Job (Edmonton): Technical Director – L’UniThéâtre

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Directed by : Glynis Leyshon
Written by : Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured : Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design : Scott Reid.
Lighting Design : David Fraser
Costume Design : Heather Moore
Photo : Benjamin Laird

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Directed by : Glynis Leyshon
Written by : Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured : Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design : Scott Reid.
Lighting Design : David Fraser
Costume Design : Heather Moore
Photo : Benjamin Laird

Located in Edmonton, at La Cité francophone, L’UniThéâtre is a not-for-profit organization. Alberta’s only professional Francophone theatre company, L’UniThéâtre produces French-language programming which is presented in the theatre of La Cité francophone. This theatre space boasts a flexible 196 seat rental venue, along with the small intimate Studio Yolande Proulx, located backstage, as well as a carpentry workshop. L’UniThéâtre also manages the theatre/workshop rentals under contract for La Cité francophone.

L’UniThéâtre is currently accepting applications for the position of Technical Director . This person shall be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects for L’UniThéâtre’s productions. The Technical Director is also responsible for managing the theatre rentals for outside renters, which include a number of local performing arts companies. The Technical Director works as a technician during rentals.

REsponsibilities SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Liaisons with the Artistic Director, General Manager, Stage Managers, Designers, Technicians and renter’s artistic and technical contacts
• Develops technical concepts, equipment needs, staff requirements and schedules for the builds of L’UniThéâtre’s productions.
• Responsible for all technical aspects and set up of the company’s Festival théâtre jeunesse de l’Alberta (4-day youth drama festival).
• Hires and supervises production staff in all related areas; provides direction, training, support and evaluation
• Evaluates practicality of concepts, solves technical and various conceptual problems, prepares estimates and monitors spending within the assigned budgets
• Sources and procures tools, equipment and materials focusing on financial and operational efficiency
• Supervises efficient and safe load-ins and load-outs for L’UniThéâtre and various rentals
• Runs technical aspects during performances of L’UniThéâtre’s productions and during theatre rentals
• Ensures a safe working environment for the crew and artists on stage, backstage and in the carpentry workshop
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment
• Makes recommendations regarding capital purchases

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• The successful applicant will have proven knowledge of production techniques and staging principles and the use of relevant computer programs (usual MS Office applications), including AutoCAD.
• A minimum of three years experience as a Technical Director or related experience is required.
• The applicant should have experience with modern ETC lighting consoles and digital audio mixers.
• We are seeking a dynamic and responsible individual with superior management skills.
• The successful candidate will have experience in motivating and managing staff.
• The candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.
• The individual should be self motivated, and continuously work toward improving and maintaining the theatre and operational practices.
• Having current First Aid and Fall Arrest training is an asset. Being bilingual (French and English) is also an asset.
• Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends, as required by production and rental schedules.

START DATE: September 4th, 2017
SALARY: commensurate with experience (benefits after preliminary contract)