Assistant to Technical Director

***Candidate must speak French

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the assistant will be responsible for:

• Assist in coordinating the technical needs of internal (artistic programming, public events) and external (rentals and corporate events) activities in collaboration with other departments.
• Participate in the planning, preparation and technical execution of events, including set-ups, tear-downs and rehearsals.
• Supervise freelance technicians and provide them with guidance in the field (schedule, guidelines, safety standards, working environment).
• Support the Technical Director in inventory management, equipment maintenance and optimization of technical installations in the SAT Space, etc.)
• Collaborate in updating technical documents (plans, technical sheets, timetables, roadmaps, etc.)
• Contribute to the implementation of security protocols and compliance with health and safety standards at work.
• Actively participate in the reflection and evolution of sustainable, inclusive and respectful practices in the technical operations of the SAT.

Skills and experience

• Relevant experience in stage technology, audiovisual, technical management or event management and coordination (minimum 3 years recommended).
• Good understanding of the following technical disciplines: sound, lighting, video projection, immersive systems, network, stage machinery.
• Experience in technical team coordination and knowledge of the events or cultural environment.
• Asset: knowledge of immersive systems, or multimedia platforms such as TouchDesigner, Resolume, Madmapper, QLab, Watchout, etc.
• Asset: familiarity with CAD software such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, WYSIWYG, Sketchup, etc.
• Advantage: Agility with administration applications such as Google Sheets, Google Apps Scripts, etc.
• Asset: skill cards (e.g. ASP construction, electricity, lifting platform, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, rigor and attention to detail.
• Collaborative leadership, good communicator, team spirit.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Sensitivity to issues related to inclusion, sustainable development and team well-being.

Conditions of employment:

• Regular full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
• Variable hours: weekdays, weekends, weekday evenings
• Salary: $24-29/h depending on experience
• Group insurance
• Personal leave
• Access to employee benefits: group insurance, continuing education, internal ticketing, creative and stimulating work environment.
• Training

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

SAT strives to offer equal employment opportunities to all and strives to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of its employees. We encourage applications from women, members of LGBTQ+ communities, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities.