Theatre Technician

Flato Markham Theatre; Markham; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Flato Markham Theatre in Markham, ON is seeking a Theatre Technician with experience in a road house venue, serving community groups to professional acts.

The role covers lighting, audio, video, and related staging tasks with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. MA lighting consoles, AVID, and QLab experience are assets.

Reporting to the Production & Facility Manager, you will set up, run, and strike shows while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Technical Theatre or two years of related experience.
• Minimum six months live theatre experience handling lighting, sound, video and stage design.
• Experience with computerized lighting boards and advanced audio systems is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting, audio, video, and stage setup during shows.
• Operate equipment and assist with loading in/out and maintenance.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and theatre security.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Technical Theatre or equivalent

Tools

MA lighting consoles

AVID audio consoles

QLab

Job description

Theatre Technician - FLATO Markham Theatre

Temporary Part Time Markham, ON, CA

14 days ago Requisition ID: 4816

Salary Range: $23.22 To $43.23 Hourly

Department and Commission: Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship, Development Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Posting Date:July 30, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 About the City of Markham

About the City of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

JOB SUMMARY

The Flato Markham Theatre is seeking theatrical technicians with experience working in a road house venue with a variety of clientele ranging from community groups to professional entertainment. Experience in operating MA lighting consoles, AVID audio consoles and QLab are an asset.

Work Hours

Part time, 24+ hours per week or can be adjusted around incumbent’s availability. Hours are based on show scheduling.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Production & Facility Manager, the Theatre Technician is responsible for hands-on technical stage work including lighting, audio, video, special effects, staging, loading in/out, and maintenance of advanced equipment. You will work with users of the Theatre in the set-up, running, and strike of shows; ensure that all health and safety regulations are maintained as well as the security of the theatre building.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• A Community College Diploma in Technical Theatre or equivalent, or two years directly related experience;
• Must have a minimum of six months of live theatre relevant work, required to perform complex lighting, sound, video, special effects, and stage design for complex productions including the provision of instruction/guidance to others.
• Experience in using a computerized lighting board, complex stage lighting systems, advanced professional audio reinforcement systems a definite asset.
• Good oral and written communication skills and exemplary customer service skills are required.
• The position will require a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work.

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership:Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

Core Values

At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.

• Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
• Accountability:our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
• People-Focused: putting people first.
• Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
• Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.

We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check

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