Posted by Hamilton Festival Theatre Company
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 30 hours/week for 6 weeks
Hourly Rate: $17.20/hour
Start Date: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: May 3, 2025
Hamilton Festival Theatre Company (HFTco) is currently seeking Theatre Technicians for 6-week contract positions within the Hamilton Fringe Festival’s Production Department. Reporting to the Technical Director, this position will oversee the implementation of seven Hamilton Fringe Festival productions in a specific venue. This position will require evening and weekend hours.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Primarily responsible for the operation and set up/strike of one (1) Hamilton Fringe Festival venue including the supervision of crew, maintenance of equipment, and technical operation of productions under the supervision of the Hamilton Fringe Festival’s Technical Director.
- Assist with the load-ins, set-ups and strikes in all performance spaces.
- In conjunction with the Technical Director oversee all lighting and sound level sessions, and onstage rehearsals.
- Operate light and/or sound cues for theatre performances at your venue.
- The responsibilities listed above address the key duties of this position. Additional related tasks may be assigned at the discretion of the Technical Director.
Professional Qualities and Skills
- Technical experience (lighting, sound, theatre technician) in a theatre, performing arts centre, or educational institute.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Candidates must be a hard-working and motivated individual with the ability to self-direct as well as work well with supervisors and peers.
- Stage Management experience is an asset, as is experience in operating theatre lighting and sound equipment.
- Ability to problem-solve under pressure while maintaining a friendly demeanour.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Valid driver’s license is an asset.
- Should have valid first aid certification.
About Canada Summer Jobs
Please note that, in accordance with Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements, applicants must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
To apply: Please send a resume via email by May 2, 2025 to info@HFTco.ca with ‘Theatre Technician’ in the subject line and in the body of the email, let us know in a few sentences why this job caught your attention AND state whether or not you meet the eligibility requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Please attach your resume as a PDF using the following naming format: your first name_your last name_job title.pdf. Only email submissions will be accepted. While we thank all applicants, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that contract start date and duration may change subject to confirmation of program funding. Any changes will be communicated to successful applicants prior to hiring.
About HFTco & Hamilton Fringe:
Hamilton Festival Theatre Company (HFTco) strives to make theatre accessible to both audience members and theatre makers and is committed to fostering both the development of professional artists and an appreciation of the arts in the region. HFTco public arts programming includes the flagship 12-day unjuried Hamilton Fringe Festival, the community-embedded winter festival Frost Bites, and year-round Artist Development programs and public workshops.
Hamilton Fringe Festival is the Hamilton, Ontario’s biggest, boldest 12-day performing arts festival, running July 16-27, 2025, activating indoor and outdoor locations across the city. Welcoming 50+ performance companies from the local, national, and international arts community, presenting more than 400 performances, the annual summer festival draws 17,000+ attendees and engages 150+ volunteers each year.