Tour Manager for Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs

CultureBrew; Victoria; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Per diems

Job summary

Story Theatre, in partnership with BC Black History Awareness Society, heads back on tour with Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs. Based in Victoria, BC, the Tour Manager will coordinate itineraries, travel, and venue needs for up to nine weeks of touring, after two weeks of rehearsal.

Requirements include a full driver's license, strong communication, and a commitment to anti-oppression practices. The role offers CAD 950–1,100 weekly pay plus per diems, with post-tour strike duties.

Qualifications

• Full Driver's Licence required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage itineraries and travel logistics.
• Commitment to anti-oppression and decolonial practices.
• Professionalism and adherence to Code of Conduct.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead itinerary, vehicle travel and delivery needs of the production.
• Be the main point of contact with booked presenters to ensure smooth presentations.
• Communicate arrival/departure times and venue requirements.
• Coordinate rehearsals, travel, accommodations and post-tour strike.
• Ensure deadlines are met and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Driver's license

Strong communication

Anti-oppression practice

Accountability

Independent and team work

Deadline-driven

History interest (asset)

Tools

Vehicle coordination

Job description

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Company/Organization/Producer Name

Story Theatre

Submission Deadline or Event End Date

November 25, 2026

Location Category

British Columbia

Location Notes:

Contract point of origin - Victoria BC

Description

Story Theatre in partnership with BC Black History Awareness Society are heading back on tour with our performance program Living Histories: Mifflin Gibbs. Set to tour schools, museums, community centres, libraries, and theatres late January to Mid March 2027.

TOUR MANAGER

• Full Driver's License Required
• Contract/ F/T at $950-$1,100/week + per diems for up to 9* weeks (4* week contract minimum)
• Starting as early as Jan 6, 2026 in Victoria, BC
• 2 weeks rehearsal
• Up to 6 weeks touring (accommodation + per diems provided)
• 1 week post-tour for strike, equipment returns

Taking leadership of all aspects of the tour, the Tour Manager takes responsibility for the itinerary, vehicle travel and delivery needs of the production. The role includes being the point of contact with all booked presenters to ensure the smooth running of the presentations, communicating the arrival and departure times of the team and what is needed or required upon arrival at the venue.

In addition to qualifications, all successful applicants at Story Theatre will demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to and experience with anti-oppression, anti-discrimination, and decolonial practice
• Excellent communication skills
• Professionalism and commitment to our Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of professional theatre settings
• Accountability to team members
• Ability to work independently and in group settings
• Ability to meet important deadlines
• Interest in history, historical interpretation, Black History, and Mifflin Gibbs' life, is considered an asset

Read about the Program: https://www.storytheatre.ca/living-histories