Extraspace Head Technician

Company Overview

About Tarragon:
Founded in 1970, Tarragon Theatre creates, develops and produces new Canadian theatre that reflects and illuminates the diversity and complexity of the contemporary human experience. We seek to create theatre that investigates artistic form, which may incorporate non-traditional practices and methods of storytelling, and may integrate other disciplines such as movement, music or non-text based performance – all toward creating enriching and provocative theatre experiences for the artist and audience. Our philosophy is to create an environment that fosters artistic discourse within the ecology of Canadian theatre, new play development and dramaturgy practice. We open our doors to celebrate and learn from the scope of voices that make up our country and the various artistic practices that resonate within them. To that end, Tarragon is equally a hub for creation and development as it is a production company, with the ultimate goal of creating a meaningful experience for our artists to thrive and bridge their ideas from concept to realization. Our rehearsal halls and theatre spaces are used extensively by the arts community for the creation and production of new work.

Job Description

About the Position:
You are a dedicated theatre practitioner, with an interest in supporting the new creation process as related to the production opportunities of the Tarragon. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, artistically engaging and collaborative work environment.

This position is governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Tarragon Theatre and IATSE Local 58. You will be required to join the union if not already a member. This is a full-time seasonal salaried position. The salary, as per the CBA, is $920.00/week, based on a 40-hour work week. The salary represents an hourly rate of $23.00 per hour.

An integral role to Tarragon’s production team and community, reporting to the Director of Production, the Extraspace Head Technician will work closely and in collaboration with the Technical Director, to support creators and all artists for the theatre’s productions. It is a highly skilled position within the production department.

Productions
• Facilitate the install and set-up of all related technical aspects of a given production with a specific focus on lights, sound and projection
• Programing and operation of lighting, video and sound for all Extraspace productions and rentals as assigned
• Tracking all rental equipment for the purpose of ensuring returns are met in a timely fashion
• Participating in the construction of any lighting, video, sound as relates to special effects as assigned
• Leading casual crew on installs and strikes of all technical aspects of the load in/install process
• Repairing and maintaining the technical equipment where possible
• Aiding in the maintenance of the physical plant of the Extraspace theatre. Reporting any deficiencies to the Technical Director and/or Director of Production
• Following the policies and procedures of the Tarragon and ensuring the healthy and safe use of all the facility’s theatrical equipment on stage and personnel in the workplace
• Anticipating, identifying, and resolving show-related problems including scenic set elements throughout the run
• Taking an active role in the production department to ensure the highest quality of our productions
•Working in close relation with Patron Services staff
• Will have a respect for confidentiality
•Maintaining professionalism in order to attain the best quality production and/or support for a given rental company
• Following guidelines for the use of all production equipment and personnel

Qualifications and Skills:

The successful candidate will bring to the post:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, or equivalent, as a technician in similar venues of size and scope. Having been in a position of leadership is an asset
• Detailed knowledge of audio, lighting, video and rigging as it applies to technical theatre, including programming and operation of ETC Ion, Digital Audio Consoles and Qlab for both Audio and Video.
•Experience with programming in Isadora is an asset
• Experience with projections and projection networking
• A collaborative, teambuilding approach in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Knowledge and skill in using computers, printers, and related software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in using and maintaining all stage equipment
• Ability to make recommendations regarding equipment acquisition, repairs and maintenance, standard operating procedures and system configuration
• Ability to lift and work with weight in excess of 50 pounds, work from heights up to twenty feet, read and work from a lighting/audio hang plot, rigging and associated paper work
• Fundamentals of stage carpentry and stage rigging
• Fall Protection/Arrest standards and practices
• First Aid training would be an asset

The position usually runs from late August to late May. The position will start on September 9, 2024 and end on May 4, 2025, with an unpaid hiatus’ from November 11, 2024-January 19, 2025 and February 2-March 23, 2025 representing 20 weeks. Additional weeks of employment are available during the Hiatus periods for rentals of the venue. There are currently 7 weeks of work available as we continue to book rentals in the Extraspace Theatre.