Production Stage Carpenter

ORGANIZATION:
Ballet BC

DEADLINE:
Aug. 29, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Ballet BC is an internationally renowned contemporary dance company led by Artistic Director Medhi Walerski. Deeply committed to presenting new work by established and emerging choreographers in addition to acclaimed repertoire, the 20-dancer company performs today’s most sought-after Canadian and international choreography. Ballet BC tours regionally and internationally in addition to its regular performance season at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Ballet BC is a leader and resource in the community through dance education opportunities, community and audience outreach, and professional development activities which serve to provide greater access to our art form.
The largest dance organization in British Columbia, Ballet BC is located on culturally vibrant Granville Island in the heart of Vancouver, situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples—the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl’ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) First Nations.

WEBSITE:
http://balletbc.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Ballet BC is looking for an experienced, team-oriented professional to assume the role of Stage Carpenter at the beginning of the 2025–26 season. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Stage Carpenter is responsible for the coordination and implementation of staging elements of the company’s programming and touring in line with the Artistic Director’s vision, the company mandate, and objectives.
• Prepares, oversees, and implements the various stage elements of the Ballet BC repertoire
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Production, Stage Manager, Lighting Director, Production Electrician, and other production staff
• Fosters communication and positive relationships with the local, national, and international Production personnel with which Ballet BC engages

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend all scheduled production meetings and critical studio runs as required
• Staging logistics – develop and plot staging and rigging plans for the productions based on the program order and technical requirements for each production and tour
• Supervise and direct running crew on stage during all rehearsals and performances
• Coordinate and execute intermission changeovers in collaboration with Ballet BC crew and local labour
• Work with the Director of Production in preparation for touring, venue review, production adjustments, inventory and logistics preparation, and staffing review
• Communicate with touring venues regarding staging and setup to ensure the program’s integrity within rider parameters
• Scenic construction – construct scenery within capacity, or supervise scenic and prop construction for new creations
• Prepare construction drawings for vendors or crew fabricating scenery
• Ensure warehouse, props, and set pieces are inventoried, organized, and maintained to a high standard
• Maintain budget expectations for Ballet BC productions
• Assist with the moving, load-in, repair, and tear-down of sets and props during production periods or in rehearsal venues
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure working area at all times
• Oversee all truck loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving at warehouse and performance venues
• Prepare production paperwork as required for house crew
• Complete final “as-is” technical documentation for Ballet BC archives
• Provide backstage support for dancers during productions

QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent training in stagecraft
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Stage/Scenic Carpenter or in a supervisory role
• Competency in all aspects of current stage practices
• Ability to understand and interpret stage plans, lighting plans, and construction drawings
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective independently and in teams
• Flexible and adaptable in changing environments and overlapping priorities
• Strong analytical, logical, and reasoning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Class 5 driver’s license
• Valid passport

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with labour collective agreements
• Forklift license
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel
• Proficiency with Vectorworks or AutoCAD
• Experience with construction drawing and drafting
• Additional certifications (firearms, pyro, rigging, or electrical) are assets

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: careers@balletbc.com. Ballet BC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

REMUNERATION:
$68,000 – $71,000