Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a Theatre and Stagecraft Technician to provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program. The role involves exceptional client-centered service and requires knowledge in lighting and sound. This regular full-time position offers a supportive and inclusive work environment with hybrid arrangements available. Join us in fostering successful students and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of safety measures in a workshop/performance setting.
• Physically capable of manual labor for constructing and maintaining sets.
• Experience in technical theatre with three years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program.
• Offer exceptional client-centered service to all stakeholders.
• Work occasional evening and/or weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Lighting

Sound

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Technical Theatre

Job description

$53,738 to $60,006 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You will provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities. You 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 regular, full-time (35 hours per week) 10-month repeating term position is available starting September 1, 2025. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. 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; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at the Coquitlam 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 02592SA

Position Title

Position Title Theatre and Stagecraft Technician

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025

End Date

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 08/01/2025

Close Date

Close Date 08/08/2025

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 August 8, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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