Assistant Technical Director

Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) has successfully produced professional contemporary theatre in Ottawa since 1975 with a commitment to the advancement of Canadian theatre and the creation of Canadian plays. Our mandate is to produce theatre that "provokes examination of Canadian life and our place in the world".

Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) has successfully produced professional contemporary theatre in Ottawa since 1975 with a commitment to the advancement of Canadian theatre and the creation of Canadian plays. Our mandate is to produce theatre that "provokes examination of Canadian life and our place in the world". GCTC’s facility includes a 262 seat, modern Mainstage theatre and a flexible black box Studio Theatre at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre.

We embrace our responsibility to mentor artists, provide professional development, and share our resources with the artistic community.

It is expected and recognized that all GCTC employees participate and play a vital role in forwarding the artistic vision and mandate of the organization, and in the promotion and health of the organization and the people who work here. GCTC is seeking an ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR to join our production team for a full-time, seasonal position during our 2026-27 season.

The anticipated start date for this position is November 10th, 2026. Reporting to the Production Manager and Technical Director, the ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is an integral member of the Great Canadian Theatre Company who shares, supports and contributes to the values of the organization and works hard to promote these efforts in their day-to-day to work collaboratively, cooperatively and respectfully, to resolve conflict, to facilitate timely decision-making and to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for all.

The ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is a key member of a 5-person, full-time IATSE production crew. The crew works collaboratively with management to execute the production requirements of all activities for the company. In addition to being a technician on staff, the ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR may work as primary department head from project to project (e.g. Lighting, Sound or Set Construction, depending on expertise, project demands and development opportunities).

The ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is employed full-time for a guaranteed minimum of thirty-eight (38) work weeks per year. The ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR is guaranteed a minimum of forty (40) hours each week. Overtime hours are paid according to the terms and conditions of a collective agreement. 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. The ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR will, at times, act as an operator on show calls or rehearsals for activities on the GCTC Mainstage or in the GCTC Studio Theatre. As such, it is expected that the ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR will vary their schedule in coordination with the rest of the production team, depending on their assigned role, and the needs of the production.

The candidate should expect to work evenings and weekends in this position.

• Set Construction
• Live Sound Mixing (mixing live music, live audio effects, etc.)
• Operate and program lighting consoles

Candidates should have a firm working knowledge of Set Construction (theatrical construction methods, carpentry or cabinetry skills, etc.) as well as one the following areas of expertise, and a desire to develop any missing and related skills.…