Scenic painter - Theatre Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Kinsley Power Systems; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scenic Painter to join their creative team for summer opera performances. This role involves collaborating with artistic directors and set designers to create stunning visual elements, including backdrops and props. You will utilize various painting techniques and maintain the painted sets throughout the production. If you have a passion for the arts and a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant artistic community while honing your skills in a dynamic environment. Join us and unleash your creativity this summer!

Benefits

Transitional staff housing

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Discounted onsite fitness facility

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual elements for theatre and opera performances.
• Maintain painted sets and touch up areas as needed.

Skills

Theatre Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Artistic Collaboration

Education

Formal Theatre Education

Tools

Paint Brushes

Special Materials for Painting

Job description

Scenic Painter - Theatre Practitioner Level 2 or 3

This is a term position from July 2 - 25, 2025.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

The Opportunity

Banff Centre is looking for a Scenic Painter who can work collaboratively to provide artistic support for this summer's Opera performances.

Specific Accountabilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, Performing Arts, some key responsibilities include:

• Assist with creating visual elements for theatre and opera performances.
• Painting backdrops, murals, and props in collaboration with artistic directors.
• Work closely with set designers to ensure that painted elements match the vision for the production, understanding the color schemes, texture needs, and overall visual direction.
• Use a variety of brushes and techniques to achieve desired effects.
• Once a production is underway, maintain painted sets, touching up areas that have been damaged when moved or from use.

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
• Theatre practitioner level 3: must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment.
• Has completed a formal theatre education.
• Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up-to-date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards.
• Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency, and support level required by Performing Arts.

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 2: this position pays between $22.59 and $25.85 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 3: this position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• This is a term position, from July 2 - 25, 2025.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre include:
  • Transitional staff housing (based on availability).
  • Professional development.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro).
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for this position until suitable candidates have been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.