Director of Business Operations
Quest Theatre
Must be based in Calgary area.
Quest Theatre (Calgary/Moh’kinsstis) is searching for a full-time (40 hours per week) energetic, entrepreneurial and outstanding Director of Business Operations to manage, in collaboration with the Artistic Director, our small and mighty team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administrative, financial, and daily operations of Calgary’s only professional TYA (Theatre for Young Audience) Company. The Director of Business Operations is one of the two senior management positions at Quest Theatre that reports to the Board of Directors.
Contract Details
This is a full-time, salaried position and the intended start date is in Q1 of 2026. Salary range starts at $60,000 per year and increases based on qualifications and experience. The compensation package also includes a group health insurance plan for you and your family, RRSP contribution, bring-your-own-device allowance, paid vacation time, and additional paid time off between December 24th and January 1st.
Working hours will be mutually agreed upon and will most likely fall between 8am-5pm Monday to Friday with room for flexible working hours, occasional evening and weekend work as well as travel requirements. We have an office at cSPACE, and some remote working is also an option, but you must be based in the Calgary area. A laptop and IT support will be provided.
Apply Now
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For best consideration, apply by email prior to March 13, 2026, to [email protected].
Include the following in your email:
- Use DBO Application in the email subject line
- Resume – pdf format Link to a short video (maximum of two minutes) introducing yourself and why you want this role
- Cover letter – pdf format
- OPTIONAL: We respectfully invite and encourage (but do not require) candidates to let us know in their cover letter/video/email if they belong to one or more equity-seeking groups such as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and/or Inuit), Black, People of Color, LGBTQ2SIA+, newcomers to Canada, those living with disabilities and/or caregivers.
We would be happy to discuss accommodating your specific access and other needs.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We anticipate initial interviews to be scheduled the week of March 16, 2026.