Job Posting

Technical Director

This is a Permanent, Full-time position.

Job Description / Duties

The Technical Director operates in close cooperation with the Production Manager and Artistic Director. Operating directly with professional designers and directors, the Technical Director is in charge of the analysis, costing, construction, and actualization of complex set, sound, and lighting designs, and is responsible for addressing all of the technical needs of the Theatre's productions.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • A post-secondary education in technical theatre from a recognized institution of higher learning.
  • At least 3 years of job experience as a technical director at a producing live professional theatre.
  • A thorough grounding, and demonstrated abilities in all aspects of stagecraft (lighting & electrics, sound, carpentry, rigging, painting, drafting, etc.).
  • Demonstrated professional experience in one or more aspects of stage design.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A comprehensive understanding of: Vectorworks CAD, DM1000 sound consoles, QLab, ETC Element lighting consoles.
  • Integrity, leadership, a team-centered point of view, a sense of humor, a passion for theatre arts and the ability to remain affable in high pressure, deadline driven circumstances.
  • Superior communication skills.
  • Self directed time management abilities.

Salary: To be discussed, based on level of experience.

To apply email applications to: acurrie@chemainustheatre.ca

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 3, 2013
Start Date: 
Friday, May 3, 2013
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Chemainus
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
College/Cegep
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Chemainus Theatre Festival

Alex Currie
9574 Bare Point Road, Bag 1000
Chemainus, BC V0R 1K5
Canada

We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.