DARK Technical Specialist

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

5d•CA$38 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Edmonton Park is seeking a creative, highly organized, and safety-conscious DARK Technical Director to lead their annual DARK festival from pre-production through to execution and strike. This temporary full-time role involves leading the DARK production team to ensure the event is safely delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the festival's artistic vision. The role requires managing all technical operations, including audio, video, lighting, sets, and special effects across all haunts and the site. Balancing museum operations, private rentals, and educational programs requires meticulous calendar alignment and strong project management skills. The ultimate goal is to shape the guest experience, ensuring a seamless and high-quality production.

Requirements

University graduation in educational media and instructional technology and a minimum of 1 year related experience in Audio -Visual industry such as in live events, theatre or festival industries.
OR Graduation from a recognized program in Audio-Visual Technology and a minimum of 3 years related experience in Audio-Visual/Multimedia subject area specialization (related experience includes background in production management or technical supervision in festivals or experience in large venues presenting a variety of live performance work including knowledge of audiovisual systems, lighting, set design and rigging)
Advanced technical knowledge of audiovisual systems, theatrical lighting, rigging, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical layouts and site plans to collaborators and external service providers.
Proven problem-solving agility with the ability to safely troubleshoot equipment failures or site challenges under tight event timelines.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and technical skills
Strong budgeting and accounting skills
Understanding of and experience working in festival environments
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Proficient in Google Workspace such as Google drive, Google Docs, Google Sheet
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent).
Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Must be able to accommodate an alternate and extended shift schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the festival calendar

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervisory capacity, overseeing crews and productions
Active tickets/certifications in Forklift/Telehandler, MEWP, Fall-Arrest, or First Aid

Responsibilities

Assist with the setup, operation, and takedown of lighting, audio, video, set, and special effects (SFX) elements across all haunts and the festival site
Manage all site drafting requirements and determine the deployment needs for house gear and external equipment rentals
Partner with Facilities Management Systems (FMS) to calculate critical power and load ratings, and provide construction input to the carpentry team
Collaborate with the Production Manager on hiring, onboarding, and supervising the DARK Production team while maintaining an inclusive and safe workplace culture
Provide direction to the technical team to align AV operations with creative concepts and keep all workflows moving within tight timelines
Track and communicate expenditures to management to stay within budget parameters, while coordinating the purchase of goods and services needed for the festival
Maintain a thorough understanding of City of Edmonton and industry OH&S practices, ensuring the crew strictly adheres to and completes required safety documentation
Organize and archive essential technical documents (inventories, maps, and show files) and attend creative meetings to communicate technical requirements to internal stakeholders