Technical Director

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit 

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on 

THE ROLE

You will have the opportunity to be part of Live Nation Canada's newest live music venue in Ottawa. The Technical Director is responsible for managing all technical and production operations within the venue. While acting as a liaison between touring production, venue management and promoters, you will oversee key components such as lighting, audio, video, rigging and stage production ensuring safe and high-quality live events.  

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

• Advance technical details for shows/events with touring production, promoters and artists
• Responsible for scheduling and managing technical labour 
• Oversee load-in, soundcheck, performance and load-out for all events
• Maintenance of audio, lighting, and video systems advising on repairs/upgrades when needed
• Troubleshoot technical issues on site quickly and effectively
• Advise on design and purchase of site lighting systems, audio (including PA systems and monitors), video (projection, cameras), and staging/rigging requirements
• Source, purchase and rent technical equipment within approved budget
• Responsible for safe and consistent operation of all equipment
• Assist and support production department personnel with job functions as needed
• Assist in creating budgetary requirements and tracking the financial aspects of department
• Conduct pre-show safety checks
• Create and maintain inventory and maintenance log
• Facilitate proper interdepartmental communication and organization
• Manage relationships with vendors and rental companies as appropriate

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Minimum 5 years experience in an entertainment venue including advancing shows
• Minimum 5 years Tour and Stage Production experience or equivalent
• Experience in stage lighting, pro audio systems and video systems
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to make clear concise decisions; sometimes with limited information
• Computer literate in Windows applications
• Must possess superior interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Required to work nights, weekends and holidays when applicable

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and ComPsych 

• YOURSELF:  Generous paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert tickets 

• WEALTH: RRSP program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement 

• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility support 

• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings 

• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network, gender reassignment support  

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
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The expected compensation for this position in Ontario is: $75,000-90,000

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, provincial and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.