Assistant Technical Director
/ORGANIZATION:
Arts Club Theatre Company
DEADLINE:
Aug. 1, 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 630 productions. Arts Club is grateful to have its 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.
Our Mission
To inspire and nurture artists and audiences through cultural experiences that are engaging, thought-provoking, and artistically innovative.
Our Vision
A community that, through storytelling, is inspired to reflect on who we are and who we can be.
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 artistic practice and champion innovation.
Comradery: We interact with good-fellowship and empathy, embracing differences.
Safety: We commit to a physically and mentally safe, anti-racist, and inclusive workspace.
We also strive to provide a safe 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:
http://artsclub.com
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Technical Director is a full-time, temporary 9-week position. The role supports the Director of Production and the Stanley and Production Shop Technical Director in realizing two productions: Frozen at the Stanley Theatre and You Used to Call Me Marie at the BMO Theatre Centre. Ideal for someone building experience as a Technical Director, this position includes both supervisory responsibilities and hands-on technical work.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Technical Director with install, fit-up, and tech period of Frozen at the Stanley Theatre
Assist the Director of Production with install and tech for You Used to Call Me Marie at the BMO Theatre Centre
Support rehearsal needs
Order, purchase, source, and track materials and gear
Assist with budgeting and crew scheduling
Call and confirm casual union crew members
Update paperwork and archive production materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current knowledge of theatre production techniques
Experience with Vectorworks and MS Office Suite
Familiarity with lighting, sound, and video technologies
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in technical theatre
Strong leadership abilities
Experience with IATSE or unionized staff is an asset
Calm and thoughtful demeanor in high-pressure environments
Valid B.C. driver’s license is an asset
HOW TO APPLY:
The Arts Club is fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs. We strongly welcome applications from individuals from equity-deserving communities. If this role sounds exciting and you’d like to learn more, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@artsclub.com with the subject: Assistant Technical Director – Arts Club Theatre Company.
Access and inclusion are deeply important to us. If you face barriers with our process, reach out—we are happy to work with you to ensure accessibility. You may also apply via Word document, PDF, audio or video file, request a Zoom interview, or suggest a format that works best for you.
REMUNERATION:
$10,000 (flat rate)
CONTACT:
Bruno Urbina Pardo
EMAIL: humanresources@artsclub.com
