Stage Carpenter

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is hiring a Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech to support events during National Indigenous Peoples History Month and the Banff Summer Arts Festival. The role requires extensive stage management skills, carpentry experience, and the ability to work flexible schedules. Benefits include transitional staff housing, professional development opportunities, and discounts at staff cafeterias.

Benefits

Transitional staff housing

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Onsite fitness facility

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience for Theatre Practitioner Level 2.
• 5 years' experience for Theatre Practitioner Level 3.
• Must be proficient in computers and multimedia.

Responsibilities

• Manage stage carpentry department operations and safety.
• Assist with equipment for performances and rehearsals.
• Coordinate scenic/staging construction and installation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of industry trends

Strong safety awareness

Education

Formal theatre education

Job description

This Stage carpenter/ omni tech tech position will have a background in stage carpentry, along with basic competencies in the remaining departments. The job task may include assisting across other technical areas depending on the nature of the production, including lighting, staging, sound and video departments.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, the Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech will help support the events scheduled during National Indigenous Peoples History Month as well as the Banff Summer Arts Festival. Below are some key accountabilities:

• Administration of the stage carpentry department, including direction of assigned crews, with attention to safety procedures and within the supplied frameworks of staffing, equipment, space and time.
• Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting scenic and staging elements.
• Co-ordinates all aspects of scenic/staging construction and installation from prep to restore, and participates actively in the building process, where required.
• Assist with load in/load out of performance equipment
• Assist with on-stage set up of performance equipment, including risers and musical equipment
• Attend all rehearsals/sound checks for performances
• Assist with all stage changes during the performances
• Selecting the appropriate tools for a task and operating them in a safe manner

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
• Experience supporting live music is preferred.
• Experience working in a fly house an asset.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment
• 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.
• We are hiring for the following terms:
• June 23 - July 27, 2025
• June 23 - October 18, 2025
• August 31 - October 18, 2025
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
• Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
• Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)