Technical Coordinator

Toronto, ON
$58,000-63,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago
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Harbourfront Centre is a leading cultural institution in Toronto, celebrated for its vibrant arts, culture, community and recreational programs. As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to enriching the lives of diverse communities through creativity, innovation, connection and excellence. A multi-faceted campus, Harbourfront Centre includes programming across arts, culture, recreation and learning, as well as commercial businesses that generate essential revenue to support operations.We are currently seeking a collaborative,resourceful and detail-attentive Technical Coordinator to assist the Manager, Technical Production in delivering technical solutions that successfully support the programs, events and activities that animate our 10-acre campus and engage our audiences and communities.Position Title: Technical CoordinatorDepartment: Event OperationsReporting To: Manager, Technical ProductionNumber of Vacancies: 1Type of Employment: Full-timeHours of Work: 35 hours per week, with a work schedule that can include weekend and evening hours based on production and operational need. Due to nature of our live events, hours of work will exceed the regular 35-hour work week during busy peak programming timesCompensation: Annual salary of $58,000 – $63,000, plus a comprehensive benefits packageWork Location: On site, at our lakeside campus in downtown TorontoDUTIESTechnical Operations & Maintenance

Oversee the operation, maintenance and safeguarding of all technical assets, including lighting, sound, video, and staging.
Coordinate equipment repairs and supervise load-ins/load-outs.
Determine technical requirements (audio, lighting, video, staging, special needs, etc.) for various venues and obtain competitive equipemt rental quotes as needed.
Maintain the Artifax event management database and manage technician payroll spreadsheets.

Team Coordination & Safety

Supervise union technicians ensuring adherence to schedules and collective agreement terms regarding breaks and hours.
Facilitate safety orientations for clients, visiting productions, and staff.
Ensure that all work complies with Health and Safety requirements, WHMIS, and Ontario Ministry of Labour guidelines.
Liaise with Site Operations and Grounds departments to ensure safe site operations during festivals.

REQUIREMENTS

Technical Knowledge: Proficient in methods for theatre, dance, and music production, including stage carpentry and computerized lighting systems.
Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), various show systems software (Dante, QLab, offline console software for ETC, Midas, and Yamaha), and familiarity with both Windows and Mac OS.
Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, a “can-do” attitude, and the ability to multitask under pressure.
Assets: Experience with IATSE union crews, Artifax, AutoCAD/VectorWorks, and valid certificates for Elevated Platform, Forklift, or Working at Heights.
Must be able to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, in various outdoor weather conditions.
Physical requirements include working at heights above 8 feet and standing/walking for extended periods in high-noise environments.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada on a full-time ongoing basis.
This role is on-site based at our lakeside campus in downtown Toronto.

OUR VALUESAt Harbourfront Centre, our values—Open, Brave, Rigorous, and Kind—reflect our commitment to inclusivity, imaginative risk-taking, excellence, and respect, ensuring enriching experiences for all.HOW TO APPLYHarbourfront Centre is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team and how you would meet the criteria for this position.We invite qualified applicants to submit their candidacy to by no later than April 17, 2026. Please quote Technical Coordinator in the subject line of your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as such early submission is encouraged.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process. Please know that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence tools; the review of received applications and hiring decisions are made by a team of people.

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