Full-Time

Production Assistant

Posted on Nov 10

New West Theatre

Lethbridge, AB

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Organized

Computer and Technology Knowledge

Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Work Setting Theatre company; Stage company

Area of Work Experience

Stagehand; Set dresser; Script assistant; Props person; Grip; Dresser; Rigger

Specific Skills

Adjust focus, sounds levels and other projector and theatre settings and maintain equipment; Set up and operate mobile camera platforms, microphone booms and lighting equipment; Set up equipment; Rig, place, move and dismantle sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment; Keep detailed notes of all actions, positions and camera angles, and photograph and date scenes; Assemble, repair, place, build and oversee props; Arrange schedules; Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations; Detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems; Change and install an electronic control panel using automated equipment

Experience Experience an asset

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English

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