Technical Director – Stanley BFL Canada Stageexpired
Arts Club Theatre Company
Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver
Posted on: Dec. 07, 2025
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Description:
Job Description / Duties
JOB SUMMARY
The Technical Director of the Stanley Theatre will guide the technical processes in the Arts Club’s Flagship Venue.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent must possess the technical skill and expertise to train, advise, schedule and supervise both unionized and non-unionized staff in all related production areas. Additionally, the successful candidate will need a proven track record of managing and coaching a staff team, as well as a collaborative approach to problem solving and creative critical thinking. Communication will be key, liaising a network of creative individuals through leadership, good planning, and fast thinking.
The Stanley Theatre hosts 5 to 6 mainstage productions in year-round programming ranging from classic works, comedies and contemporary dramas and large Broadway-style musicals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:
• Liaise with Stage Managers, Designers, the Pre-Production Manager, and Director of Production, and Staff
• Develop technical concepts, equipment needs, staff requirements and schedules for the individual shows
• Hire and supervise production staff in all related areas; provide direction, training, support and evaluation
• Evaluate practicality of concepts, create and modify CAD drawings, solve technical and artistic problems, prepare estimates and monitor spending within the assigned budgets
• Source and procure tools, equipment and materials focusing on financial and operational efficiency
• Supervision of load ins and load outs for the Stanley Theatre
• Ensures a safe working environment for the crew and artists on stage and backstage.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment
• Make recommendations regarding capital purchases
• Assist the Facilities Manager with space upkeep needs when required
• Assist with the supervision of facilities rentals
Qualifications / Required Skills
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Extensive knowledge of stagecraft, theatre production and scenic construction, rigging, lighting, sound, video and automation.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Suite, Google Drive), including show control (Some familiarity with ETC Ion, Lab, Isadora, Yamaha Sound Consoles) and CAD (Vectorworks).
• The candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to maintain a positive creative attitude in stressful situations
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a professional production company with a counterweight fly house.
• The successful applicant will have a post-secondary degree in the technical theatre/production field
• The candidate will have experience in supervising, motivating and managing union staff
• A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential
BENEFITS
• Employee Health Benefits: Extended Health Care and Dental Care
• Vacation time starting with 15 days per year.
• 10 paid sick days or personal days off.
• 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 Information
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Salary: $75,000- $85,000 per annum, plus relocation expenses of up to $8000.
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 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: Stanley Technical Director – 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: December 31st, 2025
Salary: $75,000- $85,000 per annum
Contact Information
Bruno Urbina
[email protected]
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2025
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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