Lead Audio Technician - Live Events

Stagevision; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Diverse events experience

Job summary

Stagevision, Canada’s largest Canadian-owned audiovisual and event production company, seeks an experienced Lead Audio Technician to lead audio setups for live, virtual, and hybrid events in the Greater Toronto Area. You will oversee tuning, troubleshooting, and strike with a focus on safety, accuracy, and client service.

The role requires strong live sound knowledge, leadership on show-site, and coordination with project managers, video, lighting, and staging teams to ensure flawless audio

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in live event audio or related technical environments.
• Strong knowledge of audio signal flow, consoles, microphones, RF coordination, and DSP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, operation, tuning, troubleshooting, and dismantle of professional audio systems for live events, meetings, and hybrid productions.
• Coordinate audio requirements with project managers and other technical teams to ensure flawless delivery.
• Maintain safety practices and Stagevision standards on-site and in warehouse settings.
• Support post-event reporting and documentation of equipment performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem-solving

Live sound expertise

On-site coordination

Education

Experience-based qualification

Tools

Dante

Audio measurement tools

Job description

Established in 1984, Stagevision is Canada's largest Canadian-owned audiovisual and event production company. Known for blending technical expertise with creativity, Stagevision handles every aspect of event production, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences. With over 40 years of experience, the company delivers tailored solutions using innovative technology, ensuring transparency, collaboration, and flawless execution. Stagevision's team of professionals specializes in audiovisual solutions, lighting design, stage management, and virtual integration to create impactful in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences. Recently, Toronto-based Banyan Capital Partners invested in Stagevision to accelerate its continued growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Audio Technician to join the Stagevision team. This role is responsible for leading the setup, operation, tuning, troubleshooting, and strike of professional audio systems for live, virtual, and hybrid events. The ideal candidate brings strong live sound knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage show-site audio execution while maintaining the Stagevision Standard of safety, accuracy, presentation, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, operation, tuning, troubleshooting, and dismantle of professional audio systems for live events, meetings, conferences, hybrid productions, and staged experiences.
• Operate digital and analog audio consoles, wireless microphone systems, playback systems, speakers, monitors, processors, intercom, comms, and related audio equipment.
• Interpret event specifications, show flows, room layouts, input lists, stage plots, equipment lists, and run-of-show documents to ensure accurate audio deployment.
• Complete system patching, gain structure, line checks, sound checks, RF coordination, monitor checks, playback testing, recording checks, and pre-show troubleshooting.
• Lead and support audio crews during load‑ins, rehearsals, show operation, resets, changeovers, and load‑outs.
• Coordinate audio requirements with project managers, producers, technical directors, video, lighting, staging, warehouse teams, presenters, performers, and clients.
• Identify technical, safety, RF, power, connectivity, or schedule risks early and communicate practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate equipment handling, packing, loading, labelling, tracking, and return procedures in accordance with company standards.
• Support post‑event reporting, equipment issue documentation, and continuous improvement of audio processes.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment on‑site and in the warehouse.
• Represent Stagevision with professionalism, leadership, teamwork, and a strong client‑service mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in live event audio, AV production, corporate events, theatre, broadcast, hospitality events, concerts, or a related technical environment.
• Proven experience leading audio setups, show operation, crew coordination, or technical execution on‑site.
• Strong working knowledge of audio signal flow, mixing consoles, microphones, wireless systems, RF coordination, speakers, amplifiers, DSP, monitors, intercom, playback, recording, and live sound troubleshooting.
• Experience mixing front of house, monitors, corporate presentations, panel discussions, general sessions, livestreams, or live performances is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow input lists, stage plots, technical drawings, room layouts, equipment lists, show notes, cue sheets, production schedules, and event run sheets.
• Knowledge of Dante, networking basics, digital audio transport, system tuning, and audio measurement tools is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation; ability to drive company vehicles is an asset.
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift, move, install, connect, and handle production equipment safely in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to following processes, safety practices, and company standards.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A confident lead technician who takes ownership of audio execution from preparation through show completion.
• A calm, solutions‑focused operator who can troubleshoot quickly and lead effectively during live events.
• A team player who communicates clearly and supports coordination across technical departments.
• Someone who values precision, safety, preparation, clean signal flow, professional presentation, and reliable execution.
• A client‑focused individual who understands that clear, consistent audio is central to the overall event experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Full‑time employment opportunity with growth potential in a leading Canadian live events company.
• Health benefits may include extended health, dental, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs, depending on eligibility.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of corporate, live, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced event professionals and technical specialists.

Stagevision is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.