Rigging Manager

Encore; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event services company in Vancouver is seeking a Rigging Manager to oversee rigging events, ensuring safety and compliance. Key responsibilities include managing a team of riggers, conducting safety assessments, and coordinating scheduling. Candidates should have significant rigging experience and leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary and requires 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in rigging in the entertainment or production environment.
• 2+ years managing teams of 10+ Riggers.
• ETCP Arena or Theatre certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage rigging events and ensure safety compliance.
• Supervise Rigging Coordinators and develop Riggers.
• Coordinate labor and equipment for events.

Skills

Rigging experience

Leadership and team management

Safety compliance

CAD software knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for the management and safe execution of rigging events in Encore approved rigging venues within assigned region. Approves all Rigging designs using structural data and weight load limits for both internal and external rigging production needs. Schedules labor and supervises team members to ensure they are following the rigging standard operating procedures. This position reports to an Area Manager, Rigging.

Key Job Responsibilities

Staff Development

• In partnership with the Area Manager Rigging, supervise, develop, and mentor Rigging Coordinators, Lead Riggers, and Riggers.
• Hire, train, develop full‑time Riggers, Rigging Coordinators and evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with Encore operations teams on cross training technicians on rigging.
• Develop a pool of part‑time Riggers who can be called upon to provide assistance on a local and regional basis.
• Provide consistent leadership for Rigging Services support to our venue team members.

Safety Compliance

• Complete field assessments regarding rigging safety compliance within assigned region.
• Assist Area Manager, Rigging with periodic site inspections of new and existing facilities and evaluation of safety of existing rigging points.
• Perform load calculations and approve working load limits on all shows and events.
• Utilize CAD software to assist production companies with analysis of weight distributions of suspended loads.

Equipment Compliance

• Review compliance on all provincial regulations and standards pertaining to fall protection.
• Make recommendations and elevate compliance and safety needs to the Rigging leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with annual equipment certification procedures established by ENCORE.
• Provide recommendations to assist in the selection of rigging equipment to best meet the needs of our teams and clients.
• Help review the accepted technical and safety standards within our industry and assist in its implementation.

Equipment/Labor Management

• Coordinate, schedule and supervise all labor and equipment to facilitate the load‑in and load‑out of all events requiring rigging services.

Operations

• Attend major production site visits or other events as necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the show.
• Assist in the creation of ENCORE produced shows to ensure timeline efficiency and standard operating procedure compliance including motor maintenance program, point inspections, training, and ground supported structures and aerial performances.
• Assist in leading and overseeing cross-functional team activities from initial concept to final delivery.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in rigging in either the entertainment, theatrical or production environment, including but not limited to, working as both ground and overhead rigger with ENCORE and its Rigging team.
• 2+ years effectively managing rigging teams, preferably of 10+ Riggers.
• ETCP Arena or Theatre certification preferred.
• Qualified‑Basic Rigging certification.
• Lift certification.
• Lift operation experience.
• Working knowledge of CAD (Auto Sketch, VectorWorks, AutoCAD, LD Assistant or other) software.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with customers and leadership teams.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• 50% travel is required.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Manages Ambiguity

Drive Results

• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals

See The Big Picture

• Financial Acumen

Value People

• Builds Effective Teams

Salary Pay Range: $75,000 - $88,000

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high‑end equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on‑call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by ENCORE based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.