Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; Banff; On-site; CAD 3,112,000 - 4,341,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transitional staff housing options (on

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Staff cafeteria and restaurant

Onsite fitness facility – first month

Job summary

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is hiring a Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech to support performing arts programs across campus, including live music, dance, opera and readings. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will oversee stage carpentry tasks, safety, and coordinate across lighting, sound, and video departments.

This term position runs October 26 to November 10, 2026 and January 25 to March 23, 2027, with unionized hourly compensation and benefits such as staff housing options and

Qualifications

• Theatre practitioner levels 2 or 3 with relevant theatre/performing arts experience.
• Formal theatre education completed.
• Experience supporting live music is preferred.
• Experience in fly house is an asset.
• Proficiency with computers and multimedia and ability to operate specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the stage carpentry department and direct assigned crews with safety in mind.
• Assist in costs assessment for building and mounting scenic and staging elements.
• Coordinate all aspects of scenic/staging construction from prep to restore; participate as needed.
• Assist with load in/load out of performance equipment and on-stage setup of equipment.
• Attend rehearsals and sound checks; assist with stage changes during performances.

Skills

Stage carpentry

Live music support

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Calm under pressure

Flex scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Theatre Practitioner Level 2

Theatre Practitioner Level 3

Formal theatre education

Tools

Computers & multimedia

Job description

We Are Hiring For The Following Term Positions

• October 26 - November 10, 2026
• January 25 - March 23, 2027

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

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

The Stage Carpenter/Omni 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. We're looking for support for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and events on campus.

Events will include the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival as well as winter productions including Hamlet | Teatro La Plaza.

Role And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Production Manager, Performing Arts, the stage carpenter/omni tech will help support this year's artistic performances across campus, including live music, dance, opera, literary readings, and more.

B elow 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 and 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 October 26 to November 10, 2026 and January 25 - March 23, 2027
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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