Assistant Production Manager

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership); Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sports and entertainment organization as a vital member of the Live Production team. This role offers the opportunity to support the execution of high-profile live events, ensuring safety and technical excellence at renowned venues. You will work closely with clients and event providers, utilizing your skills in event production and coordination. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences for fans, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in live event stage production.
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements and union environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technical coordination and supervision of live events.
• Review event technical plans and manage production requirements.

Skills

Live Event Production

Technical Coordination

Client Service

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma in Stage Production

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

As a key member of our Live Production team, you will support the Live Entertainment department’s mandate to provide superior client service and event execution. You will assist the department in the successful technical coordination and safe supervision of live events, helping ensure all events are presented in an advantageous manner. Your enthusiasm, your developing leadership and your commitment to department improvement will set you apart.

• Assist the Production Manager for any live event technical set-up support as assigned.
• Assist clients, promoters, and other show and event providers and producers with event technical, stagehand union and site safety compliance issues and concerns at the Scotiabank Arena, Coca-Cola Coliseum and BMO Field on event by event basis, and maintain priorities of: employee and patron safety, building integrity, improving ticket availability within prescribed guidelines, appropriate crew conduct and work ethic, help maintain regulatory compliance from fire and life-safety, workplace safety, and engineering perspectives, and other priorities as described from time to time.
• Facilitate advantageous event execution through thoroughness and accuracy, timely communiqués, and appropriate supervision & administration.
• Review event site technical plans using AutoCAD for PC program.
• Assist event providers with local IATSE union agreement issues, crew supervision.
• Act as the venue event-crew safety liaison on an event-by-event basis.
• Determine event production requirements; utilize internal and/or source and procure external resources, assign staff, and resolve production schedules.
• Review event technical cost estimates after consultation with Event Coordinators, and/or their clients – promoters, producers, and MLSE department contacts - exercising accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to operational policies/procedures.
• Distribute event production estimates and expense summaries, plus event activation and execution details within the Live Production department, ensuring accurate communication on all event technical aspects and their effects.
• Determine, place orders for, and confirm internal & external work orders & rental supply orders are complete and signed off;
• Develop a keen understanding of all union collective bargaining agreements in place.
• Provide assistance to other areas as requested.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Diploma or certificate in a stage production related discipline.
• 3 years of experience in live event stage production in various venues.
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements and experience working in a unionized environment is a requirement. IATSE experience is preferred.
• Experience with theatrical / arena event rigging, reading and installing rigging plots.
• Familiarity with Ontario Ministry of Labour Occupational Health & Safety Act, and Employment Standards Act.
• Available to effectively work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, and holidays as required to support our events.
• Ability to listen, understand, and communicate effectively.
• A self-starter with a professional attitude and natural leadership tendencies.
• The capacity to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.
• Alert, observant, and receptive to change.
• Shown ability to handle time-sensitive projects in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships.
• An ongoing awareness and responsiveness to excellent client service.

Additional Information

Apply by: May 16, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have diftficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email[emailprotected] .Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.