TO Live’s Operations department is currently accepting applications for a Stage Door Security person. This is a part-time hourly position with hours per week scheduled subject to business requirements and programming calendar for an experienced and outgoing team player who will deliver exceptional service.

The position of Stage Door Security reports to the Director of Facilities and could be stationed at any TO Live venue. This position works a varied schedule including weekdays, weekday evenings, weekends and Holidays. Candidates must have a flexible schedule.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Monitor the security of the building by conducting regular patrols; ensure all exterior doors are secure; completing shift logs and preparing incident reports as required; assess building operations issues that occur once operations staff has left the building; resolve and/or elevate in accordance with established procedures

Monitor security clearance for all personnel entering the venue through the stage door, including cast, crew, staff and clients by issuing and checking security passes and credentials against an authorized list as required

Respond to fire/life safety system alarms in accordance with the Fire Plan

Maintain security by issuing and collecting keys and access cards/fobs; maintaining log of restricted access keys

Respond to general telephone calls to stage door from public, patrons, staff

Facilitate receiving of deliveries and show vehicles by controlling access to the loading docks. Ensure appropriate management staff is aware of deliveries and the risk from the lack of security in the venues delivery holding area





Prepare daily shift reports; maintain other records and documentation as required

Conduct “rounds” when the building is “dark” (unoccupied) to ensure building is secure; monitor physical plant to ensure any malfunctions are reported to the “on call” operator

Function as the point person for all “lost and found” articles

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

General knowledge of mechanical systems

Good interpersonal and oral communications skills

Ability to write basic reports using Microsoft Word and Excel

First aid, CPR and AED training

Experience in a security or stage door position

Possess current Ontario Security Guard License (valid or in-view)

Must be able to stand for approx. 50% of the shift

Must be able to work in isolation

Must be able to conduct foot patrols of the facility

Must be able to operate telephone, radio and life safety monitoring equipment

Displays high initiative and requires minimal supervision

Working Conditions

Variable and sometimes long hours including nights, weekends and on-call shifts.

Daily physical activity including substantial stair climbing and walking

Travel and work within all three TO Live venues

The Organization:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall,



the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres to, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering cutting-edge ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Our recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence tools. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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📌 Stage Door Security (part time) (Ontario)
🏢 TO Live
📍 Ontario