Hair and Makeup - Theatre Practitioner Level 3
/ORGANIZATION:
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
DEADLINE:
Until Filled
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
WEBSITE:
http://banffcentre.ca/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a term position from November 19 - December 8, 2025. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
The Opportunity: Banff Centre is looking for a Theatre Practitioner Level 3 - Hair and Makeup who can work collaboratively to provide support for this fall's Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency performances.
https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/indigenous-arts/indigenous-fashion-runway-residency-2025
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with hair and makeup for both live performance and video capture on site.
Assist with fitting hair pieces and wigs for cast members.
Assist with professional makeup application for performers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
Theatre Practitioner level 3: must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
Has completed a formal theatre education
Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast-paced environment
Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up-to-date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards
Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency, and support level required by Performing Arts
Special Requirements:
Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please visit https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=BANFFCENTRE&cws=39&rid=5742. We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been found. Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
REMUNERATION:
$22.59 to $31.51 per hour
