Seasonal Theatre Technician

**About Us**:
The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is a vibrant hub for arts and culture, hosting a wide range of events, performances, and classes. We take pride in providing a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for our patrons, performers, and staff.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:
**Job Overview**:
The Theatre Technician facilitates aspects of the stage use in both theatres, and technical needs for other events. For this position we are specifically seeking someone with strong skills in **live sound mixing.**

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Departmental Responsibilities:

- Act as crew for a show when needed
- Integrate the safe and successful use of outside equipment as needed for events
- Ensure that all safety policies, procedures, and requirements are followed by performers and crew
- Maintain stage equipment and infrastructure, and associated maintenance records, as needed
- Provide technical support for classes, studio rentals, and the Odlum Brown Art Gallery, as needed
- Keep a clean workspace
- Patron Experience Responsibilities:

- Ensure a high level of patron service for the Chilliwack Cultural Centre
- Act as an Ambassador for The Centre when in public
- Suggesting continuous improvements to the patron experience to the Executive Director and Operations Manager
- Participation in the implementation of Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society Fundraisers, as needed
- Adhering to all Chilliwack Cultural Centre policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned

**Location and Commitment**:

- Chilliwack Cultural Centre theatres
- Offsite events and meetings
- This is a part-time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week, with weekly hours that may fluctuate based on event schedules and operational needs. For example, during peak periods weekly hours may exceed 40.
- Requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends for shows, events, and meetings
- Overtime to be cleared in advance with the Technical Director

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a professional theatre, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of lighting systems, audio systems, scenery installation standards, rigging standards, basic painting techniques, and props handling.
- Knowledge and adherence to safe working practices.
- Physical fitness: ability to climb, work on ladders and vertical lifts, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent organization, time management and communication skills, and the tact and diplomacy required to deal in a positive and helpful manner with user groups and other staff,
- The ability to anticipate needs, maintain records, and to respond calmly and effectively to emergency/crisis situations is essential
- Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with sound judgment and ability to prioritize tasks while paying attention to detail
- Good computer skills, including competence with Excel and knowledge of industry-standard sound and lighting consoles

**Optional Certificates**
- Scissor Lift Certificate
- Serving It Right
- Level One First Aid
- WHMIS

**Wages & Benefits**
- $23 to $25 per hour based on experience and/or education
- 10.6% In leu of benefit pay after three months
- Discounts and free access to select classes and shows.
- Professional development opportunities throughout the year.
- **Access to our office dog**

**Application Deadline is July 21, 2025 at noon**

Interested applicants should send a to:
Theresia Reid

Operations Manager

Chilliwack Cultural Centre

9201 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4A6
- We appreciate all interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Live Sound Mixing: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-21
Expected start date: 2025-08-11