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About the Role

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) is seeking a full-time Assistant Technical Director to help lead the Production team in bringing operas and events to life, and managing the technical department's daily operations. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a technical production leader ready to advance their career within an internationally respected company.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all technical elements and documentation for opera productions with the Technical Director, second ATD, and Lighting and Video Coordinator.
• Communicate with other opera companies regarding technical details for rentals or co-productions.
• Estimate, forecast, and track expenses for shows and events, including labor, equipment, and materials, to ensure budget adherence.
• Attend rehearsals, performances, events, and work calls to oversee technical execution and follow-up on notes.
• Serve as a central information point between creative teams, stage management, shops, crew, and artistic/community partnership staff.
• Communicate with workshop staff to ensure timely completion of builds, repairs, and modifications.
• Participate in production meetings to review plans, identify issues, and plan corrective actions.
• Assist the second ATD in coordinating deliveries, international shipping, and logistics.
• Create risk assessments for productions and coordinate necessary safety precautions.
• Participate in planning future productions, which may include international travel for research.
• Perform production-related research and development.
• Coordinate technical crews, assigning and supervising work for smooth setup and operation of productions, rehearsals, and events.
• Supervise work, maintenance, and show calls for all COC activities.
• Oversee shop builds of new productions and rebuilds or refurbishments of sets.
• Compile, prioritize, and distribute notes, tasks, and priorities to crews.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Track production expenses using COC’s purchase order databases (MS Business Central).
• Ensure productions are correctly archived with as-played drawings, load-in/out notes, and timings.
• Populate and maintain internal databases (ArtsVision, MS Business Central, MS Outlook).
• Verify crew timesheets promptly.
• Communicate with facilities and security staff for interdepartmental matters.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or experience in the technical/production field.
• Extensive knowledge of stagecraft, theatre production, scenic construction, rigging, automation, lighting, and video.
• Experience in a repertory setting.
• Experience in a fly house theatre.
• Experience in budgeting and personnel management.
• Superior organization and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally, confidentially, and tactfully with all staff.
• Proficiency in CAD drafting and MS Office (Excel and Word).
• Valid Class G driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Skills

• Stagecraft
• Theatre production
• Scenic construction
• Rigging
• Automation
• Lighting
• Video
• Budgeting
• Personnel management
• Organization
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• CAD drafting
• MS Office (Excel, Word)

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Assistant Technical Director

Education Level

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

About the Company

• Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company (COC) is the largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in North America.
• The COC enjoys a loyal audience and has an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation.
• The company collaborates with leading opera companies and festivals globally, attracting world-class artists.
• It serves as an incubator for the future of opera, nurturing new performers and creators.
• The COC's purpose-built opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, is internationally recognized.
• The COC deeply values equity and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment.
• The company is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
• The COC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Equal Opportunity

• As Canada's largest opera company, the COC deeply values equity and diversity across all levels of the organization and believes in fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that fully supports our team’s personal and collective success.
• We are committed to building a workforce that reflects our community, our city, and our country and, in turn, the COC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities who share and embrace these values of anti-racism and inclusion.
• The COC is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.