Stage Carpenter / Omni Techexpired
Banff Summer Arts Festival - Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Canada, Alberta, Banff
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Description:
Job Description / Duties
The Opportunity
This Stage Carpenter/omni tech tech position will have a background, along with basic competencies in the remaining departments. The job task may include assisting across other technical areas depending on the nature of the production, including lighting, staging, sound and video departments. The Stage Carpenter/omni tech provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and events on campus.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, the Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech will help support this summer's events, including National Indigenous Peoples History Month and the Banff Summer Arts Festival. Below are some key accountabilities:
- Administration of the stage carpentry department, including direction of assigned crews, with attention to safety procedures and within the supplied frameworks of staffing, equipment, space and time.
- Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting scenic and staging elements.
- Co-ordinates all aspects of scenic/staging construction and installation from prep to restore, and participates actively in the building process, where required.
- Assist with load in/load out of performance equipment
- Assist with on-stage set up of performance equipment, including risers and musical equipment
- Attend all rehearsals/sound checks for performances
- Assist with all stage changes during the performances
- Selecting the appropriate tools for a task and operating them in a safe manner
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualification and Educational Requirements
- Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
- Theatre practitioner level 3: must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
- Has completed a formal theatre education
- Experience supporting live music is preferred.
- Experience working in a fly house an asset.
- Experience with theatrical rigging
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment
- Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline
- Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
- Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast paced environment
- Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards
- Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level required by Performing Arts
Special Requirements
- Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
Additional Information
Employment Terms & Benefits
- In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
- Theatre Practitioner Level 2: this position pays between $22.59 and $25.85 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- Theatre Practitioner Level 3: this position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
- We are looking for variable summer concert dates until August 21, 2025.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
- Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
- Professional development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
- Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)
Application Process
- We are accepting applications for this position until a suitable candidate has been found.
- Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer.
- Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
Salary: $22.59 - 31.51 based on experience
Contact Information
Sarah MacDonald
[email protected]
403-762-6177
Application Deadline:
July 25, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Canada,
Alberta,
Banff
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United States, New York, New York
