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Canada Summer Jobs 2024: Job Postings

(Available to Youth between the ages 15-30, Canadian citizens, permanent residents or granted refugee status, with a valid SIN).

Tasks and Responsibilities: The two Production Assistants (PAs) will train & assist with all backstage preparations in all phases & types of live &/or recorded technical production for live performances. The PAs will be directly involved in the operation of Lighting & Audio consoles, and any HD video & digital audio recordings of closed recording sessions. Placement tasks will include assisting with the final conversion tasks and activation of VDPAC's onsite Marie Fleming Studio (MFStudio) as a platform for engaging youth performers and participants. The PAs will also job-shadow & work directly with VDPAC's resident Technical Director (TD) & Assistant TD (ATD) to receive comprehensive hands-on training on the operation of our computerized lighting & audio console systems in support of VDPAC's remaining live performance schedule through July 2024, and in preparation for VDPAC's annual maintenance shutdown in August.

VDPAC's proven goal for these placements is to prepare youth candidates for post-secondary, accredited training & certification as qualified theatre technicians; and/or as future paid PT, Casual or "gig" contract work as theatre technicians/operators for VDPAC, or at other venues in the live or recorded performance industry.

To Apply:

(Two 8-week, Canada Summer Jobs positions, 37.5 hrs/wk @ $20.00/hr)

This job posting will remain active until both positions are filled. Interested persons are encouraged to apply as early as possible for the projected start date of June 17, 2024.

Applications By Email must include:

  1. Brief covering message stating:
  2. Most recent related work experience, and/or theatre, (i.e. high school or community) experience;
  3. Confirmation of your availability for the earliest projected start-date; or the next available start-date; and any logistical considerations, (i.e. Transportation, etc.);
  4. Updated resume, including 3 current references (may be contacted);
  5. Email to: [email protected]

To Apply In Person, include:

  1. Brief covering letter (as above);
  2. Updated resume, including 3 current references (may be contacted);
  3. Delivered to:

Ticket Seller Box Office

Attn: Technical Director

Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

3800-33rd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5T6

(Between 9:30am & 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. No phone calls, please)

The VDPAC sincerely appreciates the interest of all applicants but regrets that only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Thank you!