Job Description / Duties

Pacific Opera Victoria is seeking a Stage Manager to join its production team for the 2019-2020 Season. The successful applicant will be joining a resident production and stage management team in a vibrant and dynamic company that produces a diverse repertoire through innovative original productions.


The Stage Management position includes one engagement, a two province tour of the new opera Missing, composed by Brian Current and libretto by Marie Clements.

The engagement period is October 7 to November 17, 2019 (possible holdover to November 24, 2019).

Rehearsals and performances in Victoria BC, Regina SK, Prince George BC and Vancouver BC (TBA).

Qualifications / Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have confidence in stage management systems, be proficient in reading music, and demonstrate key leadership and organizational skills in an Equity, AFM and IATSE working environment. Applicants should have experience working in opera or musical theatre, and be a team player who demonstrates a keen interest in building positive relationships with artists, production and music staff.

Additional Information

This position shall be engaged under the auspices of The Opera Agreement, Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.

Pacific Opera Victoria identifies Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion among its Core Values and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Salary: Equity Minimum Fee: $1342.74 per week

Contact Information

Please send cover letter, resume and references via email to  by July 31, 2019. Applications will be reviewed as received. No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for your interest.

Employer Profile

Pacific Opera Victoria is one of the most influential professional opera companies in Canada. Its inspired repertoire comprises original productions of classic favourites and lesser known works, as well as new commissions, co-productions, and collaborations with other companies and arts organizations across the country. From its home in the Baumann Centre, Pacific Opera Victoria creates significant career opportunities for creative and performing artists and curates opera in surprising ways – enticing
newcomers and captivating loyal opera-goers.

For more information about Pacific Opera, please visit our website at www.pov.bc.ca