Stage Technician
/Organization:
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Deadline:
May. 15, 2024
Organization Description:
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1919, the VSO is the third largest symphony orchestra in Canada, and the largest performing arts organization in Western Canada. The VSO creates, curates, and connects irresistible musical experiences—performing 150+ concerts annually in its home, the Orpheum Theatre, as well as numerous venues throughout Metro Vancouver, and online. The VSO is one of a handful of orchestras worldwide that has its own music school: the VSO School of Music. The organization delivers extensive education programs reaching more than 50,000 young people annually, and community engagement initiatives that reach a further 100,000+ people. Maestro Otto Tausk is the VSO’s Music Director and the Artistic Advisor of the VSO School of Music.
Website:
https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/
Job Description:
Working with the Stage Manager, the Stage Technician will assist in the planning and execution of all Vancouver Symphony rehearsals and performances during the period of employment. Duties will include acting as part of a team and require excellent organizing and communication skills. The Stage Manager is responsible
for all technical, production and staging elements associated with any performance and will allocate duties to the Stage Technician as needed. Performances will occur at a variety of venues which requires thorough planning and attention to detail. The SM and ST will work together to ensure the artists on stage have all their needs met so as to perform at the highest levels of professionalism within a safe working environment, both on and off the stage.
Responsibilities:
Working with the Stage Manager, the Stage Technician will assist in the planning and execution of all Vancouver Symphony rehearsals and performances during the period of employment. Duties will include acting as part of a team and require excellent organizing and communication skills. The Stage Manager is responsible
for all technical, production and staging elements associated with any performance and will allocate duties to the Stage Technician as needed. Performances will occur at a variety of venues which requires thorough planning and attention to detail. The SM and ST will work together to ensure the artists on stage have all their needs met so as to perform at the highest levels of professionalism within a safe working environment, both on and off the stage.
Qualifications:
To be Eligible for CSJ hiring, youth must:
· be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
· be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
· have a valid Social Insurance Number
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to employment@vancouversymphony.ca
Please include “Stage Technician” in the subject line.
The VSO and the VSOSoM thanks all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Remuneration:
$19.50/hr. - Funded by Canada Summer Jobs
Contact Name: Saba Alam
Contact Email: saba.alam@vancouversymphony.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 684-9100
