Event Operations Specialist

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), 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.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

**Job Description**:
**The Role**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Technical Production, the Event Operations Specialist - Technology will have the unique opportunity to prepare, build, support and operate MLSE’s presentation and event technology. Primarily based at Scotiabank Arena, this position will also support all MLSE venues.

**Responsibilities**:

- Wide-ranging operational support of the Venue Technology department’s event assignments
- Support requirements including but not limited to
- Press Conferences and Media Availabilities
- Temporary monitoring and LED display management
- Routing and signal distribution
- Deployment of POV cameras and miscellaneous production equipment
- Event-based equipment inventory management
- Support broadcasters with cabling assignments, truss builds and hardware deployments
- Assist in coordinating and implementing technical requirements as the primary contact for small events, internal presentations and promotional activations
- Operate arena LED display systems during concerts and touring events
- Respond to dispatched calls for support by effectively troubleshooting outages and escalating to appropriate ownership groups
- Occasional operation of switchers, mixers, and scoring and timing systems
- Support and backfill for digital production group
- Occasional administration and operation of venue digital signage systems
- Perform other administrative or service functions as the need arises

**Qualifications**:
**Requirements**:

- Formal education in a related field or equivalent work experience of 3 years
- Established familiarity with production control room and broadcast mobile operations
- Proven aptitude for basic operation of video switchers, cameras, LED control systems, media converts, content management and delivery systems
- Knowledgeable in audio and video signal patching, routing, and signal distribution
- A punctilious self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Exceptional organization, interpersonal, time management and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrates unmatched enthusiasm for live sports and entertainment production
- Familiarity with eSports and virtual production equipment, AV control interfaces and digital signage considered an asset
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for event-based work

Additional Information
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._