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Job Description / Duties

An integral role in Tarragon’s production team and community, the Technical Director will work closely with the Production Manager to support creators, and all artists, for the theatre’s productions. You will also work with staff towards short and long-term planning while upholding the company’s mission, which supports artists (creators, playwrights, directors, etc.), their voices and their practices.

You are a dedicated theatre practitioner, with an interest in supporting the artistic and production functions of the Tarragon. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, artistically engaging, and collaborative work environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Technical Director is responsible for:

● Implementing all technical aspects of the productions, within planned budgets and schedules, while maintaining high production standards.
● Maintaining the safety of the workplace by helping establish and ensure all health and safety policies.
● Creating and updating AutoCAD construction drawings for each of the production set/props designs
● Costing, locating and ordering all scenic elements including soft goods, rigging etc.
● Building and/or overseeing the build of special effects, electrical devices and rigging related to any given production.
● Scheduling and supervising construction of all scenic elements.
● Overseeing load-ins, set-ups and strikes.
● Coordinating with production department heads throughout the season and assisting where needed.
● In conjunction with the Production Manager, overseeing all lighting, sound and video installs, levels sessions, onstage rehearsals and previews.
● Contributing to the overall success of Tarragon Theatre by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications / Required Skills

● Graduate of a recognized theatre program and a minimum of 2-5 years of accomplished work in theatre production or similar combination of training and experience.
● Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel.
● Strong AutoCAD Drafting skill
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to manage competing priorities and to complete work in a timely manner.
● Ability to supervise, delegate and manage technicians and crew
● Flexibility to adjust work schedule as required.
● A valid G Driver’s license.

Experience in the following areas would be assets:

● National Touring, both the planning for and time on the road.
● Working with related Unions and/or Associations.

Additional Information

This position begins October 18, 2021.

Tarragon Theatre believes in a richly inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. If you need accommodation pertaining to accessibility at any stage of the application process, please do not hesitate to make a request.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Tarragon Theatre, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about Tarragon, please visit our website: www.tarragontheatre.com.

Salary: $44-$50,000 + benefits

Contact Information

To apply, please send by email a cover letter and resume with references in a single pdf to:
Gerry Egan, Production Manager at Tarragon Theatre, c/o jobs@tarragontheatre.com.

30 Bridgman Avenue, Toronto, ON M5R 1X3

Please use the subject: TD Application. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Employer Profile

Currently in an artistic leadership transition, Tarragon is a theatre that creates, develops and produces new Canadian plays and provides the conditions for that new work to thrive through high-quality development, production and administrative infrastructure. The theatre trains and supports new generation, emerging and established artists through extensive residencies, flexible play development programs and substantial producing capabilities. To complement its new creations, Tarragon presents new plays from across Canada, revives significant Canadian plays, produces international work, and runs education and community engagement programs. Its rehearsal halls, Workspace and Extraspace are used extensively by the arts community for the creation and production of new work.