Theatre Technician

• Job ID: 62492


• Job Category: Information & Technology


• Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Arts & Culture Services


• Work Location: Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive


• Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Indefinite


• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $29.66 - $32.34 per hour


• Shift Information: Various shifts, up to 20 hours per week, primarily on evenings and weekends


• Affiliation: L79 Unit B PT 


• Number of Positions Open: 1


• Posting Period: 25-May-2026 to 08-June-2026

Section and location information:
EDC Arts & Culture Services - Assembly Hall - 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr., Etobicoke (1 vacancy)

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs or monitors the operation of sound, lighting and audio-visual equipment during rehearsals, performances, conferences and special events


• Oversees the technical aspects of live performances occurring at City of Toronto cultural facilities


• Performs or monitors all tasks related to technical load-in, set-up, production and wrap-out


• Works collaboratively with external technical staff onsite, including both professional and amateur staff, provided by various rental groups


• Provides ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting, related to sound and lighting equipment


• Works with staff in the provision of building security, front of house services, fire safety and evacuation, event assistance, and client service for events occurring at City of Toronto cultural facility


• Provides direction to theatre patrons and staff in emergency situations within the theatre


• Set ups and/or takes down furniture and equipment for various events


• Opens, closes and monitors facilities during hours of operation


• Attends scheduled staff meetings, training sessions and fire drills to help ensure a safe workplace

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Completion of an accredited post-secondary program in technical theatre or the equivalent combination of experience and education


2. Experience running computerized sound and lighting boards in a live theatre setting


3. Experience providing ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting on sound and lighting equipment in a live theatre setting


4. Experience in lighting equipment hanging, focussing, level-setting, and other technical aspects of performance pre-production


5. Experience setting up and operating various types of AV equipment, including but not limited to projectors, portable sound systems, etc.

You must also have:

• As a member of the public service, you have strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with external staff, facility clients, volunteers, and the public.


• Must be resourceful, proactive and possess a high degree of common sense and initiative.


• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making skills with the ability to manage difficult situations in a professional manner.


• Ability to work with minimal supervision and respond proactively to client requests.


• Familiarity with AutoCAD LT 2026.


• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks, including table and chair set ups.


• Personnel Lift training or a willingness to complete this training, at own expense.


• Fall Arrest/Working at Heights training or a willingness to complete this training, at own expense.


• Standard First Aid and CPR training or a willingness to complete this training, at own expense.


• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work.


• Stage carpentry and/or rigging experience is an asset.


• Will be required to workdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.


• Preference may be given to applicants who can verify that they have current certifications in Fall Arrest/Working at Heights, Personnel Lift and First Aid training.

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