Collingwood School is a gender inclusive day school located on two campuses in West Vancouver, BC.

Our vision is socially responsible students pursuing passions for a better world. We are committed to contributing positively to our local and global communities, environmental stewardship, and supporting the wellbeing, and inclusion of all people. Through the pursuit of passions, students will find their unique purpose in the world. 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring a barrier-free work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ (persons of all sexual orientations and genders). If you are an applicant with a disability, we will work with you to make reasonable workplace accommodations you may need for your best work performance.

 At Collingwood, we seek faculty and staff who live our values of courage, curiosity and community to be in service of others and, who are inspired by our mission to inspire and support young people for meaningful lives. 

We are looking for a Theatre Technician to join our Morven Campus (grades 8-12). The role is responsible for supporting the technical needs for all Senior School events and theatre productions in the areas of sound and lighting, projections, and audio-visual setup and reports to the Senior School Principal. This is a Temporary Contract position until June 27, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for special school events, including lighting, sound, and A/V, in collaboration with the Head of Department for Performing Arts. 
• Ensure smooth technical and production operations during rehearsals and events.
• Set up and dismantle all necessary equipment for school events and manage any external rental equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with the Head of Department for Performing Arts to obtain quotes for external rentals and oversee deliveries and returns.
• Maintain theatre and equipment through regular testing, cleaning, and quality assurance, keeping records of health and safety requirements, organizing storage, and managing a sustainable replacement program for essential equipment.
• Assist event organizers alongside the Head of Department for Performing Arts and the Information Technology Department to determine technical requirements for events.
• Identify the need for external specialists to enhance technical and production capabilities when necessary.
• Collaborate with members of the Junior School if they are using the Darlene Howard Theatre to ensure vision for the production can be achieved.

 Required qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a technical theatre certificate/diploma, working towards one, or equivalent experience.
• General knowledge and experience with theatrical and performance technologies, systems, and practices, including audio, video, and lighting, with expertise in at least one of these areas.
• Experience operating sound and lighting consoles for live events.
• Basic knowledge of backstage procedures and theatrical organization.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols in the performance industry.
• Ability to climb and work at heights, including on ladders and genie lifts.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in operating, managing, and maintaining sound and lighting systems.
• Competent in general IT.
• Able to show initiative, learn quickly, and commit to ongoing training.
• Calm under pressure.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings and early mornings
• Have experience working with school-age students and or experience working in a school, a strong asset.

Our “Must Haves”

• Respect, dignity and inclusion for all members of the community
• Collaborative mind-set and courageous approach to adversity
• Demonstrated communications skills (oral and written)
• Creative “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Flexible and adaptable and embraces change
• Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
• Enthusiasm, eagerness and genuine interest in all aspects of the school’s success
• Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal-oriented) 

We offer professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, health and wellness initiatives, along with one of the most beautiful locations in Canada to work!  The salary range for this position is from $46,000 – $52,000.

If this role is a good fit, we would love to hear from you!  Please submit a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position along with your resume, including three employment references, by January 13, 2025 to https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cws/JobApplication?postingid=1968

We sincerely thank all applicants for your interest however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please visit our website for more information about our school.