Production Apprentice
4 Positions
6-Week, Full-time Contracts
About Vertigo Theatre
Vertigo Theatre is Canada’s National Theatre for Intrigue and Mystery, and Calgary’s second largest professional theatre. Located at the base of the Calgary Tower, and heading into its 49th season, the Vertigo Theatre complex is home to our administration, ticket offices, and two performance venues. Vertigo Theatre aims to thrill, entertain, and challenge by creating theatre that ignites the curiosity of our community.
About the Position
To further its commitment to education and professional development, Vertigo Theatre is seeking Production Apprentices for its 2025-2026 season. This is an entry level position where the chosen candidates will be exposed to all the aspects of a professional production and will include everything from participating in lighting hangs, sound and set install, props building/sourcing, rigging, paint, special effects, projections, and wardrobe.
The successful candidates will be motivated individuals who have a keen interest in developing their skills in theatrical production and are well suited to recent graduates of a theatre school program or people possessing technical or production skills in theatre.
Suggested Skills:
– Comfortable working at heights
– Able to lift up to 50 lbs
– Comfortable using power tools
– Excellent communication skills
– Ability to take direction & work independently
Qualifications:
– Must be a team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
– A degree or diploma in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience
Hours:
Average of 40 hours per week. Schedule to be set with the Technical Director based on the needs of the production, which may include evenings and weekends. These positions are subject to an averaging arrangement as per the Alberta Labour Standards Code.
Dates:
– The Brothers Paranormal: September 2nd – October 10th, 2025
– Peril in the Alps: October 20th – November 28th, 2025
– A Killing Snow: February 16th – March 27th, 2026
– The Verdict: April 13th – May 22nd, 2026
Compensation:
$840 per week plus 4% Vacation Pay
Deadline to Submit:
Applications will be accepted until July 25th, 2025. Interviews will commence as applications are received, beginning July 21st, 2025.
Please send a cover letter and resume with 3 references to Jessie Paynter, Production & Facility Manager, at applications@vertigotheatre.com. Please make a note of the productions that you are interested in and available for in your email.
Please use the subject line “Production Apprentice Application”.
At Vertigo Theatre we are committed to a respectful work environment and a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including visible minorities and people with disabilities.
Thank you to all applicants. If you need additional assistance to apply for this position, please call 403-221-3716 or email jessie.paynter@vertigotheatre.com. For more information about Vertigo Theatre please visit our website, www.vertigotheatre.com.
