Head of Scenic Carpentry
Western Canada Theatre
Canada, British Columbia, Kamloops
Posted on: Sept. 22, 2025
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Description:
Job Description / Duties
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the construction, installation maintenance and strike of all scenic elements;
• Maintains the highest standards of production quality and safety;
• Maintains a clean and organized carpentry shop;
• Assists the Technical Director in costing, budgeting and scheduling;
• Assists in the creation of construction plans and drawings;
• Working with designers to realize their designs as accurately as possible;
• Determines safe construction methods and working loads.
• Orders, and as needed, shops for materials.
• Supervises additional labour required for the completion of all scenery.
• Attends production meetings, staff meetings, technical rehearsals, and note sessions as scheduled.
• Organizes a safe scenic shop and maintains its tools, supplies and equipment.
• Recommends equipment repairs, replacement and renewal as needed.
• Assists the Scenic Art, Properties and other departments as required.
• Assists the Technical Director and Production Manager with the planning and organization of all scenic elements leading up to tours and co-productions.
• Acts as a resource to other arts community members.
• On occasion, train and/or lead production interns, casual staff and volunteers.
• Other related duties as required.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Ideal Experiences and Skills:
• Outstanding collaborator and team player – with a positive attitude and problem-solving focus.
• Able to handle intense, stressful or emergent situations with grace, good humour, excellent communication & strong conflict resolution skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team leader • Able to safely work at heights and lift heavy scenery
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, punctual and reliable.
• Previous experience an asset: VectorWorks, Microsoft Office
• Certificates in Basic First Aid (formally Emergency First Aid Level 1), fall arrest, and lift training are an asset but not required at time of hiring.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a scenic carpenter or similar • The ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Comfort working at heights.
• A team player, willing to learn, ready to “pitch in”, and able to get along well with others by responding to others in a helpful and positive manner, including liaising with clients & artists.
• Manages stress well, and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, late nights and early mornings as the production schedule requires.
Additional Information
Position Details
• This is an ongoing, full-time position and does include some evenings, weekends, and longer days
• The role is based in Kamloops, BC
• The salary is 50, 000. WCT also has a benefits package that includes extended health, paid vacation, and flexible work schedule.
• New hires are subject to the following conditions of employment: o Must be able to legally work in Canada.
Salary: 50000
Contact Information
Please express your interest by sending a cover letter, resume, & two professional references to:
Daniel Jewison, Production Director
[email protected]
Application Deadline:
Oct. 10, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Canada,
British Columbia,
Kamloops
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