Technical Services Coordinator

Technical Services Coordinator

Req ID:
25077
Vacancy Type:
Temporary
Contract Duration:
Up to 1 year
Number of Positions:
1
Closing Date:
01/28/2025

The Coordinator, Technical Services handles the event specific details of a production, as well as the day-to-day maintenance requirements of the production systems and infrastructure. During the preproduction phase, Coordinators evaluate system effectiveness and design changes while coordinating repairs to ensure all systems are operating at full efficiency. Coordinating repairs and sourcing rental equipment to ensure continuity of service for all clients.

Coordinators work with clients to ensure that production needs are documented, and equipment and budget impacts have been identified. They also provide venue tours and guidance on production elements to ensure a seamless event.

Technical Coordinators must demonstrate expert level proficiency in one production related discipline and have an advanced understanding to provide oversight of the technical production teams as they execute event plans during festivals and events. Working with the Supervisor, Technical Services, they ensure that all required documentation has been submitted and approved, and that all post-event reports and evaluations are submitted according to established timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Event Production Coordination (60%)

• Coordinate the set-up and operation of production equipment and systems in all City of Mississauga Culture facilities.
• Actively operate specialized production equipment.
• Create and collect technical information packages ensuring that production plans are accurate and follow all guidelines and policies.
• Meet with clients and production staff to review available facilities and amenities ensuring that all client production needs are captured in relevant documentation.
• Coordinate weather contingency plans and actively monitor onsite conditions to ensure plans are enacted in a timely fashion and required messaging is communicated to the appropriate staff and stakeholders.
• Provide expert level troubleshooting to part time staff and external clients.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions for part time staff, contractors, and volunteers on the effective and safe operation of production equipment and systems.
• Coordinate purchases and rentals of production equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Review Riders and other technical documentation to develop production budgets, advising clients on technical requirements and budget impacts.
• Modify control system programming as required to meet other departmental obligations.

System Design and Maintenance (10%)

• Develop and create schedules, system designs, drawings, line drawings, wire schedules, and termination of production systems for maintenance and life cycle replacement/upgrades.
• Coordinate and assist with the functional programming of installed systems to ensure stakeholder individual's needs are met. Modify programming as required.
• Ensure systems and production designs are compliant with all current codes and other regulatory guidelines and are approved by Supervisors when required.
• Perform emergency and routine maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.

Facilities (15%)

• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of different production related work areas ensuring they meet all requirements and City standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a Live Event or Media Production related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Productions and production staff.
• Expert level knowledge of at least one aspect of theatre, concert production, or broadcast.
• Strong background in concert and theatrical rigging, audio, and lighting production for concerts, events, and broadcast.
• Requires lifting of supplies/materials 75 - 100lbs.
• Working at heights, boom lift, scissor lift license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD/Sketch Up, and other industry standard software including DiGiCo, ETC EOS, Newtek Tricaster, GrandMA2/3, Dante, Optocore, Mosaic Pharos, ArKaos Media Servers, DLive, Wireless Work Bench, Brightauthor, Adobe Editing Suite, NDI, and Capture Visualizer.
• Standard First Aid and CPR C certificate required.

Hourly Rate/Salary:
$41.93- $55.91
Hours of Work:
40
Work Location:
Meadowvale Community Theatre
Organization Unit:
CMS/Technical Services, Tm 1
Department/Division/Section:
CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Recreation & Culture Division, Culture & Events
Non-Union/Union:
Non Union

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

We thank all who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain, and support the growth of diverse talent.

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.