Technical Director

Kay Meek Arts Centre; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work option

In-person with flexibility

Job summary

Kay Meek Arts Centre in West Vancouver is seeking a Technical Director to oversee all technical aspects of performances across the Grosvenor Theatre, McEwen Studio and other spaces. The role combines leadership, hands-on production, and safety compliance.

The TD will manage budgets, supervise technical staff, coordinate with visiting designers, and ensure sound, lighting, projection, and rigging systems meet the venue's needs. Strong IT skills and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience as a technician, production manager and/or Technical Director including 2+ years experience in a supervisory role.
• Post-secondary training in a related field; commensurate experience may be considered
• Experience and strong knowledge of sound, lighting, rigging and stage management within a wide range of professional performing arts disciplines including music (all genres), theatre, dance and other events.
• Experience in expenses monitoring and working within budgetary constraints
• Proven proficiency in computer and IT skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, qLab, ETC Eos, and other relevant event-based technical software
• Experience working with a range of clients from professional artists;
• Experience working in a rental venue; working with community partners and youth/students an asset
• LPEC certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the venue and the maintenance of all theatre facilities
• Advises and determines the necessary technical supports and associated costs for all events and performances presented across the venue
• Oversees advance information and communications on all KMAC Host presentations and rental events
• Oversees the design of lighting and sound systems; consults and advises visiting guest designers and touring crews on all technical matters
• Conducts orientation and training to facility renters and other external users in safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations as required
• Acts as Technician/Operator for events as required
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops and maintains budgets for all technical, production and maintenance requirements
• Supervises, schedules and trains all technical staff in the use of lighting, sound rigging equipment and communications equipment; approves staff payroll
• Makes recommendations regarding capital purchases of theatre equipment and long-term maintenance requirements
• Responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of venue infrastructure and grounds including IT systems, including scheduling of necessary maintenance and cleaning requirements, including preventive maintenance and repairs/replacement as required and within budgetary constraints
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops costed implementation planning for future-proof capacity including capital purchases of theatre equipment and the long-term maintenance
• Implements and updates the Fire/Safety plan with all required parties; oversees training for staff and volunteers to implement the Fire/Safety plan
• Maintains all Health and Safety requirements including required first aid facilities
• Oversees onsite IT support, security and maintenance for office equipment IT and servers. Acts as point of contact for IT support or repairs as needed

Skills

Sound design

Lighting control

Rigging

Stage management

Budgeting

IT skills

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary training in related field

LPEC certification

Tools

qLab

ETC Eos

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Kay Meek Arts Centre is a performing arts venue in the heart of West Vancouver. Every year KMAC presents a season of 80 concerts, plays, dance performances, films and other special events in the 500-seat Grosvenor Theatre and the intimate McEwen Studio. When not being used for its own presentations, the Kay Meek Arts Centre facilities are available for rental to arts and community groups, including the West Vancouver School District (SD45). This combination of hosted presentations and community rentals translates into more than 300 performances annually.

The values of the Kay Meek Arts Centre are Learning, Leading, Welcoming and Engaging.

We value diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures, are committed to fostering inclusivity in our workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Technical Director (TD) oversees all technical aspects of performing arts productions and events within the 500-seat Mainstage Grosvenor Theatre, the 100-seat McEwen Theatre and other spaces. The TD must have strong knowledge of various production techniques including sound, lighting, projection, stage management, and rigging, as well as collaborative team leadership experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Operations Management

• Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical assets of the venue and the maintenance of all theatre facilities
• Advises and determines the necessary technical supports and associated costs for all events and performances presented across the venue
• Oversees advance information and communications on all KMAC Host presentations and rental events
• Oversees the design of lighting and sound systems; consults and advises visiting guest designers and touring crews on all technical matters
• Conducts orientation and training to facility renters and other external users in safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations as required
• Acts as Technician/Operator for events as required

Administration and Leadership

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops and maintains budgets for all technical, production and maintenance requirements
• Supervises, schedules and trains all technical staff in the use of lighting, sound rigging equipment and communications equipment; approves staff payroll
• Makes recommendations regarding capital purchases of theatre equipment and long-term maintenance requirements

Facility Management

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of venue infrastructure and grounds including IT systems, including scheduling of necessary maintenance and cleaning requirements, including preventive maintenance and repairs/replacement as required and within budgetary constraints
• In collaboration with the Executive Director, develops costed implementation planning for future-proof capacity including capital purchases of theatre equipment and the long-term maintenance
• Implements and updates the Fire/Safety plan with all required parties; oversees training for staff and volunteers to implement the Fire/Safety plan
• Maintains all Health and Safety requirements including required first aid facilities
• Oversees onsite IT support, security and maintenance for office equipment IT and servers. Acts as point of contact for IT support or repairs as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience as a technician, production manager and/or Technical Director including 2+ years experience in a supervisory role;
• Post-secondary training in a related field; commensurate experience may be considered
• Experience and strong knowledge of sound, lighting, rigging and stage management within a wide range of professional performing arts disciplines including music (all genres), theatre, dance and other events.
• Experience in expenses monitoring and working within budgetary constraints
• Proven proficiency in computer and IT skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, qLab, ETC Eos, and other relevant event-based technical software
• Experience working with a range of clients from professional artists;
• Experience working in a rental venue; working with community partners and youth/students an asset
• LPEC certification
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative by nature with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for a diverse range of stakeholders and contacts
• Outstanding organizational skills; able to balance technical, production and administrative responsibilitiesAble to innovate and adapt within a dynamic environment
• Professional attitude and demeanor; ability to communicate with tact and authority
• Ethical, respectful and accountable

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is $80,000-$95,000 per annum (based on experience) over a 40-hour week and includes a comprehensive benefits package. This is primarily an in-person position but there is an opportunity for flexible and hybrid work.