Assistant Head Technician-Audio

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Head Technician-Audio is responsible for supervising the operation of the Audio Department of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts during set-ups and performances. During evening/weekend events or performances, this role may be responsible for the management of the facility. The position reports to the Production Manager and involves assisting in training, overseeing, and scheduling staff, as well as supervising stage technicians. This role ensures client requirements are met, works within the provided schedule, and resolves client problems related to stage and backstage areas. It also ensures the effective implementation of production services according to Chan Centre guidelines, recommends policies and procedures, and collaborates with other coordinators to ensure smooth event execution. The Assistant Head Technician-Audio oversees negotiated client production requirements, represents the Chan Centre to the public and clients, ensures building security and safety, reports deficiencies, and compiles performance reports. They may also act as the primary stage technician for some events and perform other related duties. Errors in judgment could seriously impact client and patron relations, patron safety, and the Chan Centre’s financial viability, emphasizing the need for courteous and cheerful client interaction.

Requirements

Diploma in a related field of arts production or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum five years of experience in various production related facets of the performing arts demonstrating a responsibility progression.
Specific skills in Stage Rigging, Stage Lighting and Stage Management are required.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Specific skills in Live Audio and Audio Recording are required.
Specific skills in other departments of the theatre such as Lighting, Rigging and Stage are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervising the operation of the Audio Department of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts during set-ups and performances.
During evening/weekend events or performances may be responsible for the management of the facility.
Assist in training, overseeing and scheduling staff.
Supervision of stage technicians as required.
Ensures that client requirements are met in a timely manner.
Works within the schedule as provided.
Resolves client problems related to stage and backstage areas with direction from the Production Manager.
Ensures effective implementation of new and previously arranged Production Services to clients for their performances and related activities at the Chan Centre.
Recommends policies and procedures to the Production Manager.
In conjunction with the Ticket, Bar and Front of House Coordinators, ensures the performances and events run smoothly.
Oversees and ensures that the negotiated client production requirements are met for each performance event.
Represents Chan Centre to the general public, clients, and Artist’s representatives.
Ensures security of the building and safety of the performers, staff and patrons.
Reports deficiencies of building amenities to the Production Manager.
Compiles performance and event reports and forwards to appropriate staff.
Acts as the primary stage technician on some events.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

Compensation Range $32.93 - $32.93 CAD Hourly
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date Ongoing
There are 3 vacancies for this position.
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