Onsite Live Event Technician - Downtown Toronto

Diversified; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

Basic Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

FSA

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

And much more

Job summary

Diversified is seeking a Live Event Technician to coordinate client requirements for corporate events, including equipment, space layout, setup, operation, and strike. You will guide projects from pre-show through post-show, adopting best practices and new platforms as they arrive.

The role emphasizes hands-on AV/streaming work, client interaction, and collaboration with production teams to deliver high-quality live events.

Qualifications

• This position requires an understanding of technology and strong customer relations.
• 3 to 5+ years of demonstrated production experience is expected.
• Ability to deliver high impact solutions under tight timelines and budgets.
• Self-motivated, energetic and a quick learner in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Set up, move, tear down, operate AV and media studio equipment.
• Operate mobile webcast kits, control rooms, and sound systems for events.
• Respond to client and event coordinator requests for support and resolution.
• Assist with third-party hookup of event rental gear.
• Test, troubleshoot, and escalate issues as needed.
• Fill video control room and production positions such as audio, camera, and TD.

Skills

Tech knowledge

Customer relations

Multitasking

Team player

Time management

Streaming technologies

Education

Four-year degree in Broadcast Production

Tools

AV equipment setup

Job description

About Diversified

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

About Diversified

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What To Expect

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you. As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You’ll Contribute

The Live Event Technician is the liaison between the client and the service provider team for all activities related to a Live Event in a corporate conference centre. The Live Event Technician will coordinate the client requirements for an event including equipment, people resources, space layout, setup, operate and strike. This includes pre-show, day of show, and post-show activities. The Live Event Technician will use their current expertise to transition current offerings to the new platforms and tools as they become available as well as guide clients to utilize best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, Move, Tear Down, Operate AV and Media Studio Equipment
• Operation of mobile webcast kits, control rooms, sound systems for events
• Respond to client and event coordinator requests, issues for support and resolution.
• Assist 3rd party hook up of event rental gear.
• Test, Troubleshoot, and Escalation of any trouble issues.
• Event Mock Testing, Equipment Connections, Configurations, taping and storage of all portable equipment.
• Fill Video Control room and Production Positions such as audio, camera, production assistant, and TD.
• Provide technical support, maintenance, and daily operation in support of productions and events. Duties could include: Pre-Event Planning, Dry Runs, Set Up, Operation of audio board, video camera, microphones, podium audio, integration of presentation and computer technology into house system or external systems. Ability to run lighting, set up wireless microphones, podiums, and studio control booth equipment.
• Assist Clients in familiarizing themselves with meeting best practices and event show flow for overall best presentation outcomes.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer presentation software and troubleshoot in front of live audience of event.
• Provide support for video and audio production recordings either on location or in studio based on needs.

What You’ll Bring

Education/ Certifications

• Four‑year degree in Broadcast Production or related demonstrated experience

Required Skills/Qualifications

• This position requires an understanding of technology, adherence to business office procedures, multitasking ability, as well as providing good customer relations.
• The candidate must have 3 to 5+ years of demonstrated production experience.
• Critical thinking, self-motivation and being a team player is essential to the role.
• Effective and efficient quality of work is required.
• The individual must be able to exercise discretion with respect to sensitive information.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to deliver high impact solutions under tight timelines and budgets.
• The candidate must be motivated, energetic and demonstrate a strong aptitude to learning new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• 5+ Years working in Studio Operations
• 3+ Years’ experience with Streaming Technologies and Live Event Video Capture and Distribution :
• Experience as a Technical Director/Live Productions and Broadcast/Webcast Technologies
• Proven ability to mentor/assist and train clients for successful presentations
• Working with client Producer and production specialist to ensure the team successful executes and delivers live video production webcasts and studio shoots daily.
• Background in streaming technologies, events, live production, and technical options of delivery

Physical Working Environment

• Office, Studio, Clean, Open Cubicle Work, Corporate. Ability to move 50‑75lbs of equipment.

What We Offer

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and dental plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career site or email us at [e-mail].

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.