Casual Support Technician

Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

A Theatre Technician at a roadhouse venue is responsible for the seamless execution of a wide range of live events including:

• Live Mixing: Operate digital mixing consoles (FOH and Monitors) to achieve high-quality sound for live bands, ensuring proper EQ dynamics and gain staging
• System Rigging: Hang, place and strike PA speaker stage monitors, and microphone setups
• Backline and Stage Setup: Coordinate with touring musicians on backline needs, stage plots, and the input list.
• Programming: Program and operate lighting consoles for performances
• Event: Help with load-ins, strikes, and backstage logistics for touring production.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all in-house lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment to ensure a safe working environment
• A Theatre Technician at a roadhouse venue is responsible for the seamless execution of a wide range of live events.
• Live Mixing: Operate digital mixing consoles (FOH and Monitors) to achieve high-quality sound for live bands, ensuring proper EQ dynamics and gain staging
• System Rigging: Hang, place and strike PA speaker stage monitors, and microphone setups
• Backline and Stage Setup: Coordinate with touring musicians on backline needs, stage plots, and the input list.
• Programming: Program and lighting consoles for performances
• Event: Help with load-ins, strikes, and backstage logistics for touring production.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on all in-house lighting, audio, video, and rigging equipment to ensure a safe working environment
  

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

Job Requirements

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• experience with soundboards and lighting consoles
• ability to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50 lbs
• problem-solving skills, clear communication under pressure, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of artists, producers, and crew members

The schedule is highly variable and includes irregular hours, requiring the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by show schedules

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected]

Thank you for applying to NWP!