GENERAL THEATRICAL TECHNICIAN

POSITION OVERVIEW:

If you love live performances, know your way around backstage, and enjoy making shows happen, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Theatrical Technician to help bring performances, events, and community experiences to life at The ACT Arts Centre and other City facilities and festivals. This is a hands-on role for someone who’s comfortable working across lighting, sound, staging, rigging, and event set up in a fast-paced, creative environment.
You’ll work closely with artists, performers, renters, staff, and event teams to help deliver smooth, safe, and professional productions from load-in to load-out.

What You’ll Do
•    Help with load-ins and load-outs for performances, events, and rentals
•    Set up, operate, and strike lighting, audio, staging, projection, and rigging equipment
•    Hang, focus, and adjust lighting fixtures
•    Support live events and troubleshoot technical issues as they come up
•    Assist with scenic setup and installation, including basic stage elements and production materials
•    Safely operate theatrical systems, including counterweight fly systems and rigging equipment
•    Provide friendly, front-line support to artists, performers, clients, staff, and patrons
•    Help keep technical equipment organized, maintained, and stored properly
•    Follow safety procedures, identify hazards, and contribute to a safe working environment

What We’re Looking For:
•    Working knowledge of theatrical lighting, audio, staging, and basic rigging
•    Experience supporting live performances, events, or venue operations
•    Strong communication and teamwork skills
•    A professional, helpful approach when working with performers, clients, and the public
•    Good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly during live events
•    A strong commitment to safe work practices
•    The ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working at heights

Required Qualifications:
•    Working knowledge of ETC Eos Lighting Console
•    Working knowledge of DiGiCo Sound Console
•    Occupational First Aid Level 1
•    Valid Aerial Platform and/or Fall Arrest Certification
•    Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Actsafe Live Performance Electrical Certification (LPEC)
•    BC FE (Full Entertainment) or LE (Limited Entertainment) Certification
•    Valid Aerial Platform and/or Fall Arrest Certification

Additional Information
Satisfactory Police Information Check required

Working Environment:
This role works in a live event setting, which means the schedule will include evenings, weekends, and event-based hours.
The work is active and physical, and you’ll be moving between backstage, front-of-house support, and event spaces as needed.

Hours of Work:
This is an auxiliary position and requires regular evening and weekend availability.  The hours of work are approximately 10-15 hours per week.  Shift lengths normally range from 4 to 7 hours.   Additional hours may be required based on operational needs. Average hours of work 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.