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Theatre and Stagecraft Technician- Auxiliary On Call

@ Douglas College

New Westminster, British Columbia

$29.53–$32.97/hr3+ years experience
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Overview

Douglas College is hiring an on-call Theatre and Stagecraft Technician for its New Westminster campus, starting October 19, 2026. The role provides technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities. Shifts run Monday to Friday, typically 8:30am to 4:30pm, 4 to 7 hours a day, with evening and/or weekend work required. Pay is $29.53 per hour, rising to a maximum of $32.97 per hour under the Collective Agreement.

Pay:

$29.53–$32.97 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program
  • Support users of the Performing Arts Facilities
  • Deliver client-centred service to all stakeholder groups
  • Operate and support lighting, sound and stage systems

Requirements summary:

  • Degree in technical theatre or equivalent with about three years of related experience
  • Good working knowledge of ETC Lighting consoles, sound consoles, VectorWorks CAD, QLab and Isadora
  • Good knowledge of rigging safety and workshop safety
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentArts & media
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday, evening, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingClient sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities, Women, 2SLGBTQ+
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyTechnical Theatre
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

LocationNew Westminster Campus
Salary Range

$29.53 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.97 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

To provide technical and instructional support to the Stagecraft Program and users of the Performing Arts Facilities. Provides exceptional client-centred service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

  • Transit-accessible campuses
  • Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
  • Competitive salaries
  • Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
  • Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
  • Professional Development funding
  • Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here!

WHAT IT TAKES
  • Completed a Degree program in Technical Theatre at a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent with three years related work experience in a wide variety of technical theatre related areas or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Good working knowledge of English (written and verbal).
  • Good working knowledge of safety measures used in a workshop/performance setting.
  • Good working knowledge of ETC Lighting consoles, analogue and digital sound consoles, VectorWorks CAD, QLab and Isadora computer programs, rigging safety and procedures
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

For the Full Job Description, click here.

Additional Information
  • This on-call position is available starting October 19, 2026
  • Hours of work will typically be scheduled between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Scheduled hours range between 4 hours to 7 hours per day depending on the assignment.
  • Evening and/or weekend work are required.
  • The position is located at the New Westminster campus.
Posting Number02871SA
Position TitleTheatre and Stagecraft Technician- Auxiliary On Call
Anticipated Start Date10/19/2026
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records CheckNo

How To Apply

Open Date09/29/2026
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Maximum Number of References3
Minimum Number of References3
Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Important Note

Qualified internal applicants must apply by October 19, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

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