Head of Sound
Lighthouse Festival Theatre
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- Posted Date: Posted 13 hours ago
- Closing Date: January 4, 2026
- Location: Port Dover, ON
- Salary: $800/week
Company Overview
Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities. Operating in two port towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, accessibility, and affordability for all.
Job Description
Job Posting: Head of Sound Main Season
Join our Team of talented and dedicated artists and help bring our stories to life on the
stages of Lighthouse Festival!!
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Head of Sound will primarily be
responsible to work closely with the Director or Sound Designer for each production
and oversee all sound related tasks including preparation of the sound system in the
theatre, source and program soundscapes for each production. Reporting to the
Technical Director for all day-to-day technical matters, and to the Production Manager
for administrative matters (e.g. Hours and scheduling).
You possess the required technical skills, are an effective communicator with excellent
interpersonal skills, have demonstrated problem solving and time management skills and
are able to perform all physical duties of the job. You must also have a strong
commitment to Health and Safety.
This is a Temporary Full Time Salaried Contract position located in Port Dover.
Major Job Duties
• Knowledgeable on the X32 sound board and be able to prepare the sound set up
for the season.
• Knowledgeable on Qlab software, and capable of programing a show to the
director’s needs.
• Handle the transfer of any sound needs for each show to our sister theatre in
Port Colborne. Communicate with the house tech there to ensure a smooth
transfer.
• Maintain all sound equipment as needed and inform the Technical Director of any
equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Show operator for productions.
• Responsible for preshow checks when required.
• Responsible for closing the theatre building down when required.
• Keep an up-to-date inventory of equipment and submit equipment requests in a
timely manner to the Technical Director and/or Production Manager.
• Work alongside the director of our Young Company production as a Sound
Designer.
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Assist the transfer team to load in, set up and tear down all summer production sets for Lighthouse.
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Assist the Head of Lights when required.
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Help keep the Theatre space, backstage, booth and dressing room areas in a clean state and free of any safety concerns.
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Attend all meetings, production and crew meetings as scheduled by the Technical Director/Production Manager.
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Work alongside the Director and Stage Managers as Sound Designer for our Young Company production.
Education, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum One Year Postsecondary education in Technical Production Post preferred.
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Effective technical skills.
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Knowledgeable on the ETC Ion lighting board.
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Able to work safely from ladders and scaffolding.
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Working at heights & first aid certified (training can be provided by the theatre).
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Able to lift and transfer equipment safely.
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Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
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Work cooperatively with other members of your team and be able to work independently.
Working Conditions
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40-hour work week, with hours averaging agreement. Hours may be varied dependent on operational needs and include evening and weekend expectations.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment
Contract Duration: April 17 to August 29, 2026
Salary: $800/week
Cover Letter and Updated Resume required.
Lighthouse is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace for our patrons, volunteers and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we
welcome and encourage submissions from qualified individuals of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for applicants in the recruitment and selection process.
All applicants are thanked for their time in applying, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Hailey Parker at technicaldirector@lighthousetheatre.com
- Position Type: Contract
- Posted Date: Posted 13 hours ago
- Closing Date: January 4, 2026
- Location: Port Dover, ON
- Salary: $800/week