Casual Employment - Theatre Support Technician - #230792

The Opportunity

Keyano Theatre is currently seeking Theatre Support Technicians. These positions are key to the safe and timely operations of Keyano Theatre events. Under the direction of the Production Manager and Technical Director, will work in all aspects of technical services. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to set-up and operation of Keyano Theatre as well as other locations throughout the College. The successful candidate will be required to work as a team member in the operation, set-up and strike of Theatre performance venues including but not limited to costumes, properties, carpentry, audio, rigging and lighting.

Note: This is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, so you will be required to work on campus and be available in Fort McMurray, AB

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger

Duties & Responsibilities

• This position may work I the areas of lighting, audio, carpentry, props, wardrobe, painting, rigging, equipment maintenance, video, event production and design.
• Technicians in our organisation are required to do work in all aspects but are generally given a portfolio to become their specialty.
• Significant independence is granted to our technicians in terms of project completion whether it is a construction, concert or event audio or lighting, or prop acquisition or building.

Qualifications

• Technical Theatre Diploma or equivalent experience
• All theatre technical skill sets will be considered but a strength and comfort with lighting and/or audio is an asset.
• Additional experience with scenic carpentry and props will be an asset.
• A good understanding and knowledge of theatre operations, community theatre, facility.
• Rentals and safety procedures essential to a well-managed theatre would be consider an additional skill.
• A good sense of humor and the ability to work with a variety of clients in a diverse, fast paced environment is essential for this position.
• A Class 5 Driver's license and Standard First Aid are assets.

Compensation and Benefits

• CUPE Hourly Wage - $29.58 (TS3) Casual Rate

Additional Information

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted

Company

Keyano College

Location

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Opening Date

30-06-2026