Technical Director for pre-production wanted for Vancouver theatre
Arts Club Theatre Company
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
Posted on: Apr. 26, 2026
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Description:
Job Description / Duties
JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Director for Pre-Production is a full-time permanent role and a key part of our production management team. Historically we produce around 18-20 productions a year.
We are looking for someone passionate, who is excited to help turn vision into theatre. They will work with dozens of creative colleagues, artisans and designers, each who works hard towards our goal of creating the best art. Creativity will be key to working towards solving ever shifting priorities & challenges. Each show is a unique set of conditions and puzzles that will require your attention to detail, your organization, your technical know-how and your creative and compassionate eye. Leading a team, we need someone who is an effective collaborator and communicator.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work directly with the build teams in carpentry, paint, and props to help set their schedules and workloads
• Evaluate the practicality and costs of scenic designs concepts and help to solve technical and artistic challenges that arise
• Prepare estimates and be accountable to assigned budgets
• Assist with the creation of construction drafting when required
• Research and propose solutions for special effects challenges including automation, electronics and computer based / digital solutions
• Supervise the implementation and builds of scenic designs
• Contribute to the development of production schedules and participate / lead production meetings
• Assess the safety of scenic designs
• Oversee storage of sets and props inventory
• Coordinating with co-producing theatre companies to support a show being sent to or from the Arts Club
Qualifications / Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Ideally at least 3-5 years experience working in a management role in technical theatre
• Experience with IATSE or managing a staff in a union environment
• A valid B.C. driver’s license.
Additional Information
BENEFITS
• Employee Health Benefits: Extended Health Care and Dental Care
• Vacation time: 15 days per year.
• 5 paid sick days off per calendar year.
• 5 additional paid personal days per calendar year, prorated in first calendar year for portion of year worked.
• Option to be included in RRSP Matching Program
• Company Cell phone
• In addition to stat holidays, the Arts Club is closed on Easter Monday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
• 4 Complimentary tickets to every production.
• Invitation to dress rehearsals.
• Invitation to first rehearsal, and other artistic initiatives.
• Discount on all bar and concession items in our venues.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Salary: $65,000- $75,000
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time*
*Hours will be based on a full-time average commitment. Work will extend into evenings and weekends, especially through tech periods.
Offices are located in Vancouver, BC, at the Granville Island Scene Shop and at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village.
How to apply?
The Arts Club is fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs; and we strongly welcome and encourage those who self-identify as coming from underrepresented communities to submit.
If this role sounds exciting and you’d like to learn more, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. with the subject: Technical Director Pre-Production – Arts Club Theatre Company- Your Name.
Access and inclusion are deeply important to us. For those who have barriers to access to any part of our process as laid out, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will happily work with you to create a process that is accessible to you.
To enhance accessibility, you are also welcome to submit your application in one of the following formats: Word Document, PDF Document, Audio File, Video File, request a face-to-face Zoom application process, or suggest a format that is more accessible to you.
Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026
We thank all who express interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Arts Club Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hiring decisions are based solely on the merits of the candidates and needs of the “Society”.
Salary: $65,000- $75,000
Contact Information
Bruno Urbina
[email protected]
Application Deadline:
May 08, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
Canada,
British Columbia,
Vancouver
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