| Technical Director Job Description |
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GENERAL DUTIES OF THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR a) Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of Metro Theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the sue and maintenance of stage facilities and the fly gallery. b) Advises Production Managers, Lighting and Sound designers, on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs. c) Attends each evening of Technical Week of each of the season’s NINE productions, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show. d) Assists in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or temporary paid technical staff for individual shows of other technical theatre work as may be required from time to time. e) Purchases, leases and/or borrows equipment as needed, within specified budgetary limits. f) Attends all production meetings. g) Schedules and chairs meetings of the Technical Core Group. h) Oversees all safety aspects related to the working environment, being conversant with the safety regulations set by the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, the Workers’ Compensation Board and the Vancouver Fire Department. i) Ensures that he/she (or a qualified responsible deputy) can be contacted at all times, for technical assistance in any emergency. j) Remains available and responsive to requests for technical advice and assistance. k) Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors of Metro Theatre regarding capital purchases of technical equipment. l) Acts as agent of Metro Theatre in the renting/leasing of space at the Theatre and Scene Shop buildings (with the exception of the workshop) with the established policies and terms of the pro forma Rental agreements. m) Negotiates and administers the rental of Metro Theatre technical equipment not being used in current productions. n) Ensures that invoices for payment and/or receipts for disbursement, with respect to authorized expenditures, are promptly submitted to the Theatre Secretary, within seven days of the close of the associated production. |