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Overview This is a term position from November 14 - December 7, 2025. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus artists, leaders, and thinkers to unleash their creative potential. We acknowledge the territory and Nations where Banff Centre operates and acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here. The Opportunity Banff Centre is looking for a Stage Manager who can work collaboratively to provide technical stage support for this fall's Indigenous Fashion Runway Residency performances. Specific Accountabilities Reporting to the Production Manager, Performing Arts, some key responsibilities include: Coordinate the rehearsal hall preparations Attend and run all relevant rehearsals; manage the artistic team, rehearsal equipment, notes and scripts Prepare and distribute schedules: rehearsals, production, tech, and performance schedules including technical requirements Ensure all performers and related show personnel are aware of their daily schedules Act as the main liaison between program faculty, participants, and Banff Centre staff to ensure all preshow and rehearsal elements are planned for and executed Prepare calling scripts and show binders Prior to performances, ensure that all performers and crew are present and ready, that necessary equipment and staging requirements are ready, give calls, that house is prepared to open and that all technical elements have been checked Liaise with the Technical Director and Production Manager, Banff Centre staff, faculty, and performers to ensure all show elements are planned for and executed during the performances Communicate with the Audience Services team to ensure all relevant performance details have been discussed and planned for Work with related staff to ensure all details for special activities (media calls or runs with photographers, etc.) are planned out Be responsible for and confident in calling shows Work with appropriate personnel to be aware of your role and responsibilities regarding emergency procedures After the performance, clear the stage of performer belongings, music scores etc. as assigned Prepare and distribute the show report Qualification and Educational Requirements Must have experience with stage managing high quality and professional events Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure Able to work with tight, changing timelines in a fast-paced environment Knowledgeable of related industry trends including the application of up to date techniques Able to apply professional theatre techniques and methods to provide the quality, efficiency and support required by artists performing at the Banff Centre Special Requirements Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends. Employment Terms & Benefits In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period. This position pays $1445 per week, working approximately 40 hours per week. This is a term position, from November 14 - December 7, 2025 Benefits of working at Banff Centre are: Transitional staff housing (based on availability) Application Process We are accepting applications for this position until suitable candidates have been found. Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record prior to an extension of a final employment offer. Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr