Job Summary: Service Area : Public Services Department : Culture and Recreation Division : River Run Centre Work Location : River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street Work Mode : In Person Job Type and Duration : Permanent, Full Time Vacancy Position Availability : 1 existing vacant position(s) Salary Range : $33.65-41.29 per hour Affiliation : CUPE Local 973 Posting Period : March 13, 2026 to March 29, 2026 11:59 p.m.

Why Join the City of Guelph?

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive perks to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

- Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
- Paid personal days;
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
- Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
- Extended health and dental advantages, including Health Care Spending Account;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Parental leave top up program;
- Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
- Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview: Key duties and responsibilities

- Ensure a safe working environment for artists and crew. Ensure that all crew wear prescribed PPE and follow established safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain, set-up, tear down, and operate audio equipment, for technical sessions, rehearsal, and performances in the Main Stage, Studio theatre or Canada Company Hall as assigned.
- Assess audio requirements for performances, and produce documentation as required for audio systems.
- Co-ordinate with house crew on required maintenance projects.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Coordinate and communicate with local stage crew, River Run Centre staff, artists,



artist management and touring crew from start of show call until completion of load out as required.
- Ensure audio equipment; including Consoles, PA, Playback systems, Com, Program Sound, and related equipment and infrastructure is maintained in safe working condition.
- Support other House Technicians as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

- Thorough understanding of the workings of a road house environment and a background in concert, theatre, dance and industrial productions.
- Problem-solving skills along with excellent customer service, interpersonal and team skills.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and an understanding and commitment to safe working practices.
- Able to perform physical requirements of position: lift 25 kg. objects, climb ladders etc.
- Must understand the needs of the performing arts/entertainment sector, corporations, community groups, educational institutions, and other potential clients.
- Time management skills including the ability to multi-task, work with deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- This position is conditional on an employee on leave having the right to return to their job within an approximate two (2) year period

Hours of work 40 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday, scheduled per the Collective Agreement. Schedule will vary but will be mainly afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required. This position is anticipated to start in April 2026.

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