Assistant Technical Director — Lead Theatre Tech Team

Theatre Alberta; Kamloops; Sur place; CAD 46 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Extended health

Paid vacation

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops, BC seeks an Assistant Technical Director for Sagebrush Theatre to lead technical staff across lighting, sound, video, and rigging. The role supports the Venue TD and coordinates with WCT productions and rental clients.

You will oversee load-ins, strikes, and technical setups, mentor technicians, and help plan equipment upgrades while ensuring safety and schedule adherence. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional technical theatre, as technician or related production experience.
• A good understanding of modern stage equipment & construction processes, including lighting, sound, rigging, scenic construction, special effects and a curiosity to learn more at every opportunity.
• Excellent people skills, and the ability to make a positive & helpful contribution to proactive problem solving with a variety of stakeholders.
• Well-organized and able to prioritize effectively working under a variety of deadlines.
• A strong supporter to workers of all experience levels, prioritizing the development of staff.
• A good analytical thinker, including positive decision-making skills as well as the ability to delegate.
• A background in IT resources, and communication and organizational tools (Office365, Teams, Tasks, Vectorworks, etc.).
• Awareness of health and safety legislation, regulations & policies.
• The enjoyment of managing projects with finite timelines and budgets with the ability to creatively problem solve.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule may dictate.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with access to own vehicle, an asset.

Responsabilités

• Operating, maintaining, and safeguarding all technical assets of the theatre, including supervising lighting, sound, video, and communications equipment.
• Working with the Venue TD in assessing and implementing the technical support necessary for all events at the Sagebrush Theatre.
• Assisting with the design and implementation of Lighting, Audio, and Video house hangs.
• Creating and maintaining venue technical riders, gear inventories, and technical amenities.
• Acting as a resource for clients’ technical needs related to producing and renting within the venue.
• Ensuring the safe working order of the fly tower and safe rigging to industry standards.
• Organizing, supervising, and assisting with load-in, strike, and smooth running of events.
• Training, scheduling and supervising technicians and casual labour as required.
• Making recommendations regarding capital purchases and facility improvements.
• Liaising with WCT Production Department on productions with approval from Venue Technical Director.
• Attending staff and production meetings when available and approved.
• Ensuring safety of all employees, artists, and clients per Health & Safety policies.

Connaissances

Technical theatre experience

Modern stage equipment knowledge

People skills

Organization & prioritization

Staff development

Analytical thinking

IT resources (Office365, Teams)

Health and safety awareness

Project management

Flexible schedule with evenings/weekn.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Outils

Office365

Teams

Vectorworks

Description du poste

Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops, BC seeks an Assistant Technical Director for Sagebrush Theatre to lead technical staff across lighting, sound, video, and rigging. The role supports the Venue TD and coordinates with WCT productions and rental clients.

You will oversee load-ins, strikes, and technical setups, mentor technicians, and help plan equipment upgrades while ensuring safety and schedule adherence. Relocation assistance is offered.