Olympic Village Stage Head Technician

Company Overview

About Us

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company. The Arts Club offers the best in professional theatre and has staged over 650 productions. We are grateful to have our offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres on the unceded, ancestral and traditional shared lands of the xmθkwym (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Slílwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are British Columbia’s largest non-profit cultural employer- hiring more than 500 artists, staff, and crew to stage up to 20 shows annually. We educate and cultivate students and theatre lovers of all ages—over 2,500 people engage in our education and professional development programs annually. We support artists and other arts organizations through professional engagement activities, believing firmly that an investment in the industry benefits all. We are a major economic driver in the areas surrounding our venues—our theatres attract a quarter million theatre patrons to dine and shop in the South Granville, Olympic Village, and Granville Island neighbourhoods.

Our Mission

To inspire and nurture artists and audiences through cultural experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and artistically innovative.

 Our Vision

 A community that, through storytelling, is inspired to reflect on who we are and who we can be.

Our Values

v  Determination: We have the drive to continue to move forward, with a respectful nod to our tenacious past and a fearless embrace of our future. It is through this forward momentum that we ensure we are the artistic leaders of our community.

v  Curiosity: We have a strong desire to know more; about ourselves, our art, and our patrons. This spirit is reflected in our willingness to make room for diversity of thought. This exploration of different viewpoints and ideas is reflected in our engagement with each other, with our art, our peers, and our community.

v  Creativity: We use our imaginations to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation in all the work that we do. We believe in the depth of our local talent and use our resources to showcase it.

v  Comradery: We interact with each other with good-fellowship and levity.  Our spirit of generosity and warmth is seen in our empathy towards each other, our artists, our patrons, and our community. This allows us to embrace differences and makes us stronger.

v  Safety: The health and well-being of each other and our community informs our work and creates a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for all who enter and interact with us. We commit to constantly review our practices to ensure they are anti-racist and non-discriminatory. We are fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs.

We also strive to provide a safer work environment, both physically and mentally, and we have made ongoing commitments to inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. We want the stories we work together to tell to have nuanced and varied perspectives. 

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Olympic Village Stage Head Technician will work under the supervision of the Director of Production and will oversee all technical aspects of the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre.

 This is a Part-Time irregular position under the I.A.T.S.E. 118 collective agreement; employment will be as required, depending on the specific demands of respective productions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Operate lighting and/or sound control (live and pre-recorded)

•   Be part of running crew for Olympic Village Stage Arts Club productions and assist on theatre rentals  and special events when required

•   Supervise install of lighting/sound/video and assist with carpentry when required

•   Assist with all aspects of pre-production as it relates to lighting/sound/video

•   Assist with build of practicals and special effects

•   Document and track show-related configuration in cooperation with the designers

•   Ensure proper use and maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment

•   Assist with ongoing maintenance, organization and purchasing of consumables

•   Assist with occupational safety and health of workers

 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

•   Proficient in programming and operation of computer lighting boards (ETC ION, Grand MA) and all components of the lighting system

•   Experienced in programming and running sound control for both live mix and pre-recorded sound (Q-Lab, Isadora)

•   Experience with both conventional, LED fixtures and sACN networks

•   Experience with Dante and Crestron network infrastructure

•   Able to read, understand and implement Designer plots for Lights, Sounds and Video and associated paperwork

•   Able to supervise load in & load out crews

•   Basic Stage Carpentry Skills

•   Able to work at heights

 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• At least three years’ experience as a venue technician for a professional theatre company
• Valid LPEC certificate
• Able to work at heights & climb ladders, repeatedly lift, push or maneuver heavy loads, either alone or with assistance from others

 ADDITIONAL DETAILS

v  Salary: $34.51/hr. (according to IATSE Collective Agreement Sept. 24-27)

v  Employment type: Part-time irregular (according to IATSE Collective Agreement)

 v  Option to be included in IATSE RRSP Matching Program.

v  Comprehensive Benefits Package through IATSE Local 118.

v  Vacation days and PTO for illness and emergency as defined by the ACTC/IATSE CBA.

Where will preference be given?

·         Preference will be given to candidates whom are members of IATSE local 118

·         F.E. certificate

·         OFA Level 1 certificate

·         Pyrotechnic certificate  

·         Firearms license

Expected Start Date: October 6, 2025