Technical Director

The Ottawa Fringe Festival “Ottawa Fringe” is hiring for the position of Technical Director.

 

This role reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the delivery of technical services for the Arts Court Theatre rental program, Fringe festival and undercurrents festival.

 

Application Deadline: November 22, 2026

Start Date: Immediately

 

Duration: This is a full-time permanent position.
Hours: 37.5 hours/week, with the ability to work overtime during festivals and some events. Salary: $50,000.00 per annum.
Other: 2 weeks paid vacation; group health benefits plan.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ Oversee Arts Court Theatre spaces and equipment;

▪ Work with rental clients to successfully deliver their events;

▪ Support Theatre Manager in liaising with rental clients and festival artists to coordinatetechnical requirements;

▪ Collaborate with the Executive and Artistic Directors on technical aspects of the OttawaFringe and undercurrents festivals, and other events;

▪ Hire, train, and oversee technical staff;

▪ Provide technical oversight and support for the organization's technology systems and ticketing operations;

▪ Assist the Theatre Manager with facilities upkeep including maintenance, and ensuring that facility’s systems are up to date and maintained;

▪ Generate plans, schedules, and plots as needed;

▪ Support Theatre Manager in prep work for the Fringe and undercurrents festivals;

▪ Work as Theatre Technician, as required, on events presented in Ottawa Fringe venuescovering all aspects of Theatre and Live Event Production including, but not limited to, stage carpentry, lighting, sound, and projection. This includes Ottawa Fringe programming and/or rental clients;

▪ Uphold Arts Court Theatre’s commitment to health and safety standardst hroughout all rental spaces.

The Technical Director will work closely with the Executive Director to determine additional responsibilities and/or update the scope of duties. The Technical Director also works closely with the Theatre Manager.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

▪ Knowledge of all departments of theatre production;

▪ Technical skills in stage carpentry, lighting, sound, projections, and special effects;

▪ Experienceleadingandsupervisingcrew;

▪ Knowledge in drafting programs and able to interpret drawings;

▪ Knowledge of current safe rigging practices and procedures;

▪ Ability to program and operate Qlab, ETC lighting consoles and audio consoles;

▪ Experience with Google Office Suite is an asset;

▪ Experience with CAD/Sketchup or similar software is an asset;
▪ Basic electrical skills, including soldering and minor repairs, are an asset.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

▪ Share and actively uphold the values of the Ottawa Fringe, including support for and celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion;

▪ Commit to upholding a safe and inclusive space for co-workers, artists, and patrons, including taking actions to ensure an environment free of harassment, racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia;

▪ Degree in Technical Theatre with minimum two (2) years experience working in professional

theatre OR equivalent combination of training and experience;

▪ Comfortable working at heights and capable of climbing ladders and scaffolding;

▪ Familiarity with & comfortable using power tools;

▪ Able to lift 50lbs;

▪ Exceptional organization and time-management skills;

▪ Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing deadlines, circumstances, and challenges;

▪ Self-motivated and able to work effectively independently, and also take direction well;

▪ Standard First Aid and Working at Heights certifications are an asset;

▪ Bilingualism is an asset.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Here at Ottawa Fringe, we’re actively encouraging and prioritizing applications from equity- deserving groups. Equity-deserving groups can include those who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Trans, Non-binary, Queer, Disabled, and intersections of these identities. We are committed to providing staff with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and

fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

 

Please send to the hiring committee (jobs@ottawafringe.com) and introduction letter and resume

describing your qualifications by November 22, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview

process will be contacted.