Production Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

Lead Production Supervisor (DPS)

TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

LEAD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, DAVID PECAUT SQUARE

Reporting to the Manager, Festival Logistics, the Lead Production Supervisor, David Pecaut Square is responsible for the coordination and onsite supervision of all equipment, logistical production elements and site management of TIFF Programming, Partner activations and Red Carpet setups on David Pecaut Square

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shall include but not be limited to:
• Work with Assistant Production Supervisor, DPS to follow production schedule and ensure the efficient completion of all production builds and load-ins for DPS
• 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.
• Maintain and enforce industry leading safety protocols and guidelines across all production teams and partners.
• Instruct production assistants and production staff during production builds and strikes
• On-site coordination of production vehicle traffic
• Communicate changes in the production schedule to required parties
• Coordinate load-in and load-out of sponsor activations
• Assist the Logistics team in the supervision of festival operations, as needed, including Fan Zones, programming activations, security operations, and red carpet activities on David Pecaut Square
• Prepare pre-Festival task lists and daily work orders for production assistants in collaboration with Coordinator
• Supervise production staff in the production of David Pecaut Square
• Ensure that production labour is following safety protocol and meeting industry standard safety guidelines, including breaks, working in pairs, and material handling
• Monitor, respond, and escalate safety, security and medical emergencies within Festival Village in accordance with emergency protocols
• Manage break and meal schedules for TIFF David Pecaut Square production staff
• Deliver detailed post mortem notes and post-festival reporting on or before October 1st, 2025.
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE – this position may involve extended hours during Festival, September 4 - 14.

JOB GRADE & SALARY:
• Job Grade 1
• $24/hour

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
• Monday, May 5 to Friday, September 26, 2025

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:
• Education & Experience
• Demonstrated experience in large event or festival production, logistics, or planning.
• Experience with indoor and outdoor event setups and operations.
• Previous festival, theatre, or large event production experience is an asset.
• University degree, college diploma or equivalent work experience
• Skills
• Ability to take a pre-formulated production schedule and plan and understand the needs of an event on a short timeline
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Experience working with vendors onsite
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities
• Ability to prioritize when faced with tight timelines and competing priorities
• Keen attention to detail
• Effort
• Ability to work and respond well in fast-paced and high pressure environments
• Ability to work irregular hours (overnights, early mornings, weekends) as required.
• Being aware of surroundings for extended period of time while operating around vehicles, public, security needs, etc
• Providing service to several people, departments or venues
• Ability to stand, bend and/or lift for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry between 10-35lbs for long periods of time
• Ability to support physical production build of David Pecaut Square as required
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

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 April 7, 2025.

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 e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

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