About Us:

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care. Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay safe on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

The position of Theatre Technician works with the Bert Church Theatre team as well as performing artists to facilitate live events. The Theatre Technician will work with and support other technicians to help maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all staff, performing artists, and patrons within the theatre.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating live events with lighting and live audio mixing
• Properly setting up and taking down equipment
• Acting as the technical point of contact for clients and artists during events
• Cleaning and maintaining a variety of audio and lighting equipment
• Ensuring the theatre space is safe, clean, and ready for artists and performers
• Following safe work practices and being accountable for the safety of Theatre patrons
• Leading emergency evacuations should it be required

You Bring:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent education)
• Post-secondary education or training in related field is an asset
• Standard First Aid- Level C CPR and AED training is required
• Aerial Work Platform Certificate considered an asset
• Education from suppliers considered an asset (i.e. ETC Eos Family training or augmented training considered an asset)
• Experience in operating of theatre lighting, sound, and stage equipment.
• Working knowledge of signal flow, routing, and basic computer aptitude.
• Knowledge and experience in theatre and/or live performance considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with ETC ion and Allen and Heath SQ-6 Consoles Considered an asset
• Software competency with Qlab, Adobe Suites, and streaming platforms considered an asset.
• Strong customer service skills
• Dependability and exceptional time management
• Ability to Troubleshoot and adapt to quickly changing circumstances
• Ability to work both independently and in tandem with other technicians, staff, and performing artists

We Offer:

Competitive compensation and the following benefits:

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

• Annual adult Genesis Place pass

We believe connection and culture are the keys to our customer service. We do this through continuous learning, regular team building, and organizational social events so all employees have the knowledge to provide excellence in service to our community.

Additional Information:

This is a part time role and shifts are dependent upon activity at the theatre. Shifts will include up to 8 hours on weeknights and 8 plus hours on weekends. Must be prepared to work a highly flexible weekly schedule including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Shifts will generally be scheduled into the late evening. Some overtime may be required. Shift schedules will generally be arranged a month in advance.

• Often dealing with crowds of people, noise, and busy environment
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Climbing ladders and working from heights (i.e., catwalk and man lift)
• Must be able to perform duties in low light conditions

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@airdrie.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.