Technical Director

Main Location of Work: Sudbury Theatre Centre – 170 Shaughnessy St. Sudbury ON First day of work: January 4 2027 Position Type: Full – Time

Salary:
$55,000 to $65,000/year ———– This position reports directly to the Artistic Director. Position Summary The intention of the YES Theatre Technical Director is to oversee the planning, execution, and safe delivery of all technical aspects of YES Theatre productions, programming, rentals, and ancillary events across both venues. Working closely with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, designers, production staff, and guest artists, the Technical Director ensures that the artistic vision is realized safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The Technical Director provides leadership for the technical production department, oversees technical operations and facilities, and maintains the equipment, systems, and personnel required to support all programming. The Technical Director is a key collaborator throughout the creative process and contributes technical expertise from concept through strike. *YES Theatre is a collaborative producing organization. While each position has primary areas of responsibility, all members of the production team are expected to contribute to the successful delivery of productions and organizational initiatives. This may include providing practical assistance outside of their primary portfolio during periods of peak activity
* The Technical Director is accountable for:
- Technical Production Planning & Execution
- Technical Staff Leadership & Collaboration
- Production Budgeting & Resource Management
- Health & Safety
- Technical Operations & Facilities
- Technical Systems & Asset Management Duties Technical Production Planning & Execution
- Ensure all technical elements of assigned productions and events are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Collaborate with the Production Manager to establish production schedules, technical labour requirements, and installation timelines.
- Review scenic, lighting, sound, video, and projection designs for feasibility, budget, scheduling, and safe execution.
- Collaborate with directors, designers, and department heads throughout the design process to identify solutions to technical challenges.
- Produce AutoCAD drawings, construction drawings, technical plans, rigging documentation, and other production paperwork as required.
- Lead the planning, construction, installation, technical rehearsal, strike, and restoration processes for all productions.
- Participate in the procurement and transportation of production materials and equipment as required.
- Maximize the efficient use, reuse, and sustainable sourcing of production materials and technical resources.
- Coordinate outsourced fabrication, rentals, and specialty technical services as required.
- Ensure production documentation remains accurate and current throughout each production process.
- Maintain consistent communication with the Artistic Director, Production Manager, and senior leadership regarding production progress, scheduling, risks, and technical needs. Technical Staff Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate with the Production Manager to determine staffing requirements for productions and events.
- Supervise, mentor, and support technical staff, hire crews, apprentices, volunteers, and contractors as assigned.
- Foster a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-focused work environment.
- Coordinate the work of technical personnel to ensure efficient and high-quality execution of production work.
- Liaise with designers, department heads, guest artists, and external vendors throughout each production.
- Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support during rehearsals, performances, and production periods.
- Maintain and strengthen professional relationships within the theatre industry to support recruitment, staffing, and artist engagement. Production Budgeting & Resource Management
- Collaborate with the Production Manager in developing and monitoring production budgets related to technical departments.
- Forecast labour, equipment, rental, and material costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining artistic quality and production standards.
- Recommend purchases, rentals, and capital equipment investments that support organizational needs.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure technical resources are used efficiently and responsibly. Health & Safety
- Ensure technical spaces, shops, backstage areas, and performance venues are maintained in a safe and organized condition.
- Ensure all technical work complies with applicable workplace health and safety legislation, industry standards, and organizational policies.
- Schedule preventative maintenance and inspections for production equipment and technical systems.
- Ensure technical personnel receive appropriate safety training, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and adhere to established safety p