The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, is currently seeking a Technical Director. Reporting to the Director of Production, the Technical Director is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all technical aspects of theatre productions. This includes but is not limited to lighting, sound, stage management, scenic design and construction, and props. The Technical Director will work closely with the Director of Production, Production Staff, Stage Manager, and Designers to ensure the successful execution of all productions and presentations.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Direction: Oversee all technical aspects and construction of Citadel productions and presentations from initial planning to final strike for Carpentry, Props, Scenic Art, Lighting, Sound, Video, and Staging.
Technical Operations: Ensure all production venues and equipment, including lighting, sound rigging, and stage machinery, are maintained in safe operating order. Advise the Director of Production on maintenance or capital purchases requiring additional resources.
Department Management: Play a critical role in managing day-to-day Production Department operations and fostering employee development to achieve organizational objectives.
Health and Safety: Ensure all crews are working in compliance with all safety regulations and industry’s best practices. Conduct regular safety inspections and training for all technical personnel.
Interdepartmental Support: Advise and arrange technical support for events and programming within other departments, especially those taking place in one of the performance venues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Post-Secondary Technical Theatre Production Program or related field experience.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Director or related position with a producing theatre company. Unionized environment experience preferred.
Skills:
- Proficiency with Vectorworks, and ability to create and read technical drawings.
- Proficiency with common office suite software (Microsoft 365 and related products).
- Strong technical skills in lighting, sound, video, rigging, and scenic carpentry.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and delegation skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Driver’s License
- Experience as a technician in one or more of these fields is an asset: lighting, sound, video, scenic carpentry, rigging, special effects.
- ETCP certification.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel for limited periods of time to support co-productions or tours.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by the production schedule.
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and navigate construction sites with uneven surfaces.
TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected].
The Citadel Theatre is committed to having our team reflect the community it serves and actively welcome applicants from diverse and equity-seeking backgrounds. The Citadel also endeavors to create and guard a culture of respect and cooperation with all staff, artists, colleagues, volunteers and internal/external parties. Thank you for your interest but only those persons chosen for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
Salary Rage: $70,000 – $85,000 per year.
The Citadel Theatre wishes to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty No. 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home of the First Nations, including both the treaty signatories – Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stony and Cree-Iroquois – as well as other Indigenous peoples, such as the Blackfoot and Métis, who occupy this land. We extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live, create and perform on this territory.
Nikistêyhtamâkânân oma askîwihtâwin ita kâ mâwasakôyâhk Nikotwâsik Kâ akihtêk omâmawôpayônôwâw Nistam Îyinôwak, nânapo ôkih tipahamawâkan tahkikwanênkêwak-Nêhîyawak, Nahkawînôwak, Opwâsîmowak, Asinî Pwâtak êkwah Nêhîyaw Paskosikanak-êkwah kotakak Îyinôwak, tâpiskôc Kaskitêwayasitak êkwah Âpihtwâyak, kâkîh kikîwîhkêcik otah. Nitâniskê nanâskôtênân tawâw ôtah êh ayâyâhk tita wîci pimâtisîhtamâhk, tita osîhcikêyâhk êkwah tita nôkohtihiwêyâhk otah askîwihtâwinihk.
