and execution of school events and Theatre performances.
• Support event set up, space and resources bookings, and ensure the safe technical operations of the theatre venues.
• Train faculty and students on proper equipment use for technical aspects within the theatre.
• Provide assistance with related equipment and research new materials to support program growth.
• Oversee equipment and material rentals, and maintain inventories, including repair or replacement needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and students to build and maintain costume, props, and small set pieces.
• Work with outside artists to build costumes, props, and sets for shows.
• Troubleshoot theatre equipment and computer problems.
• Assist in developing guidance for use documents for iCAST and other Arts facilities.

Requirements

• Post-secondary training or equivalent in lighting, stage management, sound engineering, or other related field.
• Coursework or training in professional theatre operations, performing arts, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ related experience.
• Knowledge of operational and technical techniques used in theatre production lighting, sound, and rigging equipment.
• Understanding and expertise of various computer software and hardware systems related to theatre production.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques in maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment used in stage productions (excluding work requiring a licensed electrician).
• Experience in working with sound engineering, video mapping, and digital lighting desks is an asset.
• Experience with theatre stage rigging involving scenic design and construction is an asset.

Skills

• Lighting operation
• Sound engineering
• Staging equipment operation
• Costume design
• Prop design
• Set design
• Computer hardware and software systems related to theatre production
• Electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair
• Sound engineering
• Video mapping
• Digital lighting desks
• Theatre stage rigging
• Scenic design
• Scenic construction

Location

• Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Permanent
• Year-round

Experience Level

• 3-5 years related experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary training or equivalent in lighting, stage management, sound engineering, or other related field

Salary/Compensations

• $66,238 - $82,798 per annum

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous vacation
• Taxable lunch benefit
• Health & dental benefits
• Pension plans
• Contributions to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for eligible employees

About the Company

• Branksome Hall is a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, with over 900 students and 240 staff.
• Our core values are Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference.
• We are committed to innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
• We offer a stimulating environment with opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
• We provide access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for wellness.

Equal Opportunity

• Branksome Hall is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
• Branksome Hall is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas, and champion diversity in its broadest sense.
• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates engaging in all parts of the recruitment and selection process at Branksome Hall.