Head Technician, Video (Temporary 6 months)

PSSL ProSound and Stage Lighting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Solotech, a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, is hiring for a temporary 6-month contract in Ontario. You will handle installation and disassembly of technical equipment, ensure safe, on-plan setup, supervise a team, and serve as a key client contact across multiple sites.

Requirements include an AEC or DEC in audiovisual field, 6+ years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of electrical and network basics, and asset-level forklift/aerial lift

Qualifications

• AEC or DEC in audiovisual field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of different technical equipment.
• Knowledge in electricity and network.
• Forklift and/or aerial lift permit is an asset; heights training is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to different sites.
• Knowledge of VectorWorks CAD design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Installations and disassembly of technical equipment.
• Ensure proper installation according to plan and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments involved in projects.
• Operate or supervise equipment as needed during events.
• Lead a team of Solotech employees and contractors.
• Maintain high-quality client service and act as main contact for the project.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Autonomy

Communication

Pressure management

Flexibility

Education

AEC or DEC in audiovisual field

Tools

VectorWorks

R2 software

Job description

Why Solotech?

To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide. Recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers (2026), join us and become part of a unique story that has been shining for over 45 years!

Temporary role. 6-month contract.

Your day will look like this:

Installation/disassembly

• Participate to assembling and dismantling of the technical equipment;
• Ensure the good installation of the equipment in respect of the plan;
• Ensure the safety of the technical installations, at all times;
• Respect and promote procedures and regulations fixed by Solotech regarding the equipment’s treatment and management;
• Collaborate with the other departments involved;

Equipment’s handling

• May be asked to operate technical equipment;
• May be asked to ensure the smooth technical operations during the event;
• May be asked to manage a team throughout different project’s stages;

Supervision

• Lead a team (Solotech’s employees and supernumeraries);

Client's contact

• Work closely with internal and external partners in order to ensure high quality customer service;
• May act as the client’s contact person for all questions, comments or changes related to the project’s management.

Your profile:

• AEC or DEC in a pertinent audiovisual field
• A minimum of 6 years of pertinent experience
• Excellent knowledge of different technical equipment;
• Knowledge in electricity and network;
• Possess a permit for operating a forklift and/or an aerial lift, and a training on working at heights (an asset);
• Master both official languages (an asset);
• Be able to move to different sites;
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of R2 software;
• Able to modify and design CAD plans with VectorWorks software (an asset);
• Knowledge of specialised technical software (an asset);
• Be flexible regarding the working schedule;
• Team-work oriented and good cooperation spirit;
• Autonomy and sense of responsibilities;
• Ability to work under pressure and capacity to adapt to change;
• Good priority management and respect of schedules and tight deadlines;
• Communicate information clearly and logically;
• Capacity to anticipate difficult situations and find efficient solutions while respecting the company’s operational policies and processes;
• Strong customer service skills.
• Show mobilising leadership.

Our offer to you:

• Reason for the Position: New position
• Solotech provides a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, location, experience, training, certifications, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined at the time of hire. A reasonable estimate of the current hourly wage range is $35,80 to $37,77.

Don’t have all the required skills? Apply anyways! We acknowledge that experience comes in different forms and encourage everyone to apply. We appreciate your time and look forward to considering your application!

Find out more at: www.solotech.com

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Solotech is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. At any stage of the hiring process, Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation.