Artistic Director, Studio 58, Theatre Arts program

Langara College; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Vancouver is looking for an Artistic Director for the Theatre Arts program. The role involves overseeing productions, managing student recruitment, and maintaining artistic standards within the program. Candidates must possess a master's degree or equivalent and extensive professional experience in theatre administration. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $45.88 - $142.49 per hour.

Benefits

Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Generous vacation package

Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

Tuition waivers for Langara courses

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional theatre administrator.
• Strong personal connections to professional theatre companies.
• Exceptional managerial and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulating the long-term artistic vision for training.
• Hiring and supervising the artistic team.
• Overseeing the annual recruitment of students.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of professional theatre

Networking skills

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree plus five years of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

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Job Details

Job Title: Artistic Director, Studio 58, Theatre Arts program

Employee Group / Employee Type: Regular (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Thursday, January 1 2026

End Date: Sunday, April 30 2028

Job Summary

The Theatre Arts department is looking for a temporary Artistic Director for Studio 58, for the period January 1 2026 to April 30 2028.

Job Description

The Artistic Director of Studio 58, Theatre Arts Program, performs many inter-related functions which span the responsibilities of:

• The Artistic Director of a professional theatre
• The Artistic Director of a conservatory theatre school
• A Department Chair within Langara College

Responsibilities

Part I

• Formulating the long-term artistic vision for training.
• Setting the highest professional standards for productions, students, faculty and staff.
• Choosing plays / setting the season / setting artistic content which best exploit and develop the strengths of the student acting company.
• Hiring and supervising the artistic team - directors / designers / choreographers / musical directors for each production.
• Directing some Studio 58 productions.
• Maintaining College section budget allocations.
• Maintaining an effective liaison with the artistic community at large and other professional theatre companies.
• Seeking outside placements for students with professional theatre companies to enhance their training.
• Guiding fundraising efforts for the program.

Part II

• Promoting students and graduates within the profession; maintaining strong personal connections and knowledge of the needs of professional theatre companies and referring students and graduates for job opportunities.
• Staying current within the profession and maintaining national and local contacts to attract guest directors, instructors, outside examiners, and applicants to the program.
• Overseeing the annual recruitment of students – setting audition dates, procedures, and decisions; traveling to recruit across Canada.
• Setting, overseeing, and maintaining budgets for productions, workshops and other activities within annual allocations.
• Recruiting, supervising, and training members of the instructional team where applicable.
• Counseling students.
• Directing periodic pedagogical reviews for all aspects of training (acting, voice, movement, production).

Part III

• Setting, overseeing, and maintaining budgets for the overall program.
• Delegating administrative needs of the department to the Associate Director and other faculty members.
• Creating term calendars and timetables.
• Attending weekly staff meetings and scheduled faculty meetings.
• Attending final presentations by students from all terms in the Acting and Production Option.
• Attending and chairing mid-term and end-of-term marking meetings for students of all terms in the Acting and Production option.
• Attending and chairing mid-term and end-of-term individual assessment meetings with each student in the program.
• Supervising support staff.
• Liaising with College administration.
• Participating on College committees as required.
• Representing Theatre Arts at Studio 58 at Creative Arts Division meetings.

Qualifications & Education

Required qualifications :

• Experience as professional theatre administrator, such as the Artistic Director of a professional company.
• Strong personal connections and knowledge of the needs of professional theatre companies.
• Strong professional contacts nationally, internationally and locally; up-to-date knowledge of trends, patterns, and innovations within professional theatre and allied arts.
• Appropriate credentials for teaching some aspect of the acting curriculum and current knowledge of training philosophies and methods.
• Appropriate experience as a professional director of plays.
• Familiarity with contemporary and classical theatre repertoire.
• Demonstrates long-range vision including the ability to choose a season of plays that balance audience appeal with student experience.
• Exceptional leadership skills including ensemble building.
• Exceptional managerial and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and ability to use current College administrative interface.

Education

Masters degree in a related field or equivalent (noted below) :

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of practical professional experience and senior membership in an appropriate union or recognized professional association (where applicable)
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of conservatory-style training and / or apprenticeship with a master teacher plus three years of practical professional experience and senior membership in an appropriate union or recognized professional association (where applicable)
• Ten years of practical professional experience and senior membership in an appropriate union or recognized professional association (where applicable)
• Completion of a recognized professional theatre or film training program plus five years of practical professional experience and senior membership in an appropriate union or recognized professional association (where applicable)

Professional experience considered includes acting, directing, designing, choreographing, vocal coaching, musical directing, playwriting, movement, and related roles.

Why Join Langara?

Langara College supports the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees, while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a competitive and inclusive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work-life balance.

We Offer The Following Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Educational and training program eligibility
• On-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for Langara courses, subject to space availability
• Course / program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: 45.88 - 142.49

Salary Range Placement: On Langara instructors’ salary scale based on qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade: LFA Instructional

Closing Date: Monday, September 29 2025

Langara College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and welcomes applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please contact us. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide proof of credentials; international credentials require WES evaluation.