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Assistant Technical Director - HISTORY, Ottawa

Ottawa, ON, CAFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support the Technical Director and ensure the success of show and event productions by managing the day-to-day technical and personnel aspects of the Production department.

Role type

Assistant Technical Director (Live Event Production)

Builds

Concerts, private events, and tours at a 2000-capacity venue

Domain

Live entertainment / Event production

Deliverable

production features

Required skills

Stage lighting, pro audio systems, basic video systems, equipment operational readiness, inventory management, crew management, technical protocols (DMX, Dante, AVB, MILAN, MIDI, AES, SDI, NDI, SMPTE2110, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360), Windows & Mac OS applications (SMAART, Vectorworks)

Preferred skills

Leadership experience in an entertainment venue, tour and stage production experience

Technologies

SMAART, Vectorworks, Dante, AVB, MILAN, MIDI, AES, DMX, SDI, NDI, SMPTE2110, Dolby Atmos, Sony 360

Responsibilities

Support the Technical Director in day-to-day functions, assume TD responsibilities when absent, ensure production needs are implemented, maintain consumable inventory, perform as production lead for in-house crew, assist in maintaining department manuals, manage stage/sound/lighting crews, coordinate operational feedback, ensure equipment operational readiness (firmware, tuning, bulb replacement), assist with maintenance of audio/lighting/backline/video systems, handle advance of concerts and special events, communicate equipment status and repair needs, attend production meetings, deliver disciplinary actions, ensure positive crew environment

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC