Head Technician

Company Overview

Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities. Operating in two port towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, accessibility, and affordability for all.

Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities. Operating in two port towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, accessibility, and affordability for all.

Rooted in humour and empathy, Lighthouse Festival delivers high-calibre live theatre with an emphasis on distinctly Canadian stories. On main stages in Port Dover, Port Colborne and at Simcoe community theatre, we showcase the talents of established and emerging artists. Through play development, we contribute creative comedic and dramatic content scripted by Canadian playwrights to the Canadian cultural landscape. With our arts and youth programs we reach into the community to inspire the next generation of artists, technicians, donors and patrons.

Our enduring promise is an exceptional immersive theatre experience from beginning-to-end. Lighthouse is a place to be and to be part of.

As a registered charity incorporated in 1980, Lighthouse Festival will be a catalyst and community leader for theatre arts and culture, creating opportunities for artists, professional and amateur, and a place for audiences to experience Canadian stories that entertain and matter.

Lighthouse Festival acknowledges that Lighthouse is established on land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for millennia. We are grateful to be able to live, work and create on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation as well as the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. Recognizing the important contributions of Indigenous peoples is consistent with our commitment to making the promise of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities.

Reporting to the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director for all technical matters, the Head Technician will primarily be assisting with the smooth operation of technical aspects for all rental events (concerts and theatre) and summer theatre productions mounted or presented at Lighthouse Theatre.

This is a Temporary Contract position (with possibility of extension) based on site in Port Dover, Ontario to start September 8, 2026 (or as soon as possible), with an end date of September 30, 2027. Based on an average of 25 hours per week until March 31, 2027, increasing to an average 35 hours per week between April 1, 2027 and September 30, 2027.

Majority of work hours until March 31 based on Lighthouse rental event schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Regular work hours after April 1 are Monday to Friday, but will require the candidate to work holiday and weekend hours as per the production turnover schedule. Wage rate: $26/hr +4% vacation pay

October – March - Rentals

• Assist rental guest load in, set up and tear down for each show when required
• Assist sound personnel with set up and introduce renters to our theatre equipment and capabilities.
• Responsible for the lx hang, focus, and board programming
• Responsible when needed for the programming and operation of sound needs
• Main technician for our theatre rentals

March – September – Main Season

• Take on the role of Head of Lighting or Head of Sound in our main summer season, depending on primary skillset.
• Take on the role of Lighting or Sound Designer for our Young Company production, depending on primary skillset.
• Assist the TD and ATD with the Lighthouse Theatre team with the transfer, set up, and tear down of tech elements on the Lighthouse stage.
• Assist the Port Colborne Head…