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Cirquedusoleil

Head Electrician (Touring) - VStar Entertainment Group

Cirquedusoleil · En tournée | On tour

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Cirquedusoleil's roles stay open a median of 79 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
3% of Cirquedusoleil's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Cirquedusoleil
high
72 stale, 3 reposted of 72 open
Hiring momentum
124 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cirquedusoleil's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Cirquedusoleil.

About this role

The Head Electrician at VStar Entertainment Group will oversee the electrics department for a touring theatrical production. Responsibilities include managing lighting setups, operating lighting consoles, conducting maintenance, supervising local crew, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The role requires hands-on involvement in all aspects of lighting and electrics during performances and rehearsals, as well as maintaining communication with tour management.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cirquedusoleil as an employer.

What you need

  • Related experience or combination of training and/or education in electrics as it relates to live performances
  • 1-3 years of previous experience in a leadership role for electrics in a similar or related environment
  • Ability to effectively train, develop and evaluate assigned staff
  • Familiarity with lighting programs on Obsidian, Hog4, GrandMA, or ETC Eos
  • Knowledge of rigging, hoists, and running motors
  • Ability to read and execute lighting plans

Nice to have

  • Experience with loading in and loading out in a theatrical setting
  • Touring experience appreciated
  • If required for position, be an active IATSE union member or willingness to join

Worth weighing

  • Position is temporary and only for specific tour dates in November and December 2026
  • Extensive and irregular work hours are common, including weekends and holidays
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof may be required for international travel during the tour
  • Background check required, which may include credit and criminal checks

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Listed by Cirquedusoleil on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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