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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon; Written by: Kate Hennig; Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein; Set Design: Scott Reid.; Lighting Design: David Fraser; Costume Design: Heather Moore; Photo: Benjamin Laird.

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Jobs (Calgary): Assistant Technical Director – Theatre Calgary

Theatre Calgary is seeking an exceptional individual to fulfil the role of Assistant Technical Director. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Production team to help manage the technical requirements needed to mount shows throughout the season in the Max Bell Theatre as well as other venues.

The Assistant Technical Director reports directly to the Production Manager and Technical Director. The successful candidate will have excellent technical and communication skills and will exhibit a keen interest and ability to work as a part of a dynamic team workplace.

Theatre Calgary operates as a certified Union House with IATSE 212, is a Category “A” venue with CAEA, and is a signatory to the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA). Theatre Calgary is also a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT).

We are the resident company in the Max Bell Theatre in the Arts Commons complex, on a 55’ wide by 40’ deep proscenium stage, featuring a 51-lineset single purchase counterweight fly system. The stage is typically used for theatre and dance presentations, for an audience of up to 750 patrons. The seasons are structured with 7 shows spanning from August through June, including both straight plays and musical.



There may also be rentals from outside groups when Theatre Calgary is not active on the Max Bell stage. Four weeks are provided each summer for maintenance and repairs.

Duties and responsibilities

- Support the Production Department as a whole, particularly the Technical Director and Production Manager, in the efficient management and operation of the department.
- Costing, sourcing, and procuring supplies and materials for the various production departments throughout the season.
- Assisting the Technical Director in producing CAD plans and construction drawings, rigging plans, production schedules, and other production paperwork as assigned.
- Assisting the Technical Director in the scheduling and supervising of house and casual crew for the timely and successful advancement of productions.
- Assume the lead technical responsibility for assigned productions, such as those produced in outside venues.
- Manage and maintain various equipment and inventories not overseen by a specific department.
- Assist with Research and Development of unique production challenges, such as complex stage effects and automation.
- Various other production tasks as assigned by the Production Manager and Technical Director.

Experience and Qualifications

- A collaborative, creative, and strategic thinking individual with experienced knowledge of theatre production and technical equipment.
- Self-directed,



able to identify and undertake a task with limited direction or information.
- Strong communication, organizational and project management skills; ability to switch focus and juggle competing priorities and requests.
- Positive attitude and comfortable working in dynamic and collaborative environments.
- A strong proficiency in drafting with CAD (particularly Vectorworks)
- 3+ years of work experience on a professional theatre stage.
- Familiarity working under a union contract or working with unionized crew; particularly IATSE.
- Strong knowledge of office software (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract, ability to drive a pickup truck / rental 3-5 ton and comfortable securing irregular loads.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, such as in and out of a pickup truck.

Qualifications that would be an asset:

- Post‑secondary education in a technical theatre program (or equivalent).
- Prior experience in a TD or ATD role.
- Knowledge of theatrical rigging, fly house operation, stage automation, lighting, sound, video, scenic/props construction, scenic paint, and/or special effects.
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop etc.).
- Familiarity with project management tools (such as Asana).
- Familiarity with cloud‑based office systems (such as Microsoft SharePoint or Google Workplace)

Working Conditions

This role will be a full‑time permanent salaried position, will require weekend and evening work, and weeks in excess of 40 hours at various times throughout the season. Employees are strongly encouraged and supported in finding appropriate times to balance their hours.

Conditions may incl

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