Since 2000, we have established a reputation as the best employer in the business by providing the highest-quality, specialty rigging, lighting and labour support services in the industry. Our philosophy is simple: fulfilled employees result in satisfied clients.
We invest in our team so that our team can invest in their work. Our crew receive: fair wages and free training in all areas of the industry
We are always looking for good, hard-working, people who rise to the challenge and take pride in working to a higher standard. If you are interested in working with us, send your resume to resumes@riggit.com.
CURRENT OPENINGS
DEPARTMENT:
Site
REPORTS TO:
On-site supervisor and HR manager
Overall Responsibilities:
Assist the set-up and removal of temporary lighting and rigging equipment (lights, cabling, dimming systems, chain motors, truss, sound systems, AV systems etc.) for live entertainment productions
Assist the load and unload of trucks on-site
Qualifications:
Strong sense of teamwork
Strong sense of customer service
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work at all hours of day and night
Past experience in theatre, corporate or music industry production a benefit
Terms of employment:
Casual on-call work. Worker has the right to accept or refuse any work offered at time of offering
All work paid on an hourly basis
Work hours begin at all hours of the day and night
Primary operations point of contact with other departments / companies in the VCC. (ie. Set ups, in-house vendors)
Support / Assist the VP of Operations in management of the ongoing tasks as well as day to day tasks
Manage jobs at VCC
Review the accuracy of show details across systems
Liaise with Event Managers / Venue Managers
Ensure paperwork packages are ready for Crew Chiefs / Head Riggers
Internal venue lift booking and logistics
Trucking logistics
Onsite management including site office and inventory
Coordination with Warehouse regarding equipment needs and trucking
Take the lead on VCC operational meetings (Supplier, Operations, Safety Committee)
Responsible ensuring the review and submittal of Point Load Plans
Responsible for site office operations and integration of site office departments and head office departments
Review efficiencies of labour, equipment and capital utilization
Research of new technologies to increase efficiencies as well as ensuring current software is being utilized to its full capacity
Additional help on an adhoc basis
Special Projects
Working with the Account Managers and Project management team to fill the requirements of all projects outside of the convention centre when time permits.
Create / place equipment orders
Coordinate with Shop Manager for all shipping activities involved in projects assist in developing better and more efficient operational systems
Qualifications:
5 years relevant industry experience
Prior management experience an asset
Vectorworks / Autocad experience preferred
High school diploma or GED
Strong Mac user interface experience
Experienced MS Excel skills
Detail Oriented and good communication skills
Ability to problem solve and find logical solutions under pressure of deadlines
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Ability to identify key issues and propose solutions
Customer and quality focus
Excellent organizational management skills
Terms of employment:
Full time
40 hours / week
Base Salary: $60,000-$80,000 based on experience
It is generally expected that the hours of work will be Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. However workload will dictate that the employee be available outside those hours. Overtime is applied to hours outside 8 in a day and 40 in a week.
