Coordinator, Festival Street - Toronto, Canada - Toronto International Film Festival

Description

We are currently hiring for the position of:
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, FESTIVAL STREET & DAVID PECAUT SQUARE

Responsible for the coordination of logistics, equipment, and supplies for the production, operations, and site management of TIFF programming and partner activations for Festival Street and David Pecaut Square.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shall include but not be limited to:

• Act as an on-site TIFF representative for logistics and production activities
• Manage delivery, setup and install of all rental equipment and supplies as required.
• Ensure the festival site is built to plan, while maintaining the production schedule.
• Coordinate food vendors and patio extensions.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment at all times, and ensure accurate returns.
• Maintain and enforce industry leading safety protocols and guidelines across all production teams and

partners.

• Maintain relationships with property owners, community partners, the City of Toronto, sponsors, and

other stakeholders regarding site set-up, access, and use.

• Supervise production assistants and production staff
• On-site coordination of production vehicle traffic
• Maintain and enforce industry leading safety protocols and guidelines across all production teams and

partners

• Communicate changes in the production schedule to required parties
• Coordinate load-in and load-out of sponsor activations
• Assist the Festival Street team in the supervision of festival operations, as needed, including Fan Zones,

programming activations, security operations, and red carpet activities.

• Other duties as assigned

JOB GRADE & SALARY:

• $24.00 /Hourly

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

• May - September 27, 2024

WORK LOCATION:
Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

• Weekly in-office requirements:
• Minimum 2 days (November to May)
• Minimum 3 days (June to October)

Festival Office Requirements:
Full Time during Festival


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree, college diploma or equivalent work experience
• Previous festival, theatre, or large event production experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in large event or festival production, logistics, or planning.
• Experience with indoor and outdoor event setups and operations.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Experience obtaining bids and working with vendors
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience and knowledge of city regulations, departments, and services a strong asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based file sharing
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Desire and ability to take initiative and coordinate projects
• Ability to work and respond well in fast-paced and high pressure environments
• Understanding and commitment to creating a superior product
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
• Ability to maintain efficiency while working under multiple, strict and tight deadlines
• Keen attention to detail
• An inquisitive, open-minded type, who seeks out new ways to support the development of the
• organization
• Ongoing awareness of industry trends
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF's Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of MONDAY APRIL 8,

CLOSING:
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.

TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

Please send any questions via email only to

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested


Reference:
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