Lead Sound Technician

4 weeks ago

Ontario, Canada TO Live Full time

Employment Opportunity

Lead Sound Technician

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

TO Live’s Production Department has an opportunity for an enthusiastic, resourceful team-player who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on, collaborative environment in the role of Lead Sound Technician.

A part of the Electrics Department with the Head Electrician serving as immediate supervisor, this is an hourly position under the IATSE 58 collective agreement at Meridian Hall.

This role includes working evenings and weekend hours as required.

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Production, or designate, the responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Review Production Notes and disseminate information to house and show crews.
  • Prepare and maintain venue equipment and systems for daily/weekly activities.
  • Work directly with clients and artists to help them achieve their show and event objectives.
  • Orient and train new crew members who are unfamiliar with the venue.
  • Supervise other stagehands working in the Sound Department (as part of Electrics) throughout their calls in the venue.
  • Make recommendations to Production Staff about crewing, equipment, systems, and accomplishing work in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Help Production Managers ensure there is a safe workplace that meets health and safety standards and guidelines at all times.
  • Communicate all Operational needs/issues to Production Manager (ex. heating, cooling, etc.) or Building Operations, as needed.
  • Communicate all client needs/issues to Production Manager
  • Maintain Sound equipment as needed, keeping the venue in a ‘show ready’ state.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Extensive knowledge of Audio systems and equipment including digital signal transport, protocols, and networks, Dante Switch-Switch Configuration, Digital Audio Console Operation, Micing Techniques for all types of instruments, RF & In-Ear configuration and operation, Wireless Intercom, Live Streaming audio, familiarity with Adamson or similar line array PA operation.
  • Knowledge of digital Audio systems and equipment, including DiGiCo, Avid, Yamaha, and with particular emphasis on SSL Live products.
  • Documented experience mixing a wide variety of shows and events at monitors and FOH using house, provided, and rented equipment.
  • Experience with one-off events, touring popular music acts, corporate clients, international shows, cultural events, and symphonies/pit bands.
  • General knowledge of Rigging and Scenery, Video and Projection systems, Staging, and Lighting equipment and systems.
  • Understand Fire Plans and emergency procedures.
  • First Aid certification an asset but not required.
  • Able to provide or obtain after hire Working at Heights and EWP certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Extreme noise during some performances and events.
  • Ability to work comfortably at heights greater than 8 ft.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
  • Ability to stand and walk freely and quickly for long period of time.
  • Variable hours of work depending on performance and event schedules.
  • Occasional stressful situations involving clients and artists.

THE ORGANIZATION:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at:

No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres too, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Date Posted: May 10, 2024

Application Deadline: May 16, 2024

Start Date: May 20, 2024

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