LIGHTING/OMNI TECH - THEATRE PRACTITIONER - LEVEL 2 OR 3
We are hiring for two term positions:
- October 1 - 4, 2025
- November 12 - 21, 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
[https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs#xd_co_f=MmVlZmMxZGFmY2QyZmZlZjBhYTE2NjcyNTQzMzU0NTM=~] aims
to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to
unleash their creative potential.
We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred
Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and
acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as
“the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe
Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney
Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy
comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this
territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of
Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and
play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This Electric omni tech position will have a background in lighting, along with
basic competencies in the remaining departments. The job task may include
assisting across other technical areas depending on the nature of production
needs, including staging, sound and video departments.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, the Electric/Omni Tech will
help support the events scheduled during the Banff Mountain Film and Book
festival and other performances this fall. Below are some key accountabilities:
- Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may
be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity.
- Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
- Provide technical production support for music concerts and a wide variety of
other productions including dance, opera, and theatre
- Technically support live music concert performances including string
quartets, orchestras, chamber music, new music, rock, pop and others.
- Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and
provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants
and faculty
- Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up
and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
- Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up
performers
- Ability to hang & focus lights
- Ability to assist in the projections department
- Assist with general stage carpentry set ups for concerts and dance shows
- Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate
fly systems
- Understanding of theatrical rigging
- Run shows as running crew
- For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and
load-outs
QUALIFICATIONS 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
- 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.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND BENEFITS
APPLICATION PROCESS
- We are accepting applications for the Lighting/Omni (Theatre Practitioner -
Level 2 or 3) position until a suitable candidate is located.
- Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be
required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a
final job offer can be finalized.
- Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work
authorization.
