About the role
Company Summary: “Creating Event Magic” is our core purpose. bb Blanc has become a leader in our industry, executing over 2500 events each year from small meetings and intimate soirees, weddings to large elaborate productions. bb Blanc is a Canadian owned and operated live event company, who has been supplying award winning audiovisual/staging production and live entertainment to both the corporate and social event markets since its inception in 2008.Unmatched creativity and award-winning customer service are what we pride ourselves in and at the forefront of that is our people.
Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to facilitate the organization of client projects. Must have an encompassing background in all elements of event technology, people management and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Provide technical support for bb Blanc Account Managers from the quoting stage to show day
- Assist in translating the client’s vision into an accurate work order, ensuring technical feasibility and appropriate labour requirements
- Prepare detailed project plan and ensure adherence to plan, adjusting as needed
- Perform risk management to minimize challenges and prepare accordingly
- Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of projects
- Maintain constant communication with the Account Manager, client, and others as required
- Responsible to lead, manage, and hold onsite technical crew accountable on all events
- Prepare comprehensive pre and post event documentation as required
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience with Audio, Video, Lighting, and Staging
- Experience as an AV Technician for minimum 3 years
- Experience in project management for minimum of 1 year
- Experience with floorplan software such as AutoCad and or Vectorworks
- Post-secondary education or 2 years’ similar experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Able to lift minimum of 50 lbs
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Must have G class License and access to vehicle
About BB BLANC
bb Blanc is a Canadian owned and operated live event company, whose founder has been supplying award winning audiovisual/staging production and live entertainment to both the corporate and social event markets for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 2008, and with “Creating Event Magic” as our guiding philosophy, bb Blanc has become a leader in our industry, executing over 2500 events each year from small meetings and intimate soirees to large elaborate productions. Servicing Ontario and Canada, bb Blanc has worked in almost every hotel, convention center and unique event venue across the Greater Toronto Area.
Each event is a custom-tailored program that meets our client’s vision and budget. Our team of professionals has delivered specialty programming for meetings, conferences, trade shows, product launches, awards/fundraiser galas, fashion shows and more. We don’t take any detail, no matter the size or scope, for granted. From the moment you walk through our doors we are committed to making your event experience unique, one that showcases your vision and personal touch. After all, this is your event and we are proud to professionally assist you in ensuring it is a success.
bb Blanc is well represented in the community by our commitment to the industry’s associations. We are active members of Meeting Planners International (MPI), Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM), Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executives (CHMSE), Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), International Live Event Association (ILEA) and Tourism Toronto. Other organizations include The Better Business Bureau (BBB), The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and the Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association (CPDJA).
About the role
Company Summary: “Creating Event Magic” is our core purpose. bb Blanc has become a leader in our industry, executing over 2500 events each year from small meetings and intimate soirees, weddings to large elaborate productions. bb Blanc is a Canadian owned and operated live event company, who has been supplying award winning audiovisual/staging production and live entertainment to both the corporate and social event markets since its inception in 2008.Unmatched creativity and award-winning customer service are what we pride ourselves in and at the forefront of that is our people.
Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to facilitate the organization of client projects. Must have an encompassing background in all elements of event technology, people management and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Provide technical support for bb Blanc Account Managers from the quoting stage to show day
- Assist in translating the client’s vision into an accurate work order, ensuring technical feasibility and appropriate labour requirements
- Prepare detailed project plan and ensure adherence to plan, adjusting as needed
- Perform risk management to minimize challenges and prepare accordingly
- Coordinate internal and external resources for the flawless execution of projects
- Maintain constant communication with the Account Manager, client, and others as required
- Responsible to lead, manage, and hold onsite technical crew accountable on all events
- Prepare comprehensive pre and post event documentation as required
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience with Audio, Video, Lighting, and Staging
- Experience as an AV Technician for minimum 3 years
- Experience in project management for minimum of 1 year
- Experience with floorplan software such as AutoCad and or Vectorworks
- Post-secondary education or 2 years’ similar experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Able to lift minimum of 50 lbs
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Must have G class License and access to vehicle
About BB BLANC
bb Blanc is a Canadian owned and operated live event company, whose founder has been supplying award winning audiovisual/staging production and live entertainment to both the corporate and social event markets for over twenty-five years. Since our inception in 2008, and with “Creating Event Magic” as our guiding philosophy, bb Blanc has become a leader in our industry, executing over 2500 events each year from small meetings and intimate soirees to large elaborate productions. Servicing Ontario and Canada, bb Blanc has worked in almost every hotel, convention center and unique event venue across the Greater Toronto Area.
Each event is a custom-tailored program that meets our client’s vision and budget. Our team of professionals has delivered specialty programming for meetings, conferences, trade shows, product launches, awards/fundraiser galas, fashion shows and more. We don’t take any detail, no matter the size or scope, for granted. From the moment you walk through our doors we are committed to making your event experience unique, one that showcases your vision and personal touch. After all, this is your event and we are proud to professionally assist you in ensuring it is a success.
bb Blanc is well represented in the community by our commitment to the industry’s associations. We are active members of Meeting Planners International (MPI), Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM), Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executives (CHMSE), Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), International Live Event Association (ILEA) and Tourism Toronto. Other organizations include The Better Business Bureau (BBB), The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and the Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association (CPDJA).