Lighting/omni tech

Lighting/Omni tech - Summer Arts Festival

We are hiring for the following term position:

• July - September 21, 2026

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

This omni tech position will have a lighting background, along with basic competencies across other technical areas depending on the nature of the production, including staging, sound and video. The LIghting/Omni tech provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs and events on campus.

Roles and Responsibilities

Overview

• Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity.
• Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
• Provide technical production support for music concerts and a wide variety of other productions including dance, opera, and theatre
• Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music, new music, rock, pop and others.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
• Ability to hang & focus lights
• Ability to assist in the projections department
• Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up performers
• Assist with general stage carpentry set ups for concerts and dance shows
• Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
• Understanding of theatrical rigging
• For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
• Theatre practitioner level 3: must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
• Has completed a formal theatre education
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of the theories and practices that support this discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast paced environment
• Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques, and use of special materials and current health and safety standards
• Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support level required by Performing Arts

Special Requirements

• Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 2: this position pays between $22.59 and $25.85 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 3: this position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• This is a termed position from July - September 21, 2026
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
  • Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Theatre Practitioner - Lighting/Omni tech position until a suitable candidate is located.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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