2nd Sound Technician
/ORGANIZATION:
Arts Club Theatre Company
DEADLINE:
December 31, 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. It is through this forward momentum that we ensure we are the artistic leaders of our community.
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.
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.
Comradery: We interact with each other with good fellowship and levity. Our spirit of generosity and warmth is seen in our empathy toward each other, our artists, our patrons, and our community. This allows us to embrace differences and makes us stronger.
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 reviewing our practices to ensure they are anti-racist and non-discriminatory. We are 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.
WEBSITE:
https://artsclub.com/
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The 2nd Sound Technician is a permanent part-time role and an integral member of the production install, running crew, and strike teams. Reporting to the Head of Sound, this position ensures the safe and efficient operation of all sound installs and strikes. Responsibilities include supporting all sound elements for productions, such as live mixing, sound effects, recorded playback, wireless microphones, and monitoring systems. The role requires strong skills in programming and operating digital and analog consoles, as well as an understanding of virtual sound cards and digital networking. This position reports to the Technical Director and is part of the Arts Club Theatre Company/I.A.T.S.E. 118 Collective Agreement.
We are seeking a creative, outgoing, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for live theatre sound.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with pre-production tasks related to sound or video.
Supervise sound/video installation at all venues when required.
Operate and mix sound and video during productions (live and pre-recorded) as needed.
Act as Head Sound Technician when the Head is unavailable.
Assist the Head of Sound with the operation of all venues and tours.
Support Sound Designers with their design needs.
Advise on and assist with equipment maintenance.
Document and track all show-related configurations in collaboration with designers.
Assist with inventory management, equipment organization, and supply ordering.
Support setup and teardown of sound equipment for productions.
Help prepare inventory reports.
Provide support for theatre rentals as required.
Assist with workplace health and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in QLab programming and operation.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
Ability to repeatedly lift, push, or move heavy loads alone or with assistance.
Experience mixing sound for large-scale musicals.
Experience mixing live music and vocals for theatre.
Proficiency in video software and networking is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
The Arts Club is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and strongly encourages applications from individuals who self-identify as coming from underrepresented communities. Please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@artsclub.com with the subject line: 2nd Sound Technician – Arts Club Theatre Company – Your Name. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, reach out and we will work with you to ensure accessibility. Applications may be submitted as a Word document, PDF, audio file, video file, or via a face-to-face Zoom process. You may also suggest another accessible format.
Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
REMUNERATION:
$33.55/hr (according to IATSE Collective Agreement Sept. 24–27)
