Theatre and Stagecraft Technician Supervisor

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Health and dental benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Fitness Centres and Classes

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Theatre and Stagecraft Technician Supervisor to coordinate and provide technical and instructional services across SET, MUSC and THEA programs at the New Westminster campus. You will lead a team of technicians, liaising with faculty and students to ensure smooth operations for performances and classes.

The role includes ensuring safety, managing resources, and delivering excellent service while working within the College’s hybrid work environment and established

Qualifications

• Completion of a Degree program in Technical Theatre and three years related work experience.
• Experience with Lighting, Sound, Scenic Painting and Props construction.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in workshop/performance settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise Theatre and Stagecraft Technicians to provide technical and instructional services to SET, MUSC and THEA programs.
• Liaise with users of Douglas College Performing Arts facilities, internal and external.
• Ensure exceptional client-centred service and support to all stakeholders.

Skills

Lighting

Sound

Scenic painting

Props construction

Rigging safety

ETC consoles

VectorWorks CAD

QLab

Isadora

Education

Degree in Technical Theatre

Tools

ETC Lighting consoles

VectorWorks CAD

QLab

Isadora

Job description

Theatre and Stagecraft Technician Supervisor

$62,006 to $70,588 per annum, which includes a special allowance of $2,000 per annum. Salary and wage increments will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

As the senior Theatre and Stagecraft Technician, co-ordinates and ensures the provision of service, both technical and instructional, by self and by other Theatre and Stagecraft Technicians, to students and faculty members in the Stagecraft and Event Technology ( SET ), Music ( MUSC ) and Theatre ( THEA ) programs; liaises with users of the Performing Arts facilities at Douglas College, both internal and external; provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• Completion of 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; An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Experience with Lighting, Sound, Scenic Painting and Props construction required;
• Good working knowledge of ETC Lighting consoles, analogue and digital sound consoles, VectorWorks CAD , QLab and Isadora computer programs, rigging safety and procedures.
• Excellent working knowledge of safety measures used in a workshop/performance setting.
• This regular full-time/part-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting November 2, 2026
• Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. 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 all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
• Douglas College 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, subject to the terms of the College’s Work From Home Policy.

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 October 19, 2026 to be given first consideration.