JOB POSTING: Artistic Director - Full-Time Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025
WCT is searching for a full-time ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (AD) to work in a co-leadership role with the Executive Director (ED). This Senior Management role is responsible for conceiving, developing, implementing and communicating the artistic vision for WCT. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in theatre production with notable skills including budgeting, directing and public relations. NOTE, the deadline has been updated to March 14 for any final submissions. Please read the full posting and learn how to apply below.
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JOB POSTING: Assistant Front of House Manager - Part-time/On-going Deadline: March 24, 2025.
Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is searching for Part-Time/On-going ASSISTANT FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER to support our venue operations at both the Sagebrush, Pavilion Theatres and Kelson Hall. The position's primary focus will be coordinating all concession/bar operations. This is an on-going part time position with a variable schedule. Please read the details below before applying.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Production Volunteers Deadline: Submissions are ongoing until the need is filled.
WCT's Production Department is looking for volunteers to help with carpentry, painting, props, wardrobe, and more for the 23/24 Season. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your skills, make an impact, and see the inner workings of a professional theatre company. Many of our volunteers come back year after year. Explore the full list of volunteer needs and skills requirements, and apply at the link below.
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Western Canada Theatre tells our stories on the traditional & unceded territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, whose people are the traditional stewards of this land. Since 1975, Western Canada Theatre has been producing innovative, entertaining, and educational theatre for audiences in Kamloops, throughout BC’s Southern Interior, and across Canada. We have grown into one of the largest producing theatres in BC and have had a remarkable impact on the national theatre landscape: producing premieres of important new Canadian and Indigenous work, training some of Canada’s finest theatre professionals, and showcasing our work and our artists across the country through touring and co-productions. We manage & operate the 700-seat Sagebrush Theatre, the 150-seat flexible configuration Pavilion Theatre, as well as our producing shops, storage & touring operations.
Western Canada Theatre is committed to diversity in the workplace and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and to self-identify if they so choose. We hope to receive applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender, gender-identification, sexual orientation, class and physical ability (though our office is currently on a second floor, and as such not wheelchair accessible). We are a parent-friendly workplace, with several parents on staff. We invite anyone with access needs or requiring accommodation in the application process to contact the Executive Director.
Western Canada Theatre is committed to the creation of a respectful work environment and supports those who have experienced or witnessed toxic behaviours. We stand up against behaviour that undermines the dignity or self- esteem of any individual, or which creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. We invite all our Artists and Staff to partner with us in speaking up against harassment and standing together in addressing problems when they arise.
New team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of engagement, in keeping with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
New team members may be required to submit a police information check and/or vulnerable sector check, depending on the role sought.
Kamloops is our home and is a great place to live and work. We offer you the opportunity to thrive in a city that boasts a reasonable cost of living, gorgeous terrain, active lifestyle, and, of course, the sunny weather of BC’s Southern Interior. For more information, visit Kamloops.ca