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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

Jobs (Edmonton): Assistant Head of Stage Carpentry – Citadel Theatre

Jobs (Edmonton): Assistant Head of Stage Carpentry – Citadel Theatre

The Citadel Theatre , one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies, has openings for two Assistant Head Stage Carpenters . This is a unionized seasonal contract position with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) working 40 hours per week.

The AssistantHead Stage Carpenter assiststheHead Stage Carpenterin the setup and operation ofThe Citadel Theatre’s productionsmakingappropriate, effective, and safe use of our facilities and human and financial resources.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Supervise and participate in work related to the setup, running, maintenance, and strike of The Citadel Theatre’s productionsmakingappropriate, effective, and secure use of our facilities and human and financial resources.
- Liaise closely with Stage Management, Designers, and Department Heads to ensure technical elements are executed as intended.
- Participate in scheduling, coordination,



and planning activities related to technical work.
- Work as a member of running crews for productions and rentals.
- Supervise and mentor crews working on the stages of The Citadel Theatre’s venues by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, ensuring safe work practices, and maintaining a collaborative, respectful work environment.
- Support adherence to safety protocols and contribute to the continuous improvement of safe work practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- EXPERIENCE 5 years working in professional theatre production departments.
- SKILLS Rigging in a theatre environment.
- SKILLS Safe operation of a counterweight fly system, single and double purchase.
- SKILLS Reading technical drawings.
- SKILLS Assembling and maintaining theatre scenery.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Post Secondary Technical Theatre Education is an asset.
- Experience working in an IATSE environment.
- Fall Protection Certification.
- First Aid Certification.
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) / Arial work platform training.
- Pyrotechnician certification is an asset.
- Experience with motorized scenery systems is also an asset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Ability to climb ladders and comfortable working at heights.
- Available to work flexible hours,eveningsand weekends.li>
- Able to lift 25kg (50lbs) frequently.

The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal/external parties. Thank you for your interest but only those chosen for next steps will be contacted.

The Citadel Theatre team lives, works, and creates in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), on Treaty No. 6 territory and the traditional and contemporary hom

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