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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Edmonton) : Assistant Head of Electrics – Citadel Theatre

Job (Edmonton) : Assistant Head of Electrics – Citadel Theatre

The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, Alberta is looking for a highly organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our Production team as Assistant Head of Electrics. This is a seasonal position starting Oct. 5, 2021. End and restart date is dependant on our season and will be discussed in interview.

The Citadel is a very active, not-for-profit theatre producing a season which usually includes a Mainstage series of six plays, our seasonal production of A Christmas Carol, a summer musical and, assorted other projects as they arise from season to season. We support a vibrant theatre school and an active new play development program. Our facilities are available for rental by other arts organizations and community groups.

The Citadel complex includes:

- The Shoctor Theatre: a proscenuim stage with 686 seats.
- The Maclab Theatre: a thrust stage with 685 seats.
- The Rice Theatre:



a 155 seat cabaret-style theatre.
- Zeidler Hall: a 220 seat theatre suitable for films and lectures.
- The Lee Pavilion: a beautiful indoor garden.

Function/Role:

The Assistant Head of Electrics reports to the Head of Electrics, Director of Production and Technical Director ensuring high quality production values for all Citadel productions and rental events relating to and assisting the Electrics team.

They are responsible for assisting in the protected and effective operation of the electrical department; the organization, installation, operation and maintenance of all electrics and theatrical lighting equipment stage lighting and special effect elements within the Citadel, related to the Citadel's presentation of production in all our spaces and on tours as well other events, while making appropriate, effective and safe use of our facilities, human and financial resources.

The Assistant Head of Electrics must be ready to take a proactive leadership role in creating a respectful and positive workplace where all of our stakeholders are excited, connected and invested in the work of the theatre.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure the organization and maintenance of all electrical equipment and facilities and ensure these spaces are operated and maintained in a safe, organized manner.




- Ensure the inspection of electrics equipment brought in for use and prohibit the use of any equipment deemed to be potentially hazardous and inform the DP and TD.
- Assist to create and maintain accessible paperwork and archive of all plans of electrics designs/elements for each production.
- Assist in the development or estimates, costings, budgets and schedules in writing and be responsible and accountable for expenditures in budget accounted as assigned by the DP and TD, and the confidentiality of personnel and financial information, in conjunction with other related Departments.
- Cooperate with Head of Electrics and related Departments on the set-up and running of all shows.
- Assist the Head of Electrics to follow lighting design and perform drafting functions when required; prep lighting plot and order equipment as required. Cooperate fully with the designer(s) in the realization of their designs, but such cooperation shall not supersede the directions of the DP or TD.
- Advise Head of Electrics, DP and TD of any service required of electric equipment.
- Assist in research and recommend acquisition or improvement of lighting and electrical equipment.
- In consultation with Head of Electrics, the DP and TD determine methods, materials and any special training to be used or needed.
- Assist to oversee the storage or all electrical equipment, maintaining the efficient organization and cleanliness of the electrics department, its office and related areas.
- Assist to create and maintain an accessible archive of all plans of electrical elements for each production.
- Maintain updated lists of stock inventory.
- Program and operate computerized lighting controls and special effects; run show

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