Careers & Volunteering

With over 85 world premieres, GCTC has made a strong commitment to advancing Canadian theatre and the creation of Canadian plays. The company has a long history of creating theatre that is compassionate, thought provoking and immediately relevant. 

GCTC is located in Ottawa and includes a 262 seat, modern main stage theatre and a black box, flexible studio space.  We own and operate the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre and take our role of mentoring, supporting and sharing our resources with the artistic community seriously. In fact, this is an integral part of our identity as an arts organization.  

GCTC work culture:

• We are passionate about live theatre, the performing arts, and our local arts community;

• We work to continually increase accessibility, inclusivity and diversity;

• We are proud ambassadors for our theatre company in the local and global community;

• We strive to create a collaborative, fun, and creative environment;

• We are resourceful, compassionate, intuitive and innovative.

Current Postings

Technical Director - Great Canadian Theatre Company

This is a Permanent, Full-time position. - 38 weeks per year guaranteed.

Category: Technical

Province: Ottawa, Ontario

Position: Technical Director

Deadline: June 24, 2025

Posted: June 2, 2025

Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Production Manager, the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is a valued leader and an integral member of staff for the Great Canadian Theatre Company. The ideal candidate is an individual who shares, supports and contributes to the values of the organization and works hard to promote these efforts in their day-to-day work.

The Technical Director is a member of and leads GCTC’s 5-person, full-time IATSE union production crew. This individual is a primary technical resource for the team and works collaboratively with Management to execute the production requirements of all activities for the company.

In addition to being the lead technician on staff, the Technical Director is also a primary department head and the default minimum crew member required for all activities on the GCTC Mainstage. As such, the Technical Director must have extensive working knowledge of one (or both) areas of expertise: lighting/electrics or sound. This expertise must include knowledge of standard design practices, equipment maintenance, and operation in one or both fields.

All staff and contractors employed by the GCTC are expected to work collaboratively, cooperatively and respectfully to resolve conflict, to facilitate timely decision-making and to ensure a healthy work environment for all.

The Technical Director is employed full-time on a guaranteed minimum of thirty-eight work weeks (40-hrs each) each year and is paid overtime hours (1.5 X Regular Hourly Rate) in addition to set minimum hours.

The candidate for this position must be a member in good standing of IATSE Local 471 in Ottawa. The IATSE Union’s Collective Agreement with GCTC sets terms for vacation weeks, minimum hours, work breaks, and other regulations for scheduling and pay.

Regular Hourly Rate: $32.99 / hr, subject to the Collective Agreement.

The candidate should expect to work evenings and weekends in this position. A competitive insurance package is offered.

Qualifications / Required Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the Production Manager, direct all technical activities and expenditures for the Company

• Operate lighting and/or sound equipment for all GCTC Mainstage productions

• Work with Production Department staff and members of the creative team (Directors, Stage Management, Designers) to ensure that all productions are realized to the highest artistic standard

• In conjunction with the Production Manager, create technical budgets and schedules

• Meet with Designers to discuss preliminary and final set construction plans, and assist in analysing and interpreting plans to determine materials and labor estimates

• Assist and support the Production Crew in set construction duties and technical work to meet budgetary expectations

• Analyze and fulfill technical riders for shows presented by the Company

• Liaise and work with Rental and Partner companies to fulfill their technical needs

• Track the inventory of all technical equipment and maintain it in good working order

• Supervise all regular and casual Production Crew

• Support individual crew members in their professional development, and provide guidance and encouragement on special projects

• Act as a leader for the Production Department by championing the company’s Health and Safety Guidelines and Healthy Workplace Policy

• Foster an inclusive, accessible and healthy working environment

• Other related duties as assigned
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in the technical/production field, or equivalent work experience

• Proven theatre supervisory experience, ideally including scheduling and supervising IATSE union crew members

• Extensive knowledge of stagecraft, theatre production and scenic construction, rigging, lighting, sound and video, with a specialization in lighting and/or sound

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment and initiative

• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities successfully in a fast-paced work environment

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with all staff and artists in a professional, confidential and tactful manner (both verbal and written)

• Skilled in personal time management, with an awareness and respect for a healthy work-life balance for yourself and the Production crew

• Proven knowledge of health and safety legislation and healthy workplace practices
  Proficiency in Excel, Gmail, Calendars, etc.

• Creation and modification of CAD drawings is considered an asset for this position

Additional Information

APPLICATIONS

GCTC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and strongly supports and values diversity in the workplace. We know that multiple viewpoints and diverse experiences within a team make for the best problem-solving and creative thinking. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

Interested parties should apply with cover letter and resumé, detailing all relevant experience to:

BY EMAIL: To Production Manager - pm@gctc.ca, subject: Technical Director Search, *your name here*



Please add your name to all files you send us.

Applications must be received by 4pm on TUESDAY JUNE 24th 2025

While we thank everyone who applies, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information

Kevin Waghorn
Production Manager, GCTC
613-236-5192 X 225
pm@gctc.ca

Accessibility

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the application process. 

• The entrance to the building is at step-free ground level with two sets of two doors, and one of each set is automatic

• The lobby of GCTC is open to the public and, especially during openings night celebrations, it can be a noisy and vibrant place

• Working in the box office will involve many conversations with other staff and patrons, in person, over the phone and by email

• The upper floor offices and upper lobby are accessible via elevator

• The upstairs offices are open-concept, with an open, shared break-area

• GCTC is a no-scent zone, and patrons and staff are discouraged from wearing scents of any kind

• Dogs are welcome in the lobby during the day, and staff can bring their own to work

• The interviews for all positions below will be conducted by remote video calling

Anti-racism/anti-oppression

GCTC recognizes that it is not separate from cultural conversations about race and oppression. Our theatre’s name pays tribute to a nation with a history of oppression and our mandate to foster “Canadian” work has often excluded the very peoples upon whose land we perform. We are currently examining our practices and engaging in company-wide discussions with a goal of moving further toward anti-racism and anti-oppression. We hope you’ll join us in this ongoing effort.

Questions? 

We would LOVE to hear from you! Please direct any questions, comments or concerns to jobs@gctc.ca. 

Volunteering at GCTC

The Great Canadian Theatre Company is proud to recognize our current and past outstanding volunteers who have worked tirelessly to get us here.

We recruit fun, energetic, reliable theatre lovers (16 years of age or older) to act as ushers, to prepare mail-outs and assist with special events and fundraisers.

Registered, trained volunteers can sign up for shifts by visiting our volunteer hub.