Job Description / Duties

Banff Centre is looking for 2 Technical Directors for the Summer Season. The successful candidates will be responsible for coordinating the summer Opera and Dance Productions.
This is a mentoring position and the Summer TD’s will need to explain, demonstrate and supervise the Practicums in handling many of the TD tasks. TD’s will also be required to assist in the preparation of Production Schedules and supervise the full and part time crews for these productions. They will need to liaise with the Stage Management, Director/Choreographers, and Design teams. They may need to coordinate the activities of Wardrobe, Props and Hair & Make-up.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Applicants should have a Degree or Diploma in Technical Theatre from a certified educational institution, minimum 5 years of experience as a TD, and experience in coordinating set-ups and strikes involving scenery, lighting, projections and audio. TD positions also require experience in creating Show Drawings including floor plans and sections in Vectorworks 15 or higher, and the ability to mentor a Practicum in this process.

Additional Information

Summer TD’s will report to the Technical Director, Performing Arts of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Dates:
Summer Opera TD May 23 to July 20, 2018
Summer Dance TD June 13 to August 3, 2018

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience - range is $1000.00 - 1300.00 per week, a private room in shared accommodations included, transportation allowance to/from Banff.

Contact Information

Gina Bennett
Production Manager