Technical Services Coordinator

Req ID: 28776
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/25/2026

Job Summary

The Technical Services Coordinator handles the event specific details of a production, as well as the day-to-day maintenance requirements of the production systems and infrastructure. During the preproduction phase, Coordinators are evaluating system effectiveness and designing changes alongside coordinating repairs to ensure all systems are operating at full efficiency. Coordinating repairs and sourcing rental equipment to ensure continuity of service for all clients.

Coordinators work with the clients to ensure that production needs are documented, and equipment and budget impacts have been identified. Coordinators also provide venue tours and guidance on production elements to ensure a seamless event.

The Technical Coordinators must demonstrate expert level proficiency in one production related discipline and have an advanced understanding to provide oversight of the technical production teams as they execute event plans during festivals and events. Working with the Supervisor, Technical Services they ensure that all required documentation has been submitted and approved, and that all post-event reports and evaluations are submitted according to established timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Event Production Coordination (60%)

• Coordinate the set-up and operation of production equipment and systems in all City of Mississauga Culture facilities
• Actively operate specialized production equipment
• Create and collect technical information packages ensuring that production plans are accurate and follow all guidelines and policies
• Meet with clients and production staff to review available facilities and amenities ensuring that all client production needs are captured in relevant documentation
• Coordinate weather contingency plans and actively monitor onsite conditions to ensure plans are enacted in a timely fashion and required messaging is communicated to the appropriate staff and stakeholders
• Provide expert level troubleshooting to part time staff and external clients
• Review Riders and other technical documentation to develop production budgets, advising clients on technical requirements and budgets impacts
• Modify control system programming as required to meet other departmental obligations

System Design and Maintenance (10%)

• Develop and create schedules, system designs, drawings, line drawings, wire schedules and termination of production systems for maintenance and life cycle replacement/upgrades
• Coordinate and assist with the functional programming of installed systems ensure stakeholder individual’s needs are met. Modify programming as required
• Ensure systems and production designs are compliant with all current codes and other regulatory guidelines and are approved by Supervisors when required
• Perform emergency and routine maintenance of equipment and infrastructure

Training and Development of Staff (15%)

• Coordinate and conduct training sessions for part time staff, contractors and volunteers on the effective and safe operation of production equipment and systems

Facilities (15%)

• Perform regular inspections and maintenance of different production related work areas ensuring they meet all requirements and City standards

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Technical Theatre Production or 10 years of relative experience
• Experience with single purchase fly systems
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Productions and production staff
• Expert level knowledge of at least one aspect of theatre, concert production, broadcast
• Strong background in concert and Theatrical Rigging, Audio and Lighting Production for Concerts, Events and Broadcast
• Requires lifting of supplies/materials 75 – 100lbs
• Working at heights, boom lift, Scissor lift license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD/Sketch up, and other industry standard software. DiGiCo, ETC EOS, Newtek Tricaster, GrandMA2/3, Dante, Optocore, Mosaic Pharos, ArKaos Media Servers, DLive, Wireless Work Bench, Brightauthor, Adobe Editing Suite, NDI, Capture Visualizer
  

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 80,567 - $ 107,426
Grade: E
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Work Location: Living Arts Centre
Organization Unit: CMS/Technical Services, Tm 2
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation & Culture Division , Culture & Events
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates

Candidates are expected to complete interviews independently to ensure an equitable assessment. The use of AI-generated responses, AI assistants, transcription tools, or third-party coaching technologies during interviews is prohibited, unless supported by an approved accommodation and may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.