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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 receives 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.

Equal Opportunity

RIGGIT is an equal opportunity employer, where diversity, inclusion and equity are who we are. Where hiring and advancement is based on skill, experience and work ethic without regard to race, country of origin, sex, gender expression, age or religion. RIGGIT embraces diversity and inclusivity, supports LGBTQQIP2SAA+ and BIPOC rights, acceptance and promotion in our workforce and company culture.

RIGGIT understands that diversity, equity and inclusion creates robust communities, strengthens relationships and builds a culture of teamwork, flexibility, and innovation through collaborative environments.

Riggit Commits To

Ensuring there is no ambiguity regarding the corporate culture we are building and our pledge to provide a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

Encouraging a culture of leadership and awareness amongst RIGGIT crew, supervisors, lead hands, Occupational Health and Safety committee members and support staff.

Empowering all staff to intervene when they hear or see any incidents of inappropriate behaviour and/or language, and know that they will be supported by senior management.

Current Openings:

Department: Operations/Site
Reports to: Rigging Operations Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Utilize wire rope, cordage, chain, connecting hardware, hoisting devices, slings and other rigging hardware.
  • Ensure a safe work environment & comply with all OHS regulations, HR policies & industry best practices.
  • Have a teamwork-based attitude.
  • Communicate verbally in a clear & concise manner.
  • Demonstrate patience, sensitivity and tolerance towards other people’s needs.
  • Follow instructions & ask for clarification if unclear about the objective.
  • High steel rigging for arena/stadium shows (100’+)
  • Safe use of Fall Protection equipment when working at height to access building structure (eg. horizontal lifelines, full-body harness, Y-lanyard) Raise and safely secure rigging points as directed by Ground Rigging team
  • Inspect & verify installation or rigging points. Make adjustments to show rigging as directed by Ground Rigging team
  • Safely remove rigging equipment
  • May also assist the Ground Rigging team with assembling various types of rigging steel (eg. baskets, deadhangs, chokes), running motors and hanging truss
  • Lift rigging for corporate shows
  • Access building structure using MEWP, ladder or scaffolding
  • Safely secure rigging equipment to fixed engineered point or building structure
  • Inspect & verify installation or rigging points. Make adjustments to show rigging as directed by Ground Rigging team
  • Safely remove rigging equipment
  • Create ground support towers/structure
  • May also assist the Ground Rigging team with assembling various types of rigging steel (eg. baskets, deadhangs, chokes), running motors and hanging truss
  • Special Projects
  • BC Place secondary roof installations/removals & roof openings/closings
  • Permanent installations (indoors & outdoors)
  • Inspection, maintenance & repair of rigging equipment
  • Training for Jr. staff

Qualifications:

  • ETCP certified preferred
  • Rope Access (SPRAT or IRATA) is a benefit
  • Professional experience in Theatre/Arena rigging preferred
  • Experience in the operation of MEWPs is a benefit
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Fall protection certified
  • 2 years minimum post-secondary training (related theatre training)

Terms of employment:

  • On-call
  • Casual
  • Varied from week to week
  • Work is cyclical with very busy times and very quiet times

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND RESUME TO RESUMES@RIGGIT.COM

Department: Sales/Rentals
Reports to: Sales Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Meet and work with clients to establish their event equipment and labour needs. This may include additional options or design ideas based around the event space.
  • Create detailed quotes for show/event, entering quotes into database,
  • Supply detailed quotes for show/event to client and necessary parties,
  • Establish work priorities and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed.
  • Assist in preparing operating budget and maintaining inventory and budgetary controls,
  • Support other Account Reps/Project Coordinators in gathering event details and entering into database,
  • Assist and support venue event planning teams, and their contracted suppliers, in production event logistics and information sharing.
  • Forwarding billing information to accounting,
  • Venue and RIGGIT operations support,
  • Assist in supervising technicians and related staff assigned to Show/Event as needed,
  • Contracted venues liaison,
  • Conduct analyses, oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting, project planning and management processes,
  • File maintenance,
  • Closing files on completion,
  • Managing calendar (client or production meetings, pre-event, site or venue meetings)
  • Coordinate and plan logistics for equipment and labour in collaboration with client, venue, suppliers, and internal operations and labour teams.
  • Preparation of rigging and lighting rough technical drawings,
  • Maintain up to date understanding of lighting and rigging specifics as they pertain to RIGGIT inventory and venue specifications.
  • Maintain up to date understanding of lighting and rigging specifics as they pertain to the greater event production market.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, high pressure, live event environment
  • Understand opportunities to expand annual recurring events or maximize new events opportunities.

Work Experience Requirements:

  • Preference given to candidates with 2+ years experience in Live event sales/office administration or similar positions. 
  • Strong math, organization and scheduling skills
  • At least 5 years of live event tech experience
  • Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills, verbal and written.
  • Self motivated, organized and accountable
  • Full understanding of how the live event industry functions in a true 24/7 fashion.
  • Production manager/assist experience is a plus, 
  • Vectorworks/AutoCAD,  
  • Rigging and lighting experience

Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Mac user interface experience 
  • Strong MSExcel skills

Terms of employment:

  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Ext benefits
  • RRSP plan
  • Bonus plan

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND RESUME TO RESUMES@RIGGIT.COM