Manager, Theatre Systems & Special Projects

Employment Opportunity

Manager, Theatre Systems & Special Projects

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

TO Live has an exciting full-time opportunity in its Production Department in the role of Manager, Theatre Systems & Special Projects. 

Reporting to the Director of Production or a designate the Manager, Theatre Systems & Special Projects (MTSSP) is responsible for production infrastructure, systems, and equipment in all TO Live venues.

KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually assess and evaluate TO Live’s production infrastructure, systems, and equipment including input from all stakeholders, including but not limited to Production Managers, Stagehands and Department Heads, and report to senior production team


• Provide feedback, analysis and recommendation on theatre systems and components on an ongoing basis


• Implement systems and equipment replacement and upgrades using project management processes, principles and frameworks.


• Working in conjunction with Production team; maintaining and updating documentation, including drawings, as required


• Manage stagehands during project and maintenance work for effective work execution, system configuration, and knowledge dissemination.


• Facilitate timely and effective resolution of technical production impediments, obstacles and challenges.


• Provide and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project, equipment replacement and repair expenditures.


• Recommend, plan, and oversee training and education of Production department staff including stagehands, to ensure that new practices, techniques, and technologies are understood, and that mandated, department specific requirements are met.


• Internal technical resource for shows and events. Support “TO Live Presents” in venues outside of TO Live buildings as required.


• Ensure consistent theatre system and equipment preparedness, including addressing issues on a timeline of hours where required.


• Take on other duties as assigned from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical and production management with extensive systems knowledge and production process familiarity, along with strong budgeting experience with financial accountability.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience supervising unionized stagehands.


• Experience with live entertainment production activities including dance, concerts, musicals, theatre, headliners, world music, business meetings, live streaming and recording, etc.


• Strong organization, planning, and leadership skills to coordinate conflicting deadlines and priorities.


• Team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.


• Highly effective oral, written, and numerical communication skills.


• Effective working knowledge of project management processes, and of employment, labour, and occupational health and safety requirements.


• Proficient in Word, Excel, and technical drawing software most used in a live performance environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Variable and often long hours including nights and weekends.


• Variable hours of work depending on performance and event schedules.


• Consistent ability to interact with a wide range of temperaments.


• Ability to stand and walk freely and quickly.


• Frequent 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: https://tolive.bamboohr.com/jobs/

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: July 17, 2025

Application Deadline: July 23, 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible