Production Coordinator
Req ID: 26110
Vacancy Type: Part-Time
Number of Positions: 5
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
Job Summary
The Live Event and Media Production Team looks after a wide array of festivals and events through the year. Working primarily out of Meadowvale Theatre, Paramount Fine Food Centre and Celebration Square, you will be leading teams through setup up and operations of the different events at each facility. As part of a larger team you will assist with all aspects of the event setup and operation. This position offers valuable hands on experience working with industry standard equipment and encourages you to continually enhance your skills through hands on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with clients and staff to ensure the needs of each event/production are met.
- Offer solutions to show questions or problems and know when to direct clients to supervisor(s).
- Coordinate Crews and ensure setups are completed on schedule.
- Work with teams to ensure systems and equipment are configured for the specific event requirements.
- Ensure Systems are functional and safe for use.
- Operate Production related equipment such as; video switchers, replay units, audio consoles, lighting boards, cameras, comm systems, etc.
- Review Production paperwork and develop operational plan for event including the setup and operation in different environments depending on show requirements, and safety considerations.
- Design shows based on available inventory which including all paperwork related to the design process
- Coordinate all aspects of production while on site.
- Identify hazard and create operational plans to mitigate.
- Ensure all work is carried out according to H&S standards.
- Ensure proper utilization of the escalation process when required.
- Provide training to staff in specific disciplines (Lighting, audio, video, rigging, etc.)
- Properly document equipment issues and report problems to Supervisor.
- Disassemble and clean or repair equipment components
- Produce event and maintenance reports as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Post secondary with a specialization in a specific technical area.
- 5+ years of Industry experience
- 3+ years of experience as a team lead or other leadership role (related to production).
- 1 - 3 years of design experience (lighting/audio, video, rigging)
- Lifting of supplies and equipment
- Standard First Aid is required
- Working at Heights and Lift training an asset
Hourly Rate/Salary: $22.12 - $29.49
Hours of Work: up to 40hrs
Work Location: Meadowvale Community Theatre
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Culture & Events
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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.
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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.
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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.
