Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
 
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB
$22.59–$31.51 an hour - Full-time, Internship / Co-op
 

Job details
Pay
$22.59–$31.51 an hour
Job type
Internship / Co-op
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Rotating shift

Location
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Housing allowance
Employee assistance program

Full job description
Stage Carpenter / Omni Tech - Theatre Practitioner - Level 2 or 3
We are hiring for the following term positions:

November 17 - 21, 2025


Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We recognize, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minihrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity
This is Stage carpenter/ omni tech tech position will have a background in stage carpentry, along with basic competencies in the remaining departments. The job task may include assisting across other technical areas depending on the nature of the production, including lighting, staging, sound and video departments.

Role and Responsibilities
Reporting to Production Manager, Performing Arts, the Stage Carpenter/Omni Tech will help support the events including Aysanabee and the Bara McNeils. Below are some key accountabilities:

Administration of the stage carpentry department, including direction of assigned crews, with attention to safety procedures and within the supplied frameworks of staffing, equipment, space and time.
Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting scenic and staging elements.
Co-ordinates all aspects of scenic/staging construction and installation from prep to restore, and participates actively in the building process, where required.
Assist with load in/load out of performance equipment
Assist with on-stage set up of performance equipment, including risers and musical equipment
Attend all rehearsals/sound checks for performances
Assist with all stage changes during the performances
Selecting the appropriate tools for a task and operating them in a safe manner
Qualification 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
Experience supporting live music is preferred.
Experience working in a fly house an asset.
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 & 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.
We are hiring for term positions:
November 17-21, 2025
Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
Transitional staff housing (based on availability)
Professional development
Employee Assistance Program
Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)
Application Process
We are accepting applications for this position until a suitable candidate has been found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Privacy Statement

Banff Centre is a public body pursuant to the Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta) (“POPA”) and the Access to Information Act (“ATIA”). All of your personal information collected by Banff Centre, including personal information collected through third-party contractors or platforms, in relation to the creation of your candidate profile and submission of a job application, is collected pursuant to section 4(c) of POPA for the purpose of administering your candidate profile, evaluating your eligibility for a position(s) at Banff Centre, and communicating with you about your application. Your personal information may be disclosed, as required, pursuant to ATIA or other applicable law, to satisfy reporting requirements, or for statistical, funding, planning or research purposes.

If you have any questions about the collection, use or protection of this information, please contact the Privacy Coordinator at privacy@banffcentre.ca, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Box 1200, Banff Alberta, T1L 1H5, 403.762.6100.