Production Manager

Under the direction of the Vice President of Marketing, the incumbent oversees the production of entertainment, stage operations, showroom operations, and related entertainment venues/areas such as lounges.

• Keep track of event budgets and contractual agreements as advance and events are in motion.
• Scheduling of Production staff, Audio, Lighting, Video, Stagehands, Riggers, Runners, and other technical roles for each event.
• Assists in development and administration of capital, operating, and staffing budgets.
• Develops policies and procedures related to Entertainment & Promotions Department to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Provides appropriate long-range plans as required.
• Implements, oversees, and insures accurate inventory control for all entertainment equipment.
• Ensures similar accurate accounting of all labor and related costs for all acts.
• Maintains professional relationships with all artists.
• Supervisory requirements: interviews, hires, trains, schedules, appraises, and supervises all directly assigned personnel.
• Knowledge of the Hard Rock policies, procedures, and operations.
• Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Ability to read and comprehend industry periodicals and write detailed reports, memos, or letters.
• Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in unique situations.
• Required to become proficient with department specific computer programs.
• Physical demands: this position requires periods of sitting, writing, standing, lifting (10-30lbs), walking and keyboarding.
• Working conditions/environment: entertainment environment; hectic fast paced, often crowded and noisy, sometimes smoke-filled (haze and special effects).
• Other duties assigned.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent; Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Three (3) to Five (5) years in live entertainment in a large venue or touring experience preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must possess excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities. Bilingual in French written and oral is an asset
• Must be able to analyze Marketing and Promotions data.
• Ability to function in non-standard situations where some judgment must be exercised.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word is required.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD preferred
• General computer troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Must be able to continuously maneuver around the office and property, often standing for long hours.
• Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.
• The ability to push, pull and lift 10-30 lbs. and bend, stoop and reach.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move throughout the business (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear.
• Ability to obtain impressions through the eyes.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds / 25 kilograms.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to operate potentially hazardous equipment.

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please contact Human Resources at hrnotify@hrcottawa.com if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.