Technical Manager

About The Role

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) seeks a production and technical pro for our Technical Manager position. Reporting to the Director, the Technical Manager will be responsible for managing and leading DARC’s technical department and technical staff, including our equipment rental services, post‑production facilities and services on offer. The Technical Manager will be responsible for managing daily technical operations and technical maintenance of DARC facilities, equipment and assets. They will lead the technical department through excellent day‑to‑day member relations, including providing technical support and guidance to DARC membership as they navigate their technical experience (both production and post‑production).

This position welcomes a tech‑savvy, communicative production professional who wants to enter into an emerging management role. The ideal candidate is passionate about media art, film and artist‑run production centres, while also understanding the sectoral challenges that artist‑run centres are facing in 2026. They have a knack for collaboration. As a member‑facing role, this position will be on‑site / in person only. Training with the former Technical Manager will be provided.

Deadline : January 31, 2026

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree / diploma in film, television or broadcast production, post‑production, interactive media, creative industries management, fine arts or arts management;
• 2+ years experience working in a production or post‑production role;
• 1 year or more of experience working in a leadership, supervisory or management capacity is a strong asset;
• Experience working in an artist‑run‑centre environment is a strong asset.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge Requirements

DARC strongly encourages 2SLGBTQIA+ and racialised members of the community to apply. We understand that not everyone will match this posting perfectly, and we welcome applications from candidates with varied levels and combinations of requirements and experiences who are excited about what they can bring to the role and the centre.

Compensation

Salary : Full‑time position (37.5 hours per week), $45,000 per annum (salary under review in 2027 upon Core grant results).

Benefits : Employer‑paid Health / Dental coverage (option to sign into plan after 3 months), 3 weeks of paid vacation (plus 2 non‑negotiable weeks of paid leave during the centre’s holiday closure), 8 sick days, 2 personal days, emergency leave, paid lunch, generous professional development opportunities, potential travel to conferences, comped access to DARC equipment and workshops, access to events through partners and Arts Court, opportunities to travel and 10 days of unpaid artistic leave per year for full‑time employees to support their artistic practice.

The Technical Manager will hold a Monday‑Friday schedule within DARC’s operating hours at our 67 Nicholas St. (Arts Court) office. This position is available as a member‑facing full‑time, on‑site role at DARC located inside Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. Arts Court is accessible by public transit and is a 5 minute walk from the Rideau and uOttawa LRT stations. There is no parking on site. All staff must make themselves available to be onsite as requested by management or as required by their duties outlined above. Occasional after‑hours, weekend and off‑site attendance may be required as necessary for programming events. Some staff travel and development opportunities may take place remotely on evenings and or weekends.

How To Apply

Full Job Posting can be found here. To apply, please submit a PDF of your cover letter and CV by email to Emily Ramsay, DARC Executive Director, at director@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca. We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they are received. The position will be open until filled. Deadline : January 31, 2026, midnight. Anticipated start date : February 16, 2026.

About The Organization

Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) is an intersectional feminist organization and employer that is eager and active in breaking down barriers for our community through our programs and resources. We respect everyone who works here, volunteers here or visits here and treat them with thoughtfulness and kindness akin to how we treat our friends. We respect our physical spaces as we would our own home or other cherished space(s). DARC’s working culture prioritizes joy, self‑determination, pragmatism, reflection, flexibility, accountability to the organization and accountability to each other.

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