Senior Production Manager

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Production, the Senior Production Manager is responsible, as assigned, for the production and technical elements of TO Live and TO Live's Clients' activities throughout its facilities including those taking place on the stages, in the lobbies, and in ancillary spaces.

ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules and supervises other TO Live Production Managers, Assistant Production Managers, and Production Coordinators, in consultation with the Director of Production.

• Adjusts show/event assignments of other production staff where necessary to ensure an even workload balance, delegating and assigning work as required.

• Assist other PMs/APMs/PCs with show issues, estimates, and client requests.

• Assist the Director of Production with strategic and budgetary planning and the hiring and management of staff, including performance reviews and disciplinary matters.

• Schedules and supervises House Crew and IATSE Locals 58 & 822 members sent to work at any of the TO Live venues, including tracking guarantees and turn-around issues when and where applicable and organizes work calls for optimal efficiency.

• Monitors daily the production activities and work schedules of the venues, including for load-ins, performances, corporate events, load outs, and other production activities.

• Liaises with the client and internal departments to ensure smooth and professional performance and event management.

• Provides timely, clear, and concise work calls to the business agents of Locals 58 and 822.

• Resolves in a timely manner production and production personnel issues as they arise and to the mutual satisfaction of TO Live and/or its clients. Briefs departments as needed and escalates serious unresolved issues to the Director of Production and/or Executive Director of Programming.

• Prepares cost effective and thoughtful performance and event estimates for Programming, Rentals, and Corporate Sales for all performances and events at TO Live venues in a timely manner.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in theatre and production management with extensive budgeting experience with financial accountability

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position in a rental and/or presenting venue

• Experience with a wide range of theatrical activities i.e. dance, concerts, musicals, headliners, world music, and corporate events is an asset.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, team building, collaborative planning, and leadership skills, as well as the ability to coordinate conflicting deadlines and interruptions

• Practical knowledge of employment, labour, and occupational health and safety laws

• Proficiency in word, excel, and the technical drawing software most used in a theatre environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Variable and often long hours including nights and weekends depending on performance and event schedules

• Consistent ability to interact with a wide range of temperaments

• Some travel between TO Live venues

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: Current Openings | Recruitment

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 to, 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:
 December 5, 2025

Application Deadline:
 December 19, 2025

Start Date:
 As soon as possible