Technical DirectorBanff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. The OpportunityThe Technical Director (TD) oversees all technical aspects of performing arts productions, programs, presentations and events. A key member in performing arts, the TD collaborates with the artistic team, program managers, directors, designers, and production staff to bring creative visions to life while managing logistics. The TD must have a strong knowledge of various production techniques, including stage, set, sound, lighting, projections, stage management, props, costumes, carpentry, and rigging. Lead the day-to-day scheduling/booking and management of the technical departments including supervision of personnel and technical/ venue activities, general organization and administration, scheduling, crew management, expense management Supervise all elements of technical production for Performing Arts programs, performances and activities including planning, preparation, rehearsals, timely load in and out of productions and presentations, shows, restore; and organizing technical staff Act as Crew Leader, working closely with the Department Heads and other show or program related personnel to achieve a high production value for all Banff Centre activities: meeting regularly with the Production Manager to discuss progress and challenges Analyze, cost, schedule, implement and manage projects and programs in performing arts and technical riders. This includes collecting and maintaining all technical documentation,



CAD drawings and other records as necessary for all Performing Arts activities and day-to-day operations Provide feedback and performance reviews for performing arts staff The TD assists in development and implementation of specific training programs required to maintain technical expertise; and assists in the oversight of the practicum training programs offered by the Performing Arts Production area Participate in recruiting and training technical staff Assist with orienting current staff and assist in their onboarding and training Technical Execution and Collaboration Work with all departments, clients, teams, and faculty in facilitating, managing, and organizing program and performance requirements by conducting technical assessments, analyzing technical riders, preparing costings, drawings, supporting adjudications, and identifying crew resource and venue/space requirements Oversee the operating, maintaining, and safeguarding of the technical assets of venues, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, projection, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of shops and stage facilities Advance productions and answer questions pertaining to technical capabilities or usage of equipment in the building and the facility itself Implement approved technical designs for touring shows or in-house productions Initiate and attend regular technical department meetings with appropriate staff and project teams; Responsible for creating and updating venue and show related CAD drawings Responsible for analyzing designs, costing production projects, maintaining technical documentation, CAD drawings, and other records as necessary for productions/presentations; Budgeting and Resource Management Works with the production manager to prepare, process, and approve purchase orders, rentals, reimbursements, and expense claims as required Track technical expenses within program budget, and provide details for program reconciliation Works with the production manager to develop capital requirements and capital purchase plans of equipment and systems for the Performing Arts venues, and provides an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement, or refurbishment Maintain inventory and order specialized supplies; Monitor the condition of departmental equipment including general inventory items. Some examples include ladders and lifts, vehicles, lighting, sound, rigging, and shop equipment; keep a detailed log forthe repair and replacement for the PM to review; perform preventative maintenance on equipment and arrange for the repair and replacement as approved Support the set-up, maintenance and safe operation of the stage, Scenic, Props, Paint and Wardrobe shops, the Design Studio, other studios and huts, and associated facilities Ensure inventories are managed in accordance with established procedures Technical Support and Safety Ensure the safety of the workplace by helping to establish and enforce all health, security, and safety policies and procedures and maintains a safe working environment in all production areas Handle materials which are classified as hazardous under WHMIS standards and apply job specifi

📌 Head of Production (Winnipeg)
🏢 Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
📍 Winnipeg