Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is hiring a
Site Technician

Summary

The job is for a permanent Site Technician position at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. The role involves maintaining site infrastructure, participating in setup and tear-down of equipment, supervising quality, cleanliness, and safety on site, and working with various teams such as Tent, Electrical, Welding/Plumbing, Site Carpentry, and Mechanical.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical diploma in one of the following fields: electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, carpentry, mechanics and/or tent maintenance
• Recognized skills in plumbing, welding, carpentry, mechanics, electrical, HVAC and/or tent maintenance
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of workplace safety and fall prevention
• Ability to work high above the ground
• Ability to drive a forklift and operate other heavy machinery
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure
• Flexibility and autonomy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software for Windows
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, fluency in French is an asset
• Available to tour full-time and to work in foreign countries

Responsibilities

• Participate in the maintenance of site infrastructures
• Take part in all work, action and operations connected with the marking/setup/tear-down of INFRA equipment on site
• Supervise quality maintenance, cleanliness and safety on site
• Carry out all other tasks assigned by the Site Operations Director
• Apply CDS standards and procedures for a safe working environment
• Assist with setup and tear-down of INFRA equipment
• Work on a rotating schedule with each site operations team: Tent, Electrical, Welding/Plumbing, Site Carpentry and Mechanical
• Assist in site marking
• Supervise supernumerary personnel during setup and tear-down and for special projects
• Participate in show call and/or morning inspections on site
• Help to maintain the quality, cleanliness and safety of the site

Preferred Qualifications

Tour experience an asset

Benefits

• A variety of events used to enhance your experience. We are known for our great sense of coming together
• A lot of challenges to boost your career
• A group insurance program
• The chance to travel the world and meet new people!!