Seasonal 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. For this position, we are specifically seeking someone with strong skills in live sound mixing.

Responsibilities:

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

  • Participation 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 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 to prioritize tasks while paying attention to detail

  • Good computer skills, including competence with Excel and knowledge of industry-standard sound and lighting consoles

Optional Certificates:

  • Scissor Lift Certificate

  • Serving It Right

  • Level One First Aid

  • WHMIS

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:
$23 to $25 per hour, based on experience and/or education

Contact Name:
Theresia Reid

Contact Email:
theresia@chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Region:
Fraser Valley

Job Status:
Part Time, Temporary

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