Assistant Technical Director

Company Overview

Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will soon launch the company’s 59th season, co-led by Artistic Director Herbie Barnes and incoming Executive Director Camilla Holland. As Canada’s largest and oldest professional theatre for young audiences, the company produces and presents a full season of theatre and arts education programming, serving approximately 150,000 patrons annually. With the purchase and renovation of YPT 161 Studios across the street from its historic theatre in 2021, YPT has expanded its footprint, increased its accessibility, refreshed its lobbies, and upgraded the theatrical equipment capabilities of its 433-seat Ada Slaight Stage and 115-seat Studio. United in vision, the two facilities now anchor the corner of Front and Frederick streets in downtown Toronto creating Canada’s largest theatre complex for young people. With its broad-ranging educational programs and exceptional professional productions, the company has an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million. The family-friendly employee culture at YPT encourages ingenuity, teamwork, and an atmosphere of learning. In fact, learning is at the center of everything we do.

Job Description

About the Role
YPT is currently searching for candidates to fill the full-time position of Assistant Technical Director, reporting to the Technical Director. Position commences: October 1, 2024.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
•Support the Technical Director with the onsite management of daily activities of the ProductionDepartment.
•Work with the Technical Director throughout the production process – including but not limited tothe design evaluation, costing, planning, and execution of YPT productions.
•Assist with providing Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) services.
•Support the co-ordination and supervision of a successful load in/out, maintenance, and technicalperiods of YPT produced shows.
•Occasionally lead the load in/out, run, maintenance, and other technical periods of YPT presentedshows.
•Participate in the coordination of facility maintenance with the Technical Director and Operationsdepartment.
•Advances the technical needs and supervises select events throughout the summer rental season.
•Assist with pick-ups and drop-offs for YPT Productions.
•Adhere to and enforce YPT’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
•Assist with and participate in YPT Education & Participation programs.
•Other duties as assigned by the Technical Director.

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Graduate of a recognized theatre program with demonstrable experience in Technical Direction.
• Patient and thrives in an educational environment.
• Broad working knowledge of all production elements applicable to a producing theatre.
• Familiar/experience with network systems is an asset.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Vectorworks.
• Experience with crew management, show costing, budget tracking, and material purchasing.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s Health and Safety statutes, regulations, and practices.
• A Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s license (or equivalent).
• Specific experience in IATSE working environments is an asset.
• Valid Working at Heights certificate is an asset.

Benefits:
• Extended health benefits.
• Matching RRSP (3%).
• 10 vacation days.
• 12 paid sick days & 2 personal days.