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Job Description / Duties

Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is searching for a dynamic and creative TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (TD) to lead our production team in beautiful Kamloops, BC.

The TD supports Western Canada Theatre through proactive problem solving, prudent resource management, technical knowledge, and by providing leadership and mentorship to members of our production team. The TD reports to the Director of Production.

With broad responsibility over technical aspects of all WCT productions, the TD:
• Collaborates with the Director of Production in the hiring, leading, and managing of WCT’s technical staff to fully realize all productions.
• Works closely with the production team, creative teams, and designers to realize productions within their established parameters (schedules, budgets, staffing, etc.);
• Analyzes, evaluates, costs, and plans all technical aspects of WCT productions;
• Coordinates, leads, and assists with the build, install and tech processes in a variety of capacities, as needed;
• Undertakes and/or supervises the drafting of all construction drawings and ground plans, as needed;
• Coordinates production workflow and communication exchange between departments;
• Proactively identifies and solves problems;
• Prioritizes the health, safety, and mental well-being of all members of the production department and visiting artists;
• Coordinates and prepares the travel of WCT productions to and from co-production and touring partners;
• Assists other WCT departments with technical requirements for special events and projects;
• Responds to equipment rental requests and acts as a technical resource throughout the community;
• Assists with the planning of future capital projects, as required;
• Undertakes additional duties, including supporting external rental clients, as required.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ‘Ideal’ Mix of Skills, Experience & Traits Might Include…
• Demonstrated experience in professional technical theatre;
• Well-rounded knowledge of lighting, sound, rigging, and special effects, scenic, properties, and costuming techniques;
• Experience with drafting in Vectorworks or AutoCAD;
• Assists in creation of a safe work environment
• A strong analytical thinker, knowing when to make decisions or when to defer to others;
• Highly organized and able to prioritize effectively to meet rigorous deadlines;
• Thrives on managing projects with finite timelines and budgets with the ability to creatively problem solve;
• Demonstrates a curiosity for continued learning in all aspects of technical theatre;
• Flexibility in schedule to allow for production needs, will include some evening and weekend hours;
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with access to own vehicle, essential.

Additional Information

Position Details:
• WCT’s Technical Director role is a full-time, ongoing position.
• The role is based in Kamloops, BC, and a move to/residency within the Kamloops community is required. A relocation stipend is available, if required.
• The salary range is between $50,000 - 55,000 per year, commensurate to experience. WCT has a generous benefits package that includes an extended health plan.
• The successful candidate will ideally start early September 2023 (with flexibility).
• New hires are subject to the following conditions of employment:
o Must be able to legally work in Canada.
o All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment and may be required to provide WCT with proof of vaccination upon request.
o Must provide a recent police information check.
• Due to the volume of submissions, we thank all who express interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In your cover letter, please tell us about the mix of skills, experiences and traits you would bring to WCT, along with how this role fits with your career arc, your availability and salary expectations. Submissions should include a cover letter, resume, and two professional references.

Please send, as one attachment, by July 31, 2023 at 5pm PT, to:
Bill Chabassol, Director of Production
careers@wctlive.ca

Salary: 50,000-55,000

Contact Information

Bill Chabassol, Director of Production
careers@wctlive.ca

Employer Profile

About WCT

Western Canada Theatre tells our stories on the traditional & unceded territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, whose people are the traditional stewards of this land.

Since 1975, Western Canada Theatre has been producing innovative, entertaining, and educational theatre for audiences in Kamloops, throughout BC’s Southern Interior, and across Canada. We have grown into one of the largest producing theatres in BC and have had a remarkable impact on the national theatre landscape: producing premieres of important new Canadian and Indigenous work, training some of Canada’s finest theatre professionals, and showcasing our work and our artists across the country through touring and co-productions. We manage & operate the 700-seat Sagebrush Theatre, the 150-seat flexible configuration Pavilion Theatre, the 130-seat Lori Marchand Theatre and Kelson Hall community space; as well as our producing shops, storage, and touring operations. For more information, please visit us at wctlive.ca

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Western Canada Theatre is committed to diversity in the workplace and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and to self-identify if they so choose. We hope to receive applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, gender-identification, sexual orientation, class and physical ability (though our office is currently on a second floor, and as such not wheelchair accessible). We are a parent-friendly workplace, with several parents on staff. We invite anyone with access needs or requiring accommodation in the application process to contact the Executive Director.

Safe & Respectful Workplace Statement
Western Canada Theatre is committed to the creation of a respectful work environment and supports those who have experienced or witnessed toxic behaviours. We stand up against behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. We invite all our Artists and Staff to partner with us in speaking up against harassment and standing together in addressing problems when they arise.

About Kamloops
Kamloops is our home and is a great place to live and work. We offer you the opportunity to thrive in a city that boasts a reasonable cost of living, gorgeous terrain, active lifestyle, and, of course, the sunny weather of BC’s Southern Interior. For more information, visit Kamloops.ca