Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract - Trickster Theatre

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Calgary AB, Calgary Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Theatre Alberta Full-time

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects

The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Jobs (Calgary): Production Assistant Summer Contract – Trickster Theatre

Trickster Theatre is seeking a highly organized and hands–on Production Assistant to support our summer overhaul and preparation period. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of technical theatre work, organization, and behind‐the‐scenes production support in a fast‐paced touring environment.

The successful candidate will assist with equipment maintenance, inventory systems, costume and prop management, puppet care, digital updates, and support for training and documentation resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the maintenance, testing, repair, and organization of lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment
  • Assist with digital upgrades for computers, software, and audio libraries
  • Inventory, clean, repair, and organize costumes, props, and large-scale puppets
  • Support updates to procedural manuals and training materials for staff and educators
  • Assist with organizing touring rigs, storage systems, and production inventories
  • Contribute to resource development for artist training programs and educational materials

Qualifications

  • Experience or interest in technical theatre production or backstage operations
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable handling equipment, inventory systems, and physical tasks
  • Experience with Google Workspace considered an asset
  • Interest in theatre education, touring productions, and arts organizations

Ideal Candidate

This position is suited to someone who enjoys practical production work, organization, and supporting creative touring theatre environments.