The Citadel Theatre, one of Canada’s largest and busiest professional, not-for-profit theatre companies and facilities, has an opening for a full-time permanent Assistant Technical Director. The Assistant Technical Director assists the Technical Director in ensuring high quality production values for all Citadel productions and co-productions. Making appropriate use of our facilities, human, and financial resources to support the production crews.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Create, maintain, and distribute crew schedules for the Staging, Lighting, Sound, and Video Crews.
Schedule and supervise production department labour in accordance with approved production and overhead budgets, as assigned by the Technical Director.
Liaise with Designers on behalf of the relevant department heads for pre-production preparations.
Provide Designers with required venue drawings, inventories, and other production information as directed by the Technical Director.
Create technical drawings for the shops as assigned by the Technical Director.
Research materials, equipment, and techniques that may be required to execute construction of production elements.
Coordinate with the TD team and Department heads to ensure efficient and safe installation of production elements and technology in the performance venues.
Estimate production element costs and labour requirements assigned by the Technical Director.
Procure materials for the production shops in accordance with approved production and overhead budgets.
Ensure all crews working under the ATD’s supervision do so in a safe and respectful manner, abiding by Citadel policies and Health and Safety Regulations.
Attend rehearsals and performances to record and distribute work notes to department heads.
Support ATD: Rentals and Events and Production Manager as directed by the Technical Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Post Secondary Technical Theatre Education is an asset.
Experience: 5 years working in professional theatre production departments.
Skills:
Proficiency with Vectorworks
Ability to create, maintain, and interpret CAD files.
Proficient with MS365 Office suite and other common office applications.
Familiar with all aspects of stagecraft. Proficient in at least one.
Excellent written and oral communication skills suitable for corresponding with external clients.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supervising or working in an IATSE Union environment.
Experience working as a carpenter, props builder, or painter
Fall Protection Training
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) / Aerial work platform training.
Valid Driver’s License
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] by October 22, 2025. Job posting: https://citadeltheatre.com/employment/assistant-technical-director/
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 next steps will be contacted. No telephone calls please.
Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000
The Citadel Theatre team lives, works, and creates in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton), on Treaty No. 6 territory and the homeland of many Indigenous Peoples including the Nehiyawak, Saulteaux, Stoney Nakoda, Haudenosaunee, Niitsitapi, Inuit, Dene, and Métis. We are committed to reconciliation by sharing resources, including Indigenous stories, fostering meaningful community relationships, and upholding our responsibility to this land and each other.
