Stage Technician

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is looking for a Stage Technician to perform various stage and technical duties at the Chan Centre. The role requires assembling staging and equipment, setting up lighting, and operating audio video systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a commitment to equity and inclusion. The position offers a competitive compensation of $29.21 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' related experience in stage or technical work.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including conflicting ones.
• Commitment to enhancing skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, set up, and shift staging and equipment per client requirements.
• Set up lighting as directed by supervisor.
• Operate audio video equipment as necessary.

Skills

Stage lighting knowledge

Audio video equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Education

High school graduation

Diploma in Stage Craft

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 2950 Job ProfileCUPE 2950 Hourly - Stage Technician Job Title Stage Technician Department Production Technician | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Compensation Range $29.21 - $29.21 CAD Hourly Posting End Date August 18, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
To perform a variety of stage/technical duties in preparation for and presentation of events produced by the Chan Centre or clients leasing any of the spaces within the Centre. To respond to the needs of the commercial and academic clients as they occur.

Organizational Status
Reports to the Technical Director

Work Performed
- Assembles, sets-up, and shifts staging and related production equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
- Sets up lighting requirements as directed
- Acts as stage door person as required
- Ensures that work is performed in a safe and correct manner
- Assists in reconfiguring portable building elements as required
- Assembles, sets-up, shifts and operates audio video equipment according to the agreed upon requirements of the client
- Participates in the loading and unloading of equipment and staging for the production of Chan Centre or client events
- Performs other related tasks as required

Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in set-up could result in delay in timelines and increased costs to the Chan Centre. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in injuries to the employee or other employees or performers which could have financial implications and potentially legal liability for the Centre and the University. Errors could also impact on relations with users and patrons and negatively effect the reputation of the Chan Centre and the University resulting in lost revenue.

Supervision Received
Works under general direction. New or unusual problems are referred to the supervisor.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation. Diploma in Stage Craft from a recognized institute or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum three years' related experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate in Lighting Entertainment Training an asset. Knowledge of stage lighting, audio video equipment and staging. Completion of a First Aid Level 2 course an asset. Ability to work at various
height levels and climb ladders. Ability to stand, sit, or crawl under staging. Manual dexterity. Must be able to work irregular hours and respond to on-call demands including evenings and weekends. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.