Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Trickster Theatre in Calgary is seeking a highly organized Production Assistant to support our summer overhaul and preparation period. This role blends hands-on technical theatre work with organization and behind‑the‑scenes production support in a fast‑paced touring environment.

The successful candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, inventory systems, costume and prop management, puppet care, digital updates, and training/documentation resources.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in technical theatre production or backstage operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable handling equipment, inventory systems, and physical tasks.
• Experience with Google Workspace considered an asset.
• Interest in theatre education, touring productions, and arts organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, testing, repair, and organization of lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment
• Assist with digital upgrades for computers, software, and audio libraries
• Inventory, clean, repair, and organize costumes, props, and large-scale puppets
• Support updates to procedural manuals and training materials for staff and educators
• Assist with organizing touring rigs, storage systems, and production inventories
• Contribute to resource development for artist training programs and educational materials

Skills

Technical theatre

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Google Workspace

Theatre education interest

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects

The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Trickster Theatre is seeking a highly organized and hands–on Production Assistant to support our summer overhaul and preparation period. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical theatre work, organization, and behind‑the‑scenes production support in a fast‑paced touring environment.

The successful candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, inventory systems, costume and prop management, puppet care, digital updates, and support for training and documentation resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, testing, repair, and organization of lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment
• Assist with digital upgrades for computers, software, and audio libraries
• Inventory, clean, repair, and organize costumes, props, and large-scale puppets
• Support updates to procedural manuals and training materials for staff and educators
• Assist with organizing touring rigs, storage systems, and production inventories
• Contribute to resource development for artist training programs and educational materials

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in technical theatre production or backstage operations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable handling equipment, inventory systems, and physical tasks
• Experience with Google Workspace considered an asset
• Interest in theatre education, touring productions, and arts organizations

Ideal Candidate

This position is suited to someone who enjoys practical production work, organization, and supporting creative touring theatre environments.