Theatre Technician On-Call

THEATRE TECHNICIAN - ON-CALL

District Theatre, Bell Performing Arts Centre (BPAC)

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed.  We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued.  Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.  Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought.  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 

Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.  The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow. 

Surrey Schools is hiring Theatre Technicians into an on-call pool. Reporting to the Manager, District Theatre and the Technical Coordinators, the Theatre Technician shall assist in the technical operations of the District Theatre for performances, rehearsals, maintenance periods and other work as required.

The Theatre Technician will be a working member of the technical crew for client rentals including load in/load out, set up/take down, and typically operating a console or the fly system for the performance or rehearsal. Additionally, the Theatre Technician may be tasked to assist in theatre maintenance activities.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Theatre Technician will take on technical roles in lighting, sound, stage technician and other duties as required. Examples of duties in Head Lighting, Head Audio and Head Stage include but not limited to:

• Set up, take down, hang, focus, circuit, and program all lighting instruments.
• Program and operate the lighting console.
• Set up and take down all audio equipment related to the event.
• Plug in/patch all connecting cabling between audio components.
• Operate either the Front of House or Monitor audio console for the event.
• Playback audio as per client’s instruction.
• Occasionally record audio for distribution to schools.
• Set up and take down all staging including risers, music equipment, chairs, tables, client scenery,
• etc.
• Operate the counterweight rigging system in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load and unload items and the corresponding stage bricks on the counterweight rigging system.
• Facilitate onstage changes to scenery and technical equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of technical theatre procedures and practices pertaining to working in a 1,000 seat
• roadhouse theatre.
• Knowledge of the technical needs of several typical arts disciplines such as dance, theatre,
• classical and popular music concerts.
• Working knowledge of theatrical lighting and audio systems.
• Working knowledge of a counterweight rigging system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse cultures and age groups.
• The ability to work at heights.
• Ability to perform under high pressure situations and within tight time constraints.
• Ability to proactively identify, anticipate problems and initiate solutions.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Examples include lifting and carrying heavy items, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, stretching, and working on feet for extended periods of time.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of grade 12 and one year of industry specific training or an equivalent of professional experience.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a live performing arts venue in a technical theatre position.

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $35.22/hr . plus benefits package: Municipal Pension, health, vacation & sick benefits. Effective date per collective agreement.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting.   The closing date for this position is Monday, August 11th, 2025 at 4:00 PM.  Please ensure to upload resume, cover letter, references and any supporting documents.

Note:    Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment.  Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.