Production Manager, Live Events

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.

Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **

Job Description

As a key leader within Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) the Manager Production oversees the comprehensive management of all production aspects of an event as well as overseeing the flawless load-in and set-up of the event to hand over to Event Operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence in event execution at MLSEs fan-facing venues.

Reporting to: Senior Manager Production

Main Responsibility: Support MLSEs mandate to provide outstanding client service event planning and set-up. This role involves the successful technical coordination and safe supervision of live events including load-in set-up and load-out of the arena in conjunction with Event Operations.

Position Type: Coverage for Maternity Leave (Contract position)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the main technical contact on behalf of live event providers for any live event technical set-up support as assigned by venue programming and act as the venue event-labour main point of contact on an event-by-event basis.
• Build event site technical plans using AutoCAD managing show build and pre-production with our clients in consultation with our ticketing team from conception to execution.
• Determine event production requirements; utilize internal and/or source and procure external resources assign staff resolve production schedules and attend the event from load-in through load-out. Determine place orders for and confirm internal & external work orders & rental supply orders are complete and signed off.
• Generate event technical cost estimates after consultation with promoters producers and MLSE department contacts exercising accuracy thoroughness and adherence to operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure employee and patron safety building integrity improving manifest and ticket availability within prescribed guidelines appropriate crew conduct and work ethic and help maintain regulatory compliance from fire and life-safety workplace safety and engineering perspectives.
• Coordinate and assist clients promoters and other show and event providers and producers with event technical stagehand union and site safety compliance issues and concerns at all fan-facing venues on an event-by-event basis.
• Facilitate advantageous event load-in and set-up through thoroughness and accuracy timely communications and appropriate supervision & administration.
• Assist event providers with local IATSE union agreement issues crew supervision and prepare timely cost-to-complete estimates and crew settlements.
• Prepare and distribute event production estimates and expense summaries plus event activation and execution details within the Live Production department ensuring accurate communication on all event technical aspects and their effects.
• Prepare all expense reconciliation documentation including backup as required for event settlements and assist in the charting and/or tracking of event cost trends.
• Develop a keen understanding of all union collective bargaining agreements in place.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A positive winning approach incorporating personal integrity confidentiality and professional discretion and decorum.
• Diploma or certificate in a stage production-related subject area.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in live event stage production in various venues.
• AutoCAD drafting experience is required.
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements and experience working in a unionized environment is a requirement. IATSE experience is preferred.
• Experience with theatrical and arena event rigging; reading and installing rigging plots.
• Familiarity with Ontario Ministry of Labour Occupational Health & Safety Act and Employment Standards Act.
• Availability to effectively work extended hours including evenings weekends and holidays as required to support our events.
• Ability to listen understand and communicate effectively. Alert observant and receptive to change.
• A self-starter with a professional attitude and natural leadership tendencies with the capacity to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and an ongoing awareness and responsiveness to excellent client service.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and handle time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$75000 - $90000