Theatre Lighting & Sound Assistant

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Centre access

Secure bike lock-up

IATSE 212 collective agreement

Job summary

Vertigo Theatre in Calgary is seeking an Assistant Playhouse Technician for the current season. This contract position supports the Production Department, coordinating with the Playhouse Technician and Technical Director to run lighting and sound for five mainstage productions.

You will work evenings and weekends, oversee casual crews, and liaise with designers during tech periods. A strong background in lighting, sound, and projection is required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage crews and lead technical calls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casual crews with the Playhouse Technician.
• Plan and execute lighting hang and focus.
• Run the lighting board and sound playback for shows.
• Set up remote interfacing, designer tables, and networking.
• Execute lighting, sound, and video notes.
• Assist Sound Designer with QLab file and house system.
• Work with Props and SFX teams for effects.
• Analyze technical problems and offer solutions.

Skills

Crew management

Lead calls

Independent work

Audio equipment

Audio networking

ETC lighting

Communication

Safety at heights

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Technical Theatre degree

Two years theatre experience

Standard First Aid

Aerial Platform & Fall Arrest

PAL license

Pyrotechnics license

WHMIS

Tools

QLab

Dante

Digital Sound Consoles

Audio networking

ETC lighting consoles

Job description

Vertigo Theatre in Calgary is seeking an Assistant Playhouse Technician for the current season. This contract position supports the Production Department, coordinating with the Playhouse Technician and Technical Director to run lighting and sound for five mainstage productions.

You will work evenings and weekends, oversee casual crews, and liaise with designers during tech periods. A strong background in lighting, sound, and projection is required.