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Special Events/Technical Coordinator/TD
C-073
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Senior Manager, Client Support
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August 8, 2013
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing approaches to technical
requirements and applying technical skills to a range of situations, including convocation, special
events, presentations, theatrical production and news conferences. He/she will have sound
knowledge of and be responsible for implementing workplace OHS and security practices as
they relate to theatre and live performance events. This position will coordinate design and
work collaboratively with artistic producers and/or directors both within and outside of Trent.
Working very closely with our Special events office and Conference Services, he/she must be
extremely flexible to work evenings, weekends and irregular shifts.
Key Activities
1. Technical point of contact for all special events, Theatre Emphasis performance groups,
presentations, productions and conferences.
2. Establish basic lighting design that productions will work with.
3. Set up and oversee the operations of audio video and lighting equipment including
microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording
equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic
equipment for theatrical performance, concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions,
presentations, and news conferences.
4. Set up and operate associated spotlights and design, hang, focus and program custom
configurations of installed lighting systems.
5. Ensures all equipment and rigging, both installed in performance space(s) as well as
circulating equipment is to code, maintained/updated/replaced as required.
6. Provides one-on-one scenographic services to faculty/staff and students in areas relating to
production and live presentation support. Access the feasibility and capability of requests.
Researches best practices and trends in production.
7. Acts as liaison representing client needs with backroom technical team supporting special
events.
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8. Ensures the University processes are utilized appropriately in the design and
implementation of events and that each event addresses risk management (including health
& safety concerns), protection of the University’s assets, reputation and compliance with all
laws and safety regulations.
Analytical Reasoning
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Decision Making
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Education
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Diploma/Degree (3 year) in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Production)
or equivalent, demonstrated experience in Entertainment industry.
Ability to represent the University as member of CITT Canadian Institute for Theatre
Technology
Certification Aerial Lift Operator
Experience Required
1. Minimum five years experience supporting live production, including industry knowledge,
stage management and production management experience within all aspects of sound and
lighting design and production management.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, ability to handle
multiple priorities and meet short deadlines.
4. Demonstrated experience in production management, lift operation and power
tools.
5. A strong understanding of computing, networking and video conferencing
technologies.
6. Ability to look beyond the initial symptom of an issue, and instead perform an indepth analysis to identify and document the root cause(s).
7. A demonstrated sense of responsibility, resourcefulness and teamwork.
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8. Proven ability to effectively communicate feedback in a positive and professional
manner.
9. Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships both within and
across organizational boundaries.
Responsibility for the Work of Others
Direct Responsibility
N/A
Indirect Responsibility
Coaches and mentors faculty, staff and students on an ongoing basis on technical matters
dealing with performance, presentation and production management.
Communication
Internal:
- Faculty/Staff/Students, to understand event requirements and communicate
appropriate solutions
- Faculty/Staff/Students/ event organizers (internal & external) to provide and share
technical expertise
External:
- External event organizers working with Trent departments and also independents
Motor/ Sensory Skills
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Fine motor skills, dexterity - Configuring sound boards
Keyboarding
Audio & Visual queuing/programming – capture the requirements of an artistic vision
and convert to technical specification
Visual
Visual and auditory
Effort
Mental:
- Sustained Attention
- Intense concentration
- Meeting deadlines - Live performance – no chance at re-take
- Design LX/Sound board/staging in harmony with client
- Think in both colour and dimension of light or lack of
Physical:
- Heights
- Standing
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Working in tight space and low lighting (performance)
Physically capable of routinely/handling heavy equipment
Working Conditions
Physical:
- Lift heavy objects/ lighting equipment; speakers; set elements
- Pulling equipment up
Psychological:
- Deadlines
- Time pressures
- Dealing with multiple streams of priorities
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