Granville Island Head Stage Carpenter
/ORGANIZATION:
Arts Club Theatre Company
DEADLINE:
October 27, 2025
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
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 xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/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.
Who Are We?
We are scrappy, ingenious trailblazers who create powerful, intimate artistic experiences that make you feel fully alive.
What Is Our Purpose?
To make our community come alive.
What Is Our Vision?
A world where vibrant communities are shaped by stories that inspire connection and vitality in us all.
Our Values
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.
Curiosity: We have a strong desire to know more—about ourselves, our art, and our patrons.
Creativity: We use our imaginations to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation in all the work that we do.
Comradery: We interact with each other with good fellowship and levity, embracing differences and empathy toward all.
Safety: We are committed to inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, continually reviewing practices to ensure they are anti-discriminatory and supportive of all.
We strive to provide a safer work environment—physically and mentally—and we are dedicated to being an organization that respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices.
WEBSITE:
http://artsclub.com
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Granville Island (GI) Head Stage Carpenter is a permanent, regular part-time position and a key member of our production install, running crew, and strike teams. The GI Head Stage Carpenter ensures the safe and smooth operation of all scenic installs and strikes. They work backstage during performances, operating the fly system or moving props and scenery.
They have excellent communication skills and experience leading small and medium-sized crews. The successful candidate is a team player and self-motivated individual who works well with and without supervision. They take ownership of the venue, identifying maintenance needs and ensuring smooth operations. They should possess strong organizational and time management skills and maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.
We are looking for a creative, outgoing, and enthusiastic person passionate about theatre. The successful applicant will have a broad knowledge of theatrical procedures, scenic construction, and problem-solving. They will manage the deck for each performance, ensuring the cast feels safe and supported.
This is a unionized position under the Arts Club Theatre Company/I.A.T.S.E. 118 Collective Agreement. The position reports to the Technical Director.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Salary: $34.51/hr (IATSE Collective Agreement Sept. 24–27)
Employment Type: Part-time regular
Work follows the regular GI stage programming season of Arts Club shows and rentals.
During installations and tech weeks, work may exceed 40 hours per week.
Work is primarily evenings and weekends at the Granville Island Stage.
Option to be included in the IATSE RRSP Matching Program.
Comprehensive benefits package through IATSE Local 118.
After three months, 10 days of PTO will be provided per fiscal year for illness or emergency.
Preference will be given to:
Members of IATSE Local 118
Candidates with OFA Level 1, Pyrotechnic, or Firearms certificates
Those with experience as a stage carpenter or with traditional theatrical rigging systems
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform the role of Head Carpenter on the GI show running crew as required
Supervise load-in, load-out, and running crews
Document and track all show-related configurations
Provide regular feedback and estimates on assigned work
Ensure proper use and maintenance of facilities, tools, and equipment
Advise and assist with ongoing stage and scenery maintenance
Organize and purchase consumables as needed
Advise and assist on theatre rentals when required
Promote occupational safety and health standards
Produce and distribute technical reports
QUALIFICATIONS:
Broad knowledge of theatrical procedures, scenic construction, problem-solving, tools, and theatre products
Operational knowledge of counterweighted fly systems, rigging, and strike of scenery
Ability to supervise crews during load-ins, load-outs, and show runs
Ability to read and interpret designer blueprints
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum two years of experience in a professional theatre backstage setting
Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders
Ability to lift, push, or maneuver heavy loads (alone or with assistance)
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 5-ton truck
HOW TO APPLY:
The Arts Club is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and strongly encourages applications from those who identify as such.
If this role sounds exciting, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@artsclub.com with the subject line: GI Head Stage Carpenter – Arts Club Theatre Company – Your Name.
For accessibility inquiries, please reach out and we will gladly adapt the process as needed. Applications can be submitted as a Word or PDF document, audio or video file, or through a Zoom conversation.
Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
REMUNERATION:
$34.51/hr
