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Event Rigger - Calgary

Student-Friendly Entry-Level
Company

Encore

Location

Calgary, Canada

Posted

June 02, 2026

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About This Opportunity

**Position Overview**

Responsible for performing rigging activities in a Hospitality or convention center environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP’s. Reports to Lead Rigger or Rigging Coordinator.

**Key Job Responsibilities**

**Rigging**

• Gather and organize all rigging tools and equipment per event needs.

• Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions.

• Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements.

• Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs...