Technical director

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Cavalia presents its third reinvented edition of Illumi - A New Dazzling world of Lights, the largest multimedia sound and light event in the world.

Illumi – A New Dazzling world of Lights is a magical, fairy, and extraordinary nighttime adventure created by thousands of larger-than-life light structures.

Come shine with us:

- A unique event in the world

- A magical and stimulating environment

- A school of skills

- The possibility to evolve

- A team of passionate people

- Competitive salaries

- Social events

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Technical Director is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality and proper operation of the event, its installations, and personnel. The Technical Director shall be called upon to direct all technical disciplines related to the operation of the show. The Technical Director shall work in close liaison with all other Directors to manage city runs operations as well as plan and coordinate transfers between cities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan the set-up operation and tear-down of all technical and scenic equipment: video, lights, sound, special effects, scenic elements, arena footing and stage construction, scenic and acrobatic rigging,
• Supervise the set-up in accordance with the engineering norms and standards, and ensure public safety,
• Supervise and direct a team of technical specialists for each department to ensure the integrity and quality of the event as defined by the original creators,
• Manage resources, budgets and schedules, and coordinate with all departments to respect deadline and event requirements,
• Plan and manage the transportation of the complete inventory of technical equipment and mobile infrastructures,
• Manage a maintenance schedule for all equipment to assure its proper function at all times,
• Analyze and recommend solutions to upper management for dealing with each site’s specificity in accordance with the show requirements and quality standards,
• Work with the technical team to develop and maintain a safe working environment by leading the departments in conforming to all established safety policies and procedures,
• Be on call for special events, during rehearsals and training, as wells as for evening events.
• Participate in set-up and striking of the electrical stage devices and equipment, as well as its maintenance and packaging for transportation
• All other related tasks;

PREREQUISITES:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Technical Director;
• Knowledge of transportation requirements and loading;
• Experience in managing a team of technical specialists;
• Experience with equipment used for performing arts productions, such as: audio, video, Lighting, special effects, and scenic;
• Working experience with regulatory safety codes and norms, demonstrated abilities to identify, safety issues, implement solutions and policy to assure industry safe working practices;
• Demonstrated abilities of risk assessment and management;
• Ability to navigate different Cad platforms, Microsoft Office;
• General understanding of aggregates and construction materials;
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays;

Type d’emploi : Temps plein, Permanent

Salaire : 50 000,00$ à 100 000,00$ par an

Horaire :

• Disponibilité la fin de semaine
• Du Lundi au Vendredi
• Quart de jour
• Quart de Nuit