Senior Manager, Theatrical Projects in Toronto, Ontario at TO LIVE
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Employment Opportunity
Senior Manager, Theatre Projects
Toronto, Canada
TO Live’s Capital Projects Department has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and resourceful team-player who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on, and collaborative environment in the full-time role of Senior Manager, Theatre Projects.
Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, the Senior Manager, Theatre Projects, will manage assigned capital projects, with a focus on theatre systems, within TO Live. The ideal candidate will have a background and/or familiarity in performing arts venues, building operations and capital projects.
KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead or assist in the creation of capital project tender documents.
- Coordinate contractors where applicable.
- Lead project budget preparation, scheduling and monitoring processes.
- Create and manage the development of critical paths, planning, implementation, process and work back schedules to support capital projects.
- Manage all capital construction activities (e.g. renovations, inspections, contractor and architect meetings, permitting activities, project close-out and building commission activities, calendars, mandated reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that all phases of projects are completed within specifications and with minimal interruption to site personnel.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records.
- Ensure projects and contractors work around day-to-day activity without interruptions to the TO Live tenants, guests or productions.
- Engage and contract consultants as required.
- Act as a liaison for TO Live with other City of Toronto Departments and Agencies
- Other tasks as assigned.
INTEGRATED RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTEXT
- Ensure TO Live processes and policies are adhered to.
- Ensure all Contractor Performance Evaluations are completed and issued for applicable TO Live projects to consistent standards.
- Oversee the implementation of larger building systems within capital projects to ensure consistency of approach.
- Assess and evaluate production infrastructure, systems, and equipment across all venues.
- Develop multi-year plans and budgets for systems upkeep and replacement.
- Implement systems and equipment upgrades using project management principles.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for projects intersecting with theatre infrastructure and systems.
- Maintain strong internal and external relationships to resolve technical production challenges.
- Ensure consistent theatre system and equipment preparedness.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Project management experience working with project teams with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience in authoring tender documents.
- Knowledge of theatre infrastructure as it relates to building materials, systems and state of good repair standards.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities, develop plans, meet deadlines and manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis.
- Minimum 10 collective years of experience in similar positions.
- Experience in a unionized environment.
- Clear evidence of good judgment, reasoning ability, problem solving skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Results oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire trust.
- Highly organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software is a strong asset.
- Practical knowledge of employment, labour and occupational health and safety laws.
- Experience in municipal procurement policies and procedures is an asset
- Experience in working with CCDC documents is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project an asset.
- PMP Certification a very strong asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Variable and occasional long hours including nights and weekends.
- Variable hours of work depending on performance and event schedules.
- Consistent ability to interact with a wide range of temperaments.
- Travel between all three TO Live venues.
THE ORGANIZATION:
TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at: Current Openings | Recruitment
No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres to, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.
We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Our recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence tools. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Date Posted: May 29, 2026
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026
Start Date: ASAP