M.A.Desautels Faculty of Music
Position number: 38171
Date posted: August 21, 2026
Concert Hall Technician - Tech 4 (AESES)
New Regular Continuing Part-Time (Budget Funded)
Work schedule:
0-35 variable hours/week
Salary:
$26.20 to $37.62 per hourplus vacation pay
Expected Start Date
September 21, 2026
For more information please contact: Sarah Rout - [email protected]
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Bachelor's degree in Audio Engineering, Technical Theater, or Music is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a concert hall or similar performance venue
- An acceptable equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting audio, lighting, and visual equipment is required, specifically:
- Yamaha Sound console, Electrovoice Sound system, Qlab playback software
- ETC Ion XE lighting board, ETC power controls and lighting fixtures
- THERN controls
- Must have strong problem solving skills.
- Able to communicate effectively and diplomatically both verbally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- At the direction of the Operations Administrator, be responsible for the preparation of events and performances within the Concert Hall including, anticipating equipment requirements, ensuring scheduling conflicts are prevented.
- Under direction of the Operations Administrator repair equipment and instruments according to the University of Manitoba Purchasing Policy, as needed.
- Responsible for completing Incident Reports documenting loss, theft, or damage. All reports are to be sent to the Dean, CHC and Security as appropriate.
- Ensure that the equipment is set up and working properly.
- Provides technical support on all equipment (audio visual, lighting, sound, etc.) during set up, performances and breakdown.
- Assist Operations Administrator in the operation and maintenance of the hall’s specialized equipment.
- Provides advice and guidance to academics, students, and technical subordinates on equipment use.
- Oversee rehearsals and live performances, troubleshooting technical issues as they arise.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of technical equipment before and after events.
- Maintain the order and cleanliness of the Concert Hall.
- Other duties as assigned.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
