Job Description

Wardrobe Shops Facilitator
This is a term position from May 27 - July 28, 2026
aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Iyarhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) - comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations - as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.
The Opportunity
The Wardrobe Facilitator supports the artistic needs of performers, faculty, and practicum students on campus. Through collaboration, instructional guidance, and mentorship, this key role assists with wardrobe, wigs and makeup facilities used in artistic productions. Banff Centre is proud to support a variety of programming each year including opera, dance, theatre arts, and more.
Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Technical Director, below are some key accountabilities:
Shop Re-opening:

• Review equipment inventory for the wardrobe shop, identify and locate any missing equipment
• Review equipment function, service any equipment or coordinate repairs of any damaged equipment
• Ensure all necessary equipment is serviced, safe, and operable
• Organize all equipment and materials so the production facility is safe and usable for participants
• Prepare orientation documents for incoming participants and faculty
• Review consumable materials inventory in the Wardrobe shop, dispose of outdated, expired materials and identify any necessary purchases to manager
• Ensure all safety information is up to date and available for participants
• Ensure necessary PPE is updated and available for participants

Ongoing, Day to Day:

• Support independent and collaborative research and/or production activities of artists in residencies including the production of new works; the delivery of training; and production of revenue generating projects
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance, safety and supervision of wardrobe assets and related equipment, materials and supplies
• Act as a liaison between the resident artists and other staff and artists at the Centre, especially as it pertains to use of other facilities, equipment and services that are required for artist and participant work, and guide the artists and participants through the appropriate channels for their various requests
• Show initiative in trouble-shooting and communicating job-related and program-related problems to the Production Manager
• Work with the Production Manager and Technical Director to schedule facilities maintenance in accordance with program objectives, and department operational needs
• Maintain reasonable contact with artists, faculty and staff, stay informed through attendance of performances, and rehearsals, as time permits
• Where appropriate, work with visiting companies, artists, other Performing Arts staff, and Banff Centre to: design, estimate, fabricate, and/or build projects to support productions, presentations, and interdisciplinary projects in support of the goals and visions of Banff Centre
• Undertake other related duties from time to time

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in a wardrobe technician role with experience in dance, opera, or theatre
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Experience ordering and receiving in financial systems
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment that would be found in professional wardrobe, boots and shoes, and wigs and makeup shops
• Experience creating/implementing inventory management systems
• Knowledge of WHMIS, and Health and Safety codes in Alberta
• Experience mentoring/teaching required

Special Requirements

• From time-to-time, the Wardrobe Shops Facilitator may be required to work irregular hours and weekends.

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, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500-hour probationary period.
• This position pays between $27.11 and $33.39 per hour working up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• This is a term position from May 27 - July 28, 2026.

of working at Banff Centre are:
(based on availability) * Professional Development

• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate - first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for this position until 11:59 pm MT March 3, 2025
• 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.

Skills Required