Technical Director – Stanley BFL Canada Stage

Company Overview

About Us

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest year-round not-for-profit theatre company. The Arts Club offers the best in professional theatre and has staged over 650 productions. We are grateful to have our offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres on the unceded, ancestral and traditional shared lands of the xmθkwym (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Slílwta/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

We are British Columbia’s largest non-profit cultural employer- hiring more than 500 artists, staff, and crew to stage up to 20 shows annually. We educate and cultivate students and theatre lovers of all ages—over 2,500 people engage in our education and professional development programs annually. We support artists and other arts organizations through professional engagement activities, believing firmly that an investment in the industry benefits all. We are a major economic driver in the areas surrounding our venues—our theatres attract a quarter million theatre patrons to dine and shop in the South Granville, Olympic Village, and Granville Island neighbourhoods.

Who Are We?

We are scrappy, ingenious trailblazers who create powerful, intimate artistic experiences that make you feel fully alive.

What Is Our Purpose?

To make our community come alive.

What Is Our Vision?

A world where vibrant communities are shaped by stories that inspire connection and vitality in us all.

Our Values

v  Determination: We have the drive to continue to move forward, with a respectful nod to our tenacious past and a fearless embrace of our future. It is through this forward momentum that we ensure we are the artistic leaders of our community.

v  Curiosity: We have a strong desire to know more; about ourselves, our art, and our patrons. This spirit is reflected in our willingness to make room for diversity of thought. This exploration of different viewpoints and ideas is reflected in our engagement with each other, with our art, our peers, and our community.

v  Creativity: We use our imaginations to explore our artistic practice and champion innovation in all the work that we do. We believe in the depth of our local talent and use our resources to showcase it.

v  Comradery: We interact with each other with good-fellowship and levity.  Our spirit of generosity and warmth is seen in our empathy towards each other, our artists, our patrons, and our community. This allows us to embrace differences and makes us stronger.

v  Safety: The health and well-being of each other and our community informs our work and creates a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for all who enter and interact with us. We commit to constantly review our practices to ensure they are anti-racist and non-discriminatory. We are fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs.

We also strive to provide a safer work environment, both physically and mentally, and we have made ongoing commitments to inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. We want the stories we work together to tell to have nuanced and varied perspectives.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Director of the Stanley Theatre will guide the technical processes in the Arts Club’s Flagship Venue.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must possess the technical skill and expertise to train, advise, schedule and supervise both unionized and non-unionized staff in all related production areas. Additionally, the successful candidate will need a proven track record of managing and coaching a staff team, as well as a collaborative approach to problem solving and creative critical thinking. Communication will be key, liaising a network of creative individuals through leadership, good planning, and fast thinking. 

The Stanley Theatre hosts 5 to 6 mainstage productions in year-round programming ranging from classic works, comedies and contemporary dramas and large Broadway-style musicals. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Liaise with Stage Managers, Designers, the Pre-Production Manager, and Director of Production, and Staff
• Develop technical concepts, equipment needs, staff requirements and schedules for the individual shows
• Hire and supervise production staff in all related areas; provide direction, training, support and evaluation
• Evaluate practicality of concepts, create and modify CAD drawings, solve technical and artistic problems, prepare estimates and monitor spending within the assigned budgets
• Source and procure tools, equipment and materials focusing on financial and operational efficiency

• Supervision of load ins and load outs for the Stanley Theatre
• Ensures a safe working environment for the crew and artists on stage and backstage.

·       Ensure proper use and maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment

• Make recommendations regarding capital purchases
• Assist the Facilities Manager with space upkeep needs when required
• Assist with the supervision of facilities rentals

 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Extensive knowledge of stagecraft, theatre production and scenic construction, rigging, lighting, sound, video and automation.
• Knowledge of relevant computer programs (Microsoft Suite, Google Drive), including show control (Some familiarity with ETC Ion, Lab, Isadora, Yamaha Sound Consoles) and CAD (Vectorworks).
• The candidate will have excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to maintain a positive creative attitude in stressful situations

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Minimum 5 years of experience working in a professional production company with a counterweight fly house.

·       The successful applicant will have a post-secondary degree in the technical theatre/production field

·       The candidate will have experience in supervising, motivating and managing union staff

·       A valid B.C. driver’s license is essential

BENEFITS

·       Employee Health Benefits: Extended Health Care and Dental Care

·       Vacation time starting with 15 days per year

·       10 paid sick days or personal days off

·       Option to be included in RRSP Matching Program

·       Company Cell phone

·       In addition to stat holidays, the Arts Club is closed on Easter Monday, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day

·       4 Complimentary tickets to every production

·       Invitation to dress rehearsals

·       Invitation to first rehearsal, and other artistic initiatives

·       Discount on all bar and concession items in our venues 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Salary: $75,000- $85,000 per annum, plus relocation expenses of up to $8000.

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time*

 *Hours will be based on a full-time average commitment. Work will extend into evenings and weekends, especially through tech periods.

 Offices are located in Vancouver, BC at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village.