Casual Theatre Technician

Organization:
Chilliwack Cultural Centre

Deadline:
July 21, 2025

Organization Description:
About Us:
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is a vibrant hub for arts and culture, hosting a wide range of events, performances, and classes. We take pride in providing a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our patrons, performers, and staff.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

Website:
http://www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Job Description:
Job Overview:
The Theatre Technician facilitates aspects of the stage use in both theatres, and technical needs for other events.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities and Duties:

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Act as crew for a show when needed

• Integrate the safe and successful use of outside equipment as needed for events

• Ensure that all safety policies, procedures, and requirements are followed by performers and crew

• Maintain stage equipment and infrastructure, and associated maintenance records, as needed

• Provide technical support for classes, studio rentals, and the Odlum Brown Art Gallery, as needed

• Keep a clean workspace

Patron Experience Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of patron service for the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

• Act as an ambassador for The Centre when in public

• Suggest continuous improvements to the patron experience to the Executive Director and Operations Manager

• Participate in the implementation of Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society fundraisers, as needed

• Adhere to all Chilliwack Cultural Centre policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a professional theatre, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of lighting systems, audio systems, scenery installation standards, rigging standards, basic painting techniques, and props handling.
• Knowledge and adherence to safe working practices.
• Physical fitness: ability to climb, work on ladders and vertical lifts, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent organization, time management and communication skills, and the tact and diplomacy required to deal in a positive and helpful manner with user groups and other staff,
• The ability to anticipate needs, maintain records, and to respond calmly and effectively to emergency/crisis situations is essential
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment and ability to prioritize tasks while paying attention to detail
• Good computer skills, including competence with Excel and knowledge of industry-standard sound and lighting consoles

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:

Theresia Reid
Operations Manager
Chilliwack Cultural Centre
9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6
Email: theresia@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

We appreciate all interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Remuneration:
$22 per hour

Contact Name:
Theresia Reid

Contact Email:
theresia@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Region: Fraser Valley

Job Status: Casual