We respectfully acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, on whose traditional unceded territories we are honoured to be permitted to gather and work.
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Join The Team.
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 [email protected]
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CURRENT OPENINGS
DEPARTMENT:
Site
REPORTS TO:
On-site supervisor and labour coordinator
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 in the load and unload of trucks on-site.
Qualifications:
Strong sense of customer service.
Strong sense of teamwork.
Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Ability to work at all hours of day and night.
Past experience in theatre, corporate or music industry production is a benefit.
Terms of employment:
Casual on-call work. The worker has the right to accept or refuse any work offered at the time of offering.
All work is paid on an hourly basis.
Work hours begin at all hours of the day and night.
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
