Type of position : permanent, full time (35h\/week)
\nStarting date :\u00a0 August 18th, 2025\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels) is looking to fill the position of <\/span>Technical Assistant<\/b>, a permanent position within its team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About the MAI Description of the position Technical coordination assistance Maintenance of technical equipment and equipment Assembly and disassembly Other tasks Candidate\u2019s profile<\/b> Job Conditions<\/b> Starting date: Monday August 18, 2025<\/b><\/p>\n To apply, please send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the attention of Philip Richard-Authier, Technical Director, by <\/span>June 30 2025<\/b> to the following email address: <\/span>tech@m-a-i.qc.ca<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MAI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment to all employees and applicants. We therefore encourage individuals who are part of marginalized communities to apply to this position.\u00a0 Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Type of position : permanent, full time (35h\/week) Starting date :\u00a0 August 18th, 2025\u00a0 MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels) is looking to fill the position […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":18478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-posting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/b>MAI (Montr\u00e9al, arts interculturels) is a pluridisciplinary presenter in contemporary art that presents original creations in dance, music, theater, interdisciplinary arts and visual arts in three spaces: theatre, gallery, and cafe-bar. MAI presents an annual program and collaborates with various local, national, and international partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The role of the Technical Assistant is to assist the Technical Director in his daily tasks and to welcome the artists in the venues, and supervise technical running of the shows and exhibitions. The employee participates in general maintenance of materials and equipment, as well as assembly and disassembly of equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>-Attendance all the events listed in the MAI Programming (days, evenings and weekends)
\n<\/span>-In the absence of the Technical Director, the Technical Assistant provides technical support for the performances in the theater, in collaboration with the box office and the cafe-bar team, as well as the artists and the show manager; ensure compliance and respect for safety rules and standards related to technology for workers and users of the MAI.
\n<\/span>-Provide technical support for activities presented in the cafe-bar or any other special event.
\n<\/span>-Assist the Technical Director with the logistics and technical coordination of events.
\n<\/span>-Open and Closure rooms for our activities.
\n<\/span>-Reports to the Technical Director on the progress of activities and on changes to production schedules.
\n<\/span>-Monitoring security of spaces and equipment during working hours.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>-Maintenance of materials and equipment, according to the Technical Director’s recommendations.
\n<\/span>-Maintenance of electrical wiring and sound equipment.
\n<\/span>-Restoration of the gallery, theatre, and cafe-bar (painting, plastering, etc.).
\n<\/span>-Participation in the construction of all types of accessories, using specialized tools (according to safety rules).<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>-Set-up and dismantling of shows, exhibitions, and other events presented at MAI.
\n<\/span>-Assembly and dismantling of the stands.
\n<\/span>-Support during technical deliveries.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>-Classification of technical files.
\n<\/span>-Participation in the layout of work areas (offices, rehearsal rooms, etc.).
\n<\/span>-Assisting the cafe-bar staff with refilling supplies.
\n<\/span>-All other related tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>– Requirement: Training and experience in stage technic
\n<\/span>– Excellent ability to work in a team, react quickly, and work under pressure
\n<\/span>– Excellent autonomy, initiative, and a dynamic attitude
\n<\/span>– Excellent French spoken and written, great English spoken and written<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>– Location: In person at 3680 Jeanne-Mance St., Montreal;
\n<\/span>– Position: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week);
\n<\/span>– Schedule: Variable depending on the activity: days, evenings and weekends;
\n<\/span>– Salary: Starting at $25\/hour, to be discussed based on experience<\/span><\/p>\n