Head of Lighting in Banff

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential. We acknowledge, 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 “Minhrpa” (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 Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, 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: Banff Centre is looking for a Head of Lighting to provide the operational support required for the delivery of Banff Centre programs and activities. The Head of Lighting supports the aims and objectives of the Performing Arts department by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and precise production requirements of all assigned events, activities, and programs. The Head of Lighting will work to achieve a high production value for all Banff Centre activities.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Safe, efficient and precise implementation of all lighting requirements which fall under the jurisdiction of the Performing Arts department.
• Operation and maintenance of the production lighting systems, electrical shop and related adjacent areas.
• Advising and assisting the Production Manager, Performing Arts and the Technical Director in coordinating and guiding Lighting team members.
• Assist in developing and implementing specific training programs for the Professional Training Programs.
• Advising and assisting the respective Artistic Directors in developing and implementing their artistic vision.
• Staying up to date with the latest theatrical lighting technology and practices.
• Communicating effectively with the production team to ensure alignment of lighting requirements and changes.
• Timely set up, running and strike of all lighting elements necessary for productions and events.
• Responsible for the administration of the lighting department, including coordination of assigned crews.
• Manage the maintenance and operation of all lighting equipment including fixtures, dimmers, control systems and rigging.
• Support a positive team culture and communicate clearly.
• Point person working with the Technical Director, lighting designer, head stage carpenter, head of sound, and stage management.
• Assist the Technical Director in monitoring and reviewing support systems and mechanisms.
• Execute lighting designs as provided by the lighting designer.
• Review in consultation with the designer and Technical Director the lighting designs for each production.
• Instruct, guide and facilitate the instruction of participants in the Professional Training Program.
• Advise the Technical Director in the choice of faculty, staff and participants.
• Adhere to deadlines and apply appropriate theatre techniques and methods.
• Assist the Technical Director in developing production schedules.