Audiovisual Live Event Technician

D&H Show Production Inc; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

D&H Show Production Inc. is seeking an experienced Audiovisual Live Event Technician to join our team in Canada. You will handle hands-on setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown for diverse live events, ensuring reliable AV delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in live event AV, strong knowledge of sound, lighting, LED walls, and the ability to read technical layouts. Fluency in English and Cantonese or Mandarin is required; flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in live event or AV production.
• Experience with professional sound system setup.
• Experience with stage lighting and LED walls.
• Read and interpret technical layouts and production plans.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down AV equipment for live events.
• Collaborate with production crews, clients, venues, and event organizers.
• Operate sound systems, lighting, LED walls, and video systems as required.
• Conduct onsite technical checks and troubleshoot equipment or system issues.
• Follow event requirements, floor plans, equipment plans, schedules, and production timelines.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional working environment.
• Assist with equipment preparation, loading, transportation, setup, and teardown.

Skills

Live event AV setup

Troubleshooting onsite

Lighting and sound operation

Communication skills

Reading technical layouts

Tools

Sound systems

Lighting consoles

LED walls

Video switchers

DMX control

Job description

D&H Show Production is looking for an experienced Audiovisual Live Event Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in live event production and is confident with equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown.

Audiovisual Live Event Technician

D&H Show Production is looking for an experienced Audiovisual Live Event Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in live event production and is confident with equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down audiovisual equipment for live events.
• Work closely with production crews, technicians, clients, venues, and event organizers.
• Set up and operate:
• Professional sound systems
• Stage and event lighting systems
• LED video walls and video systems
• Conduct onsite technical checks and troubleshoot equipment or system issues.
• Follow event requirements, floor plans, equipment plans, schedules, and production timelines.
• Ensure all equipment is properly installed, operated, maintained, and packed after events.
• Assist with equipment preparation, loading, transportation, setup, and teardown.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional working environment.
• Ensure events are delivered according to client requirements and production standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in live event or audiovisual production is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with professional sound system setup and operation.
• Strong hands-on experience with stage/event lighting system setup and operation.
• Strong hands-on experience with LED wall setup, configuration, and operation.
• Strong troubleshooting and onsite problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and understand technical layouts, equipment plans, and event production requirements.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced live event environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Fluent Cantonese or Mandarin is required.
• Functional English communication skills are required.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on event schedules.
• Must be physically capable of working in an event production environment, including standing for extended periods and handling equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with corporate events, concerts, conferences, galas, weddings, festivals, or large-scale productions.
• Knowledge of digital audio consoles, wireless microphone systems, lighting consoles, DMX systems, LED processors, video switchers, and related AV equipment.
• Experience leading or coordinating other technicians onsite is an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence is an asset.

Job Type

Part-time

Experience

• Live Event / AV Production: 5 years minimum – Required
• Sound System Setup & Operation: 5 years preferred
• Lighting System Setup & Operation: 5 years preferred
• LED Wall Setup & Operation: 5 years preferred

Language

• Cantonese or Mandarin – Required
• English – Required

We are looking for a reliable, technically skilled technician who is comfortable working hands-on with professional AV equipment and can perform effectively in different live event environments.