Theatre and Stagecraft Technician (On-Call)

White Spot; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a passionate Theatre and Stagecraft Technician for an on-call position at the New Westminster campus. The role involves providing technical support for the Stagecraft Program, requiring a degree in Technical Theatre and experience in lighting and sound. Join a dynamic team at one of BC’s top employers and enjoy competitive perks, including a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Completed a Degree program in Technical Theatre or equivalent.
• Three years related work experience in technical theatre.
• Experience with both Lighting and Sound is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program.
• Deliver exceptional client-centred service to all stakeholder groups.
• Construction and maintenance of sets and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Technical Theatre

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location: New Westminster Campus

Salary Range: $30.63 per hour (with wage increments to a maximum of $34.07 per hour, which includes a hard-to-recruit allowance of $2,000). 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
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here !

WHAT IT TAKES

• 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.

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information

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 02529SA

Position Title: Theatre and Stagecraft Technician (On-Call)

Anticipated Start Date: 05/30/2025

End Date: 06/23/2025

Needs a Criminal Records Check: No

How To Apply

Open Date: 05/16/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

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.

Important Note

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.