Description The Royal Conservatory (RCM) is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, and teacher certification. Graduates from its two performance training programs, The Glenn Gould School and The Phil & Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists, regularly perform on major international stages. The RCM is also a leader in the development of early childhood education programs and arts-based social programs, and presents a diverse range of concerts featuring the finest Canadian and international artists in its magnificent performance space, Koerner Hall.

Please visit www.rcmusic.com for more information.

What is the Opportunity?

A member of the Performing Arts team, the Head Video Crew member is a service-oriented individual, providing technical support in a busy production facility, reporting to the Production Manager.

This is a part time contract opportunity for the Fall/Winter to cover a leave during the 2026/2027 season.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

- Performs role of Head Video for events in Koerner Hall as required.
- Supervises or performs technical duties for Lobby, Mazzoleni, and Temerty Theatre events.
- Provides skilled expertise in stage production methods and techniques, including lighting, audio reinforcement and recording, video and rigging techniques.
- Operates video switchers, mixers, and video recording equipment, with specialized knowledge of High Definition and Standard Definition Video systems.
- Applies specialized knowledge of computer systems, including applications for recording, computer presentation systems and facility system infrastructure as it pertains to the performance venues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned with the production team.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in video recording, camera operation, video switching,



and operation of corporate audio-visual events.
- Post-secondary education in Technical Theatre or Event Production, or equivalent experience.
- A knowledge and competency in internet protocols, operation, and web-streaming would be an asset in this position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of requirements / conventions for all performance genres.
- Remains available and responsive to requests for technical advice and assistance from within the RCM.

Wage Rate

- $43.92 per hour

Additional Information

- Availability to work evenings, weekends and shift work as required by concerts and events schedule, within weekly limits. This includes 12-hour work days on show days and load-in days.

- Adheres to dress code as dictated by events.
- Remains available and responsive to requests for technical advice and assistance from within the RCM.
- Some lifting of stage items, musical instruments as required.

Unloading of items from vehicles at loading dock as required. Ability to work at heights (with safety equipment) as required.

- This is a vacancy to cover a current leave.
- AI Disclosure: AI is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and current résumé online (please upload a single file combining both documents) at www.rcmusic.com/about-us/careers-royal-conservatory. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been identified.

The RCM thanks all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RCM is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the RCM’s Human Rights, Inclusion and Equity Policy, accommodation will be provided at any stage of in the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are asked to make their accommodation needs known when they have been contacted for an interview.

📌 Interim Head Crew, Video (Part-Time Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 RCM
📍 Toronto