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Job Description / Duties

Who are we looking for?

The Technical Director for Pre-Production is a full-time permanent role and a key part of our production management team. Historically we produce around 18-20 productions a year.

We are looking for someone passionate, who is excited to help turn vision into theatre. They will work with dozens of creative colleagues, artisans and designers, each who works hard towards our goal of creating the best art. Creativity will be key to working towards solving ever shifting priorities & challenges. Each show is a unique set of conditions and puzzles that will require your attention to detail, your organization, your technical know-how and your creative and compassionate eye. Leading a team, we need someone who is an effective collaborator and communicator

What is the job?

• Work directly with the build teams in carpentry, paint, props and costumes to help set their schedules and workloads
• Evaluate the practicality and costs of scenic designs concepts and help to solve technical and artistic challenges that arise
• Prepare estimates and be accountable to assigned budgets
• Assist with the creation of construction drafting when required
• Research and propose solutions for special effects challenges including automation, electronics and computer based / digital solutions
• Supervise the implementation and builds of scenic designs
• Contribute to the development of production schedules and participate / lead production meetings

Qualifications / Required Skills

• A thorough and current knowledge of set construction techniques, staging principles and production techniques for theatre
• Practical experience with Vectorworks and MS Office Suite
• A knack for troubleshooting and solving technical problems in theatre
• Strong leadership skills having managed teams of up to 15+ people
• Experience with IATSE or managing a staff in a union environment
• A sensitive and thoughtful approach to people challenges; the ability to remain calm, positive and focused in a sometimes high pressure and deadline based environment
• A valid B.C. Drivers Licence
• Ideally at least 3-5 years experience working in a management role in technical theatre

Additional Information

What are the conditions and remuneration?

• Work is based on an average 40 hours work week, with an expectation of 8 hours per day Monday through Friday; flexibility is needed as occasionally work will extend into the evenings or weekends on larger shows
• Offices are located in Vancouver, BC on Granville Island and at the BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village
• Salary will be $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.
• Option to be included in RRSP Matching Program
• Full Health and Partial Dental Benefits
• 3 Weeks Vacation per year, and 10 Days PTO for illness and emergency.
• Company Cell Phone

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience

Contact Information

How to Apply:

The Arts Club is fiercely dedicated to being an organization that continually respects, champions, and uplifts underrepresented voices in all jobs; and we strongly welcome and encourage those who self-identify as coming from underrepresented communities to submit.

Access and inclusion are deeply important to us. For those who have barriers to access to any part of our process as laid out, please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we will happily work with you to create a process that is accessible to you.

If this role sounds exciting and you’d like to learn more, please send your resume and cover letter to humanresources@artsclub.com.

Employer Profile

The Arts Club Theatre Company is Canada’s largest not-for-profit urban theatre company. The Arts Club Theatre Company produces professional live theatre at three locations - The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage and Production Shop and the BMO Theatre Centre as well as offering productions on tour throughout the province. The Arts Club Theatre Company offices, rehearsal halls, workshops, and theatres are all located on the unceded, ancestral and traditional shared lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

The Arts Club Theatre Company is in an exciting period of transition as we look ahead to a full production line up for the coming season. We are looking closely at how we practice theatre and believe the Arts Club should be a great place to work for all. We value determination, curiosity, creativity and comradery. We strive to provide a safe 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.