Manager, Event Production

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end‑to‑end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world‑class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

We are currently seeking a detail‑oriented, solutions‑driven Manager, Event Production to lead the coordination and execution of event operations from the back‑of‑house perspective. This position serves as the primary contact for promoters, production crews, and touring personnel, ensuring that all venue departments are aligned to deliver smooth, safe, and successful events.

This role pays an annual salary of $65,000–$80,000.

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays).

This position will remain open until May 1, 2026.

TD Coliseum is now open and operating as a reimagined, state‑of‑the‑art venue, proudly rooted in the history and energy of Hamilton. Hosting world‑class concerts, sporting events, and special events, TD Coliseum, First Ontario Concert Hall, and The Studio play a vital role in the region’s cultural and economic landscape. As the venue enters this exciting new chapter, we are seeking passionate professionals who thrive in fast‑paced, high‑impact environments and are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for every fan.

• Serve as the lead event production manager and back‑of‑house contact for assigned concerts, family shows, sporting events, and special events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all production‑related aspects of assigned events, including advancing technical requirements, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with venue policies and safety regulations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with departments such as Operations, Security, Fan Experience, Engineering, Ticketing, and Marketing to ensure all event needs are met efficiently and professionally.
• Oversee all event logistics, including production schedules, CADing, floor plans, VIP plans, rigging, staging, security, staffing, loading dock coordination, and artist/tour requirements.
• Collaborate closely with promoters, tour managers, production teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the event lifecycle—from advance through settlement.
• Conduct pre‑event meetings and distribute detailed event sheets to all departments.
• Provide on‑site supervision and decision‑making during event load‑in, run‑of‑show, and load‑out, serving as the central operational point of contact.
• Act as a primary point of contact in emergency situations as liaison between touring staff, venue staff, and emergency services.

• Coordinate internal resources to support technical, hospitality, and operational needs of incoming events.
• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Ticketing, Security, Fan Experience, and contracted vendors to ensure readiness and responsiveness.
• Anticipate potential issues and adapt plans in real‑time to maintain show quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Execute venue tours for potential and existing clients.
• Compile event requirements and schedule details in data sheets to distribute internally to various departments and externally to selected stakeholders.
• Work closely with Union Staff, create crew calls that meet venue and touring requirements.
• Create event estimates based on touring production, crew, and staffing needs.
• Maintain records of all expenses affiliated with events, ensuring final costs align with estimated expenses.
• Be familiar with collective agreements for unions with jurisdiction within the venue.

• Develop strong working relationships with promoters, artist teams, and production vendors. Demonstrate an acute sensitivity to client and artist needs, proactively solving…