Head Production, Lighting Department

**Job summary**:

- Founded over 40 years ago, Solotech is a world leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology with 18 strategic locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and China. Thanks to an inventory encompassing over 300 renowned manufacturers, Solotech is the single source for audio, video, lighting, rigging, soft goods, control and collaboration solutions and services. The company is internationally recognized for its expertise in Live Productions and Systems Integration in various markets, namely music, sports, business, culture and education. Clients can also benefit from its Service Center, Online Store and virtual technology know-how. Solotech is fully supported by three major shareholders: Claridge, Desjardins Capital and Investissement Québec. The company employs 1,360 professionals in its offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Saguenay, Halifax, Macau and Hong Kong._
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The incumbent is responsible for the realization of a technical project in one or more of the following fields: sound, lighting, video or rigging. The person may be required to work and supervise a team on different types of events (show, tour, festival, corporate), at different production levels, (planning, pre-production, production, post-production) locally.

**Your day will look like this**:

- Participate in the assembly and disassembly of technical equipment
- Ensure the equipment’s proper installation and the respect of the plan
- Ensure at all times the safety of the technical installations
- Respect and promote procedures and regulations fixed by Solotech regarding the equipment’s handling and management
- May be required to operate technical equipment and ensure the smooth technical running of the event
- May be required to lead a team through various stages of a project (technicians or supernumeraries)
- Ensure safe work practices are followed by Solotech staff and extras while on the job
- Coordinate the operations and work execution of a department for the duration of an event
- Receive requests for a given project, plan and develop an equipment list based on the project
- Propose solutions to various problems and suggest improvements to the technical execution of the project
- Advise and guide the technicians by relying on his expertise in the development of solutions
- Act as a reference for a client for a given event
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high level of customer service
- Perform any other related task assigned by the team leader

**Your profile**:

- Post-secondary education in a relevant audiovisual field
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Excellent knowledge of various technical equipment
- Knowledge in networking and electricity
- Possess a forklift and/or aerial work platform license and training in working at heights (an asset)
- Proficiency in both official languages (an asset)
- Ability to travel to different sites
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of R2 software
- Ability to modify and draw cad plans using Autocad software (an asset)
- Knowledge of specialized technical software (an asset)
- Be flexible in terms of work schedule
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Autonomy and sense of responsibility
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
- Good management of priorities and respect for deadlines and tight deadlines
- Ability to communicate information in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to anticipate problematic situations and find effective solutions while respecting the company's policies and operational processes

**Our offer to you***:

- Competitive compensation and group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
- Corporate savings plan with employer contribution
- Skills development activities and opportunities for career advancement
- Reimbursement of professional fees required for employment
- Reimbursement of professional development fees
- Work environment conducive to personal health and well-being
- Recognition program
- Employee assistance program
- **We thank all applicants for their interest in Solotech, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- **In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Solotech is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. At any stage of the hiring process, the Human Resources Department will work with applicants requesting accommodation._