THEATRE GENERAL OPERATOR

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Theatre General Operator

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 3

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part time

HOURS OF WORK: 24-hour work week / shift work / variable hours (primarily evenings and weekends)

LOCATION: The Rose Brampton

HOURLY RATE: $39.07 (out of schedule rate)

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: April 08, 2025

CLOSING DATE: April 22, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Report to the Supervisor, Theatre, Technical Operations, or Coordinator, Theatre Technical, liaising with clients, professionals, and community performing arts groups on technical matters to ensure superior customer service related to load-in, performance setup, running of performances/events, and load-out across City theatres and other event locations.
• Work with clients, professionals, COB staff, and community performing arts groups to ensure a smooth load-in, run, and load-out of lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video, and stage equipment and setup of the performance.
• Operate theatre systems and equipment including, but not limited to, transportation, setup, installation, and striking of lighting, sound, rigging, video, carpentry, staging, and Stageline mobile stage equipment at City Theatres, production scene shop, and other event locations.
• Perform preventative and demand maintenance to theatre systems, tools, and equipment including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video, staging, and Stageline mobile stage while maintaining an inventory of these and all City theatre assets.
• Assist with ensuring all Professional Series production requirements are set up including lighting, sound, rigging, carpentry, video, wardrobe, and staging as per the rider.
• Generate various show-related reports and keep maintenance logs.
• Provide guidance and training to part-time and contract staff for the load-ins, set-ups, running, and load-outs of performances and events alongside Technical Stage Hands, Supervisor, or Coordinators.
• Monitor performances and events to ensure City policies and building security are maintained and contracts are adhered to.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and removing garbage from stage and surrounding areas.
• Design and implement lighting, audio, set, and video for various productions and events.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years in a performing arts theatre environment with related experience.
• Certification in Fall Protection, Lift Operation, WHMIS, and First-Aid.
• Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s license.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal safety equipment and clothing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by April 22, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.