Level 3
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB T1L 1H1
$27.17–$31.51 an hour - Temporary, Fixed term contract
 
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB T1L 1H1
$27.17–$31.51 an hour
Job details

Pay
$27.17–$31.51 an hour
Job type
Temporary
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Rotating shift
Monday to Friday

Location
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB T1L 1H1

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
On-site gym
On-site parking
Wellness program

Full job description
Wardrobe - Theatre Practitioner Level 3

This is a term position from January 20 - 25, 2025.

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

Banff Centre is looking for a Theatre Practitioner Level 3 - Wardrobe who can work collaboratively to provide support for Why Not Theatre's performance of Mahabharata: The Journey Begins.

Specific Accountabilities

Adjusting costumes and fittings for cast members
Assisting with repairs to costumes including inserting elastics in waistbands, repairing snaps, and mending tears to fabric
Rebuilding a bodysuit that is a mesh long sleeve leotard
Qualification and Educational Requirements

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 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 of 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.
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In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
This position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour, depending on experience, working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
This is a term position, from January 14 - 29, 2025
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
Professional development
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
Join us in creating memorable theatrical experiences that inspire audiences!

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 weeks

Pay: $27.17-$31.51 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
On-site gym
On-site parking
Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:

costume and wardobe: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-01-14