Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff, AB

Job details
Full-time
5 hours ago
Benefits
Housing allowance
Dental care
Paid vacation
Employee assistance program
Skills
Carpentry
Project team coordination
Asset management
On-the-job training delivery
Cost management
CAD software
Record keeping
Workplace hazard reporting
Project resource allocation
Operations management
Preventative maintenance
Team leadership
Technical documentation
Expense management
Computer literacy
Coaching
Interpreting technical drawings
Workplace safety policies
Client communication
Incident Reporting
Logistics
Purchase order management
Research
Cost control
Workplace hazardous materials information systems
Emergency procedures
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Hiring
Schedule management
Bachelor's
Continuous improvement
Cost analysis
Project cost tracking
Routine maintenance inspections
Program coordination
Risk management
Indirect materials procurement
Rigging
Recruiting
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations
Vectorworks
Purchasing
Pneumatic systems
Theater experience
Cost estimates
Working at Heights Certificate
Personnel management
Safety records management
Productivity software
Training & development
Document management
Cross-functional collaboration
Hydraulics
Tracking inventory levels
Communication skills
Conducting team meetings
Client interaction
Facilities maintenance
Team coordination
Room booking
Cross-functional communication
Project progress tracking
Event logistics coordination
Load & unload
Performance evaluation
Full job description
Technical Director
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, 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 “Minhrpa” (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, 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, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
The Technical Director (TD) oversees all technical aspects of performing arts productions, programs, presentations and events. A key member in performing arts, the TD collaborates with the artistic team, program managers, directors, designers, and production staff to bring creative visions to life while managing logistics. The TD must have a strong knowledge of various production techniques, including stage, set, sound, lighting, projections, stage management, props, costumes, carpentry, and rigging.

Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, some key accountabilities include:

Leadership and Coordination

Lead the day-to-day scheduling/booking and management of the technical departments including supervision of personnel and technical/ venue activities, general organization and administration, scheduling, crew management, expense management
Supervise all elements of technical production for Performing Arts programs, performances and activities including planning, preparation, rehearsals, timely load in and out of productions and presentations, shows, restore; and organizing technical staff
Act as Crew Leader, working closely with the Department Heads and other show or program related personnel to achieve a high production value for all Banff Centre activities: meeting regularly with the Production Manager to discuss progress and challenges
Analyze, cost, schedule, implement and manage projects and programs in performing arts and technical riders. This includes collecting and maintaining all technical documentation, CAD drawings and other records as necessary for all Performing Arts activities and day-to-day operations
Provide feedback and performance reviews for performing arts staff
The TD assists in development and implementation of specific training programs required to maintain technical expertise; and assists in the oversight of the practicum training programs offered by the Performing Arts Production area
Participate in recruiting and training technical staff
Assist with orienting new staff and assist in their onboarding and training

Technical Execution and Collaboration

Work with all departments, clients, teams, and faculty in facilitating, managing, and organizing program and performance requirements by conducting technical assessments, analyzing technical riders, preparing costings, drawings, supporting adjudications, and identifying crew resource and venue/space requirements
Oversee the operating, maintaining, and safeguarding of the technical assets of venues, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, projection, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of shops and stage facilities
Advance productions and answer questions pertaining to technical capabilities or usage of equipment in the building and the facility itself
Implement approved technical designs for touring shows or in-house productions
Initiate and attend regular technical department meetings with appropriate staff and project teams; monitor progress so that activity stays on budget and on time; with the team, problem solve potential challenges associated with program and show support
Attend all tech and dress rehearsals, and take specific and detailed notes during the rehearsal
Supervise crews as assigned, ensure the successful and timely load in and out of productions and presentations
Responsible for creating and updating venue and show related CAD drawings
Responsible for analyzing designs, costing production projects, maintaining technical documentation, CAD drawings, and other records as necessary for productions/presentations; reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and plots, supplementing design work

Budgeting and Resource Management

Works with the production manager to prepare, process, and approve purchase orders, rentals, reimbursements, and expense claims as required
Track technical expenses within program budget, and provide details for program reconciliation
Meet with performing arts departments to oversee operating budgets
Works with the production manager to develop capital requirements and capital purchase plans of equipment and systems for the Performing Arts venues, and provides an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement, or refurbishment
Maintain inventory and order specialized supplies; purchase, lease, rent and/or borrow equipment as needed, within approved budget
Monitor the condition of departmental equipment including general inventory items. Some examples include ladders and lifts, vehicles, lighting, sound, rigging, and shop equipment; keep a detailed log for the repair and replacement for the PM to review; perform preventative maintenance on equipment and arrange for the repair and replacement as approved
Support the set-up, maintenance and safe operation of the stage, Scenic, Props, Paint and Wardrobe shops, the Design Studio, other studios and huts, and associated facilities
Ensure inventories are managed in accordance with established procedures

Technical Support and Safety

Ensure the safety of the workplace by helping to establish and enforce all health, security, and safety policies and procedures and maintains a safe working environment in all production areas
Handle materials which are classified as hazardous under WHMIS standards and apply job specific safety equipment as required
Conduct regular reviews of equipment set-up, monitor operating staff to ensure safe practices are followed
Apply Banff Centre safety procedures and initiate Emergency Response (EMS) procedures
Apply an advanced knowledge of the Banff Centre’s Health & Safety information and act as a leader and enforcer of Health and Safety practices and procedures
Monitor and evaluate safety performance within the areas of responsibility and recommend and implement measures to bring about continuous improvement
Ensure individuals in their areas of assignment are given adequate direction, training, and instruction in the safe performance of their work, and that it is performed without undue risk
Ensure proper personal protection equipment that is required for all tasks is available and is kept in proper and clean working condition
Enforce inspections at regular intervals to prevent the development of unsafe conditions and practices and ensure inspection reports are completed and produced when required
Actively partner with the Health and Safety Officer or any external occupational health and safety authority during routine and formal work site assessments or audits
Report all accidents and near misses in accordance with established Banff Centre policies and practices
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
Completion of university degree in related discipline.
Minimum of five years' professional experience in a similar role, preferably in a unionized stage environment.
Experience with a variety of live performances including theatre, dance, and music.
Project management and project coordination skills.
Ability to read and produce technical drawings and schematics in CAD (Vectorworks)
Knowledge of structural and mechanical construction for the stage, of materials and techniques, including welding, rigging and painting.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
Thorough knowledge of lighting, sound, and video.
Ability to read and produce technical drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of current safety standards and their implementation.
Certification in Working at Heights and Aerial Platform Operation are assets.
Product, material, pricing, and logistics research skills.
Experience fulfilling technical and touring riders.
Knowledge and practical experience using Microsoft Office.
Strong experience with leading teams, scheduling, and budgetary management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication.
Excellent organization with the ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines, and a positive attitude while working under pressure.
Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
The salary range for this position is $68,714 - $102,040 based on experience.
The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
Professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Health care spending account
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!
Application Process
We are accepting applications for the Technical Director position until a suitable candidate is found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.