Entertainment Production Tech Supervisor

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission

Promotional tickets

Merchandise discount

Employee events with rides and free食

Free food events

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation in Vaughan, Ontario, is hiring for a technical theatre role at Canada’s Wonderland. You will supervise entertainment venues, manage load-in, show operations, and safety checks to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should bring post-secondary theatre experience or equivalent, leadership and guest service skills, and proficiency with MS Office. The position requires outdoor work and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Theatre program or equivalent technical theatre experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and guest service skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Access.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical work at entertainment venues including load-in and show operation.
• Troubleshoot daily technical issues and coordinate safety policies.
• Liaise with outside contractors to communicate technical needs.
• Coordinate with Creative & Event Services to meet show requirements.
• Maintain equipment and perform daily safety checks.
• Create weekly schedules for technical staff with Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

Post-secondary theatre program (sound/lighting/rigging)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

$26.75 / hour

This is a unionized position and earnings will be subject to applicable union dues. Employment will be governed pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement between the Company and IATSE. In the event of any conflict between this Offer of Employment and the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement will govern.

Joining our Canada’s Wonderland team means you’ll provide guests with exceptional service when they visit the park.

You’ll also…

• Assists in the supervision of all technical work at Entertainment Show and Event venues including but not limited to load-in, lighting hang and focus, level set, sound check, daily show/event operation, routine maintenance, and strike
• Act as point person for daily troubleshooting of technical issues at all Entertainment venues
• Build rapport as primary liaison with outside contractor companies to ensure technical needs are communicated and facilitated, and safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to
• Work with other CW departments such as Creative & Event Services to facilitate show and event technical needs
• Maintain all technical elements as set during the rehearsal/technical period; ensure quality of show or event is maintained to the standard set out by directors and management
• Notify Supervisors of maintenance needs and assist in equipment maintenance/repair as required. Learn and master all assigned equipment, its operation, and maintenance procedures
• Take proper care of all assigned equipment and before each use ensure that the equipment operates safely. Conduct daily safety checks and report any damages, malfunctions, and irregularities to management
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of equipment and equipment accessories. Report any shortages to Management immediately.
• Ensure effective communication between crew, Supervisors, and Managers
• Generate weekly schedules for technical staff in collaboration with Stage Supervisors and contractors to meet the needs of the department
• Provide instruction to technicians on venue specific policies and other relevant technical skills as needed
• Abide by all Canada’s Wonderland policies and procedures as set out by the Park and the Entertainment Department. Ensure that all safety standards and practices are met
• Assist with other duties as required.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• FREE Admission to Canada’s Wonderland and other parks!
• Earn promotional tickets for friends & family!
• 20% discount on Merchandise and at select Food locations; employee cafeteria with discounted food.
• FREE and/or discounted admission to many Ontario attractions.
• Work with a diverse team in a fun environment.
• Employee events with RIDES, GAMES, and FREE FOOD!

Responsibilities

Canada’s Wonderland is home to over 300 acres of world class rides and attractions for the entire family, including a 20 acre water park. We are the ultimate destination for attractions, food, live shows, and events! We want YOU to join us in making people happy! As a member of our team, you’ll…

• Make our guests happy by delivering amazing experiences and helping them create lifelong memories
• Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds
• Gain skills, knowledge, and experience that will benefit in your future

Qualifications

• You!
• Applicants that are currently enrolled in or a graduate from a post-secondary theatre program with an emphasis in sound, lighting, and rigging, or have comparable technical theatre experience
• Individuals that are organized with proven leadership & communication skills as well as excellent people management & guest service skills
• Candidates with experience in using Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
• Candidates with previous Park experience is an asset
• Candidates that can work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Individuals that are dependable and enjoy the prospect of working in a guest-oriented environment
• Individuals that are available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays