THE OPPORTUNITY

Banff Centre is looking for a lighting specialist to assist with this year’s Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC)! This Electric omni tech position will have a background in lighting, along with basic competencies in the remaining departments. The job task may include assisting across other technical areas depending on the nature of production needs, including staging, sound and video departments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
• Theatre practitioner level 3: must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
• Has completed a formal theatre education
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast paced environment
• Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards.
• Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level required by Performing Arts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, key accountabilities include:

• Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity.
• Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up performers
• Ability to hang & focus lights
• Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music
• Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
• Ability to assist in the projections department
• Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
• Understanding of theatrical rigging
• Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
• For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-out

Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, key accountabilities include:

• Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity.
• Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up performers
• Ability to hang & focus lights
• Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music
• Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
• Ability to assist in the projections department
• Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
• Understanding of theatrical rigging
• Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
• For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs