Technical Coordinator of Theatre Operations Continuing

Position: Technical Coordinator of Theatre Operations - Full-time (Continuing)

Position Details

The Technical Coordinator of Theatre Operations ensures the safe, efficient operation of the performance spaces and shops associated with the Faculty of Fine Arts. Reporting to the Operations Manager, Faculty of Fine Arts, they oversee all design and technical aspects of Drama productions and activities as well as all technical supports for Music department events and internal/external rentals of Fine Arts performance spaces.

They are responsible for fostering a collaborative workplace, promoting collegial relations between academic and non-academic staff, and supporting student learning. They are responsible for maintaining and coordinating safe practices in all performance spaces and shops, aligned with University policy, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety, Act Safe, and Alberta Safe Stages. They are the operational supervisor of AUPE employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Management – Theatre and Performance Spaces:

Manages all performance-related and instructional facilities and equipment in the Faculty, ensuring safety, maintenance, proper functioning, and cleanliness.

Consults with academic and non-academic staff to prioritize, research, and procure and repair capital assets, technology, and other equipment.

Supports performance facility renovations and upgrades.

Works closely with Ulethbridge Facilities including Risk and Safety Services, Utilities, Campus Planning, and other teams as required. Also works with external integrators and general contractors to complete facility and equipment upgrades or retrofits.

Technical Direction:

Oversees all technical supports required for performance events, including Drama and Music department activities and events, internal users, and external rentals.

Acts as task supervisor for AUPE staff and students, including scheduling work in consultation with the Production Manager; providing training, mentorship, and informal feedback; ensuring production deadlines are met; ensuring that work meets appropriate professional standards.

Plans and organizes all technical and construction aspects of theatre productions, including accurate blueprints/drawings of designs, observing budgets, estimating costs, and managing all aspects of the build of shows including construction and painting.

Leadership role during load-in, technical, and dress rehearsals, overseeing set up and strike of set, lighting, sound, rigging, projections, special effects etc.

Curriculum and Student Support:

Collaborates with academic staff to support technical theatre and design curriculum, including planning and delivering technical demonstrations for classes and small groups of students, providing resources on current safety and professional practices, and developing and delivering technical tutorials.

Provides mentorship to students in technical and design classes and practicums and provides academic staff with informal feedback on student performance.

This position also provides support for other courses in the Fine Arts on an as-needed basis.

Administration and Leadership:

In consultation with department chairs, academic staff, and non-academic staff, develops policies, procedures, and workflows to support efficient and sustainable workflows and ensure a student-centered, supportive, and collaborative learning environment.

Fosters a collaborative workplace, promoting collegial relations between academic and non-academic staff, and supporting student learning.

Supports positive workplace relationships, and conflict resolution among team members.

Promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization through their work practices and participates in Faculty initiatives to support decolonization, Indigenous inclusion, and reconciliation.

Position Qualifications Education and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in theatre production, design or a related field.

Minimum of five years’ experience in technical theatre, design, and/or production; ten+ years preferred.

Minimum of three years’ experience in supervisory role in theatre or live performance; experience as technical director strongly preferred; experience working within collective agreements and in unionized environment preferred.

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