Description The Faculty of Arts is currently seeking a Recurring Part-time General Theatre Technician .

The University Theatre

Services (UTS) technical staff provide technical support to the divisions of Dance, Music and Drama within the School of Creative and Performing Arts and many other campus and community groups who use our facilities. UTS serves over 200 clients per year, with a peak period of operation September through June. This position supplements the full time technical staff during the UTS peak period in order to meet our academic and client needs.

The work is often physically demanding and can involve exposure to potentially dangerous situations, including overhead stage rigging and work from ladders or powered personnel lifts. This position reports to the Manager of Theatre Services. This position is part of the AUPE Collective Bargaining Unit.

The Stage

Technician will be required to work irregular hours consisting of mostly evenings and weekends, including some overtime.

The Stage

Technician will function as part of a team to achieve the smooth, efficient execution of our clients events. Work with staff members to help clients produce their show. Install rigging, lighting, sound equipment, and scenery.

Erect stages for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events in theaters, studios, classrooms, conference rooms and other SCPA venues. Read stage layout specifications and blueprints and confer with the Stage Manager to determine type and location of sets, props, scenery, lighting, and sound equipment required for a specific event. Operate and control power tools and equipment safely.

Perform basic maintenance to technical equipment. React quickly to new directions in a fast-paced environment. Enter accurate data regarding any show (show report, time sheet, and materials charged). Work with the Manager of Theatre Services on any given task.





Meet with clients and performers to determine the desired lighting for a performance. Operate manual and computer-controlled lighting systems during rehearsals and performances, following audible or visual cues. Take cues from the stage manager.

Meet with clients and performers to determine the desired sound for a performance. Understand sound equipment and acoustics. Use sound mixing boards to mix and edit music, voices and sound effects. Operate sound equipment during rehearsals and performances, following audible or visual cues.

Take cues from the stage manager. Manage audio volume and sound quality at live events.

The Stage

Technician must have a well-rounded knowledge of lighting, sound, staging, and conference equipment. A diploma or certificate in Technical Production from a recognized training institution would be considered a strong asset. A basic computer skill level with the ability to work in word processing and spreadsheet programs is recommended.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1. For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. Start something today at the University of Calgary.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples,



encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do. The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply.

To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected] show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. #

📌 General Theatre Technician -Faculty of Arts (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary