Lighting/omni tech - Summer Arts Festival

The Opportunity

This omni tech position will have a lighting background, along with basic competencies across other technical areas depending on the nature of the production, including staging, sound and video. The LIghting/Omni tech provides the operational support required for the delivery of Performing Arts Programs andeventson campus.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to Technical Director, the Lighting/Omni Tech will help support this year's Summer Arts Festival artistic performances across campus, including live music, dance, opera, literary readings, and more. Below are some key accountabilities:

Overview

• Responsible to support the integration of department-wide activities; and may be called to support coordination of a highly specialized activity.
• Execute all job tasks with attention to safety procedures
• Provide technical production support for music concerts and a wide variety of other productions including dance, opera, and theatre
• Technically support live music concert performances including string quartets, orchestras, chamber music, new music, rock, pop and others.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure effective support is anticipated and provided to ensure a successful experience for artistic clients, participants and faculty
• Ability to hang & focus lights
• Ability to assist in the projections department
• Ability to assist with live audio set ups for concerts including setting up and patching microphones and basic troubleshooting
• Ability to assist with wireless microphone system set ups and mic’ing up performers
• Assist with general stage carpentry set ups for concerts and dance shows
• Knowledge in the safe operation of fly systems, and the ability to operate fly systems
• Understanding of theatrical rigging
• For shows: participate in planning, set ups, show calls, changeovers and load-outs

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Theatre Practitioner level 2: must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a working practitioner in their discipline within a Theatre or Performing Arts production environment
• Theatre practitioner level 3: 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 be proficient in the use of computers and multi-media and able to operate specialized equipment.
• 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 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.

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 2: this position pays between $22.59 and $25.85 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Theatre Practitioner Level 3: this position pays between $27.17 and $31.51 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• This is a termed position from April 1 - September 21, 2026
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:Transitional staff housing (based on availability)Professional developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramStaff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)