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Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Trickster Theatre is seeking a highly organized and hands-on Production Assistant to support our summer overhaul and preparation period. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical theatre work, organization, and behind-the-scenes production support in a rapid-paced touring workplace.

The successful candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, inventory systems, costume and prop management, puppet care, digital updates, and support for training and documentation resources.

Key Responsibilities
Support the maintenance, testing, repair, and organization of lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment
Assist with digital upgrades for computers, software, and audio libraries
Inventory, clean, repair, and organize costumes, props, and large-scale puppets
Support updates to procedural manuals and training materials for staff and educators
Assist with organizing touring rigs, storage systems, and production inventories
Contribute to resource development for artist training programs and educational materials

Qualifications




Experience or interest in technical theatre production or backstage operations
Robust organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable handling equipment, inventory systems, and physical tasks
Experience with Google Workspace considered an asset
Interest in theatre education, touring productions, and arts organizations

Ideal Candidate
This position is suited to someone who enjoys practical production work, organization, and supporting creative touring theatre environments.

This is an 8-week position ending in late August 2026.

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