Stage Technician

University of British Columbia•Vancouver, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform a variety of stage/technical duties in preparation for and presentation of events produced by the Chan Centre or clients leasing any of the spaces within the Centre. To respond to the needs of the commercial and academic clients as they occur.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Diploma in Stage Craft from a recognized institute or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years' related experience.
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

Certificate in Lighting Entertainment Training an asset.
Knowledge of stage lighting, audio video equipment and staging.
Completion of a First Aid Level 2 course an asset.
Ability to work at various height levels and climb ladders.
Ability to stand, sit, or crawl under staging.
Manual dexterity.
Must be able to work irregular hours and respond to on-call demands including evenings and weekends.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Assembles, sets-up, and shifts staging and related production equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
Sets up lighting requirements as directed
Acts as stage door person as required
Ensures that work is performed in a safe and correct manner
Assists in reconfiguring portable building elements as required
Assembles, sets-up, shifts and operates audio video equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
Participates in the loading and unloading of equipment and staging for the production of Chan Centre or client events
Performs other related tasks as required