Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Theatre and Stagecraft Technician to provide technical support for the Stagecraft Program. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Technical Theatre and experience with lighting and sound.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development Funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience in technical theatre.
• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
• Physically capable of manual labour related to constructing sets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program.
• Deliver client-centred service to all stakeholders.
• Work on call as needed with flexible hours.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Safety Knowledge

Education

Degree in Technical Theatre

Tools

Lighting

Sound

Job description

$29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a maximum of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You are exceptional at providing technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities. You will also provide exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
• Completed a Degree program in Technical Theatre at a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent with three years related work experience in a wide variety of technical theatre related areas or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience and ability to work with both Lighting and Sound is a requirement.
• Good working knowledge of safety measures used in a workshop/performance setting.
• Physically capable of the manual labour related to constructing and maintaining sets.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with faculty, staff, students and community users and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.

This Auxiliary on call position is available starting May 30, 2025. Regular hours of work are on call as needed. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus. Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02529SA

Position Title

Position Title Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 05/30/2025

End Date

End Date 06/23/2025

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 05/16/2025

Close Date

Close Date 05/23/2025

Open Until Filled No

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by May 23, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement