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ROLE: TOUR DIRECTOR (CONTRACT) TEAM: ACCOUNTS LOCATION: OPEN TO LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA Company Overview Salt XC is a fullservice agency with an ambition to earn the worlds attention. Our core philosophy of Connected Creativity grounds us in a crossdisciplinary collaborative approach to ideation and planning that helps unlock the power of different perspectives, delivering new and effective solutions. The best results start with different ideas. Role Overview We''''re hiring an experienced and highly accomplished Tour Director to lead the FIFA Canada Celebrates Tour, a national, multicity touring program across Canada. This is a senior, handson leadership role for someone who thrives on the road and can confidently carry a largescale tour from first loadin to final loadout. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in live event production, national touring logistics, technical oversight, and crew leadership. Our Tour Director will serve as the primary onsite lead, overseeing endtoend production, vendor coordination, municipal compliance, community relations, and client partnership. This role requires a calm, solutionsoriented operator who performs exceptionally under pressure and leads with clarity, accountability, and professionalism. Responsibilities National Tour & Production Leadership Lead and manage all aspects of a multicity national tour from preproduction through final loadout Oversee endtoend asset production, installation, maintenance, repair, and strike Manage builds across diverse environments including streets, parks, parking lots, and other public spaces Supervise technical production elements including AV, staging, power distribution, LED integration, and technical rehearsals Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient site operations at every stop Logistics & Operations Manage tour logistics including crew travel, freight, trucking schedules, and technical equipment coordination Oversee loadin/loadout timelines and onsite execution Ensure proper asset handling, storage, transportation, and maintenance Confidently and safely operate equipment as needed, including forklifts Maintain operational continuity across all markets Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage vendors across staging, freight, AV, staffing, and local production support Liaise with municipal authorities Maintain strong relationships with community partners and local stakeholders Team Leadership & Culture Lead large core touring teams and oversee local crews in each market Recruit, train, and implement clear policies and procedures for consistent execution Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence Maintain composure and inspire confidence in highpressure situations Act as the central decisionmaker and escalation point onsite Client & Agency Partnership Represent Salt XC with professionalism and authority Anticipate challenges and resolve issues before they elevate Experience & Skills 10+ years of experience in live events and national touring programs Proven success managing complex, multicity touring productions Strong production background including AV, staging, power distribution, LED systems, and technical rehearsals Experience executing builds in varied and hightraffic public environments Knowledge of municipal permitting, safety standards, and compliance regulations Demonstrated expertise in vendor management across multiple production disciplines Exceptional people leadership skills with experience managing large teams and local crews Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutionoriented firefighter mindset Strong operational discipline paired with strategic, bigpicture thinking Detailoriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability Comfortable operating forklifts and supporting handson site operations Strong communication skills and confident executive presence Requirements Ability to travel extensively across Canada for the duration of the contract Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules Ability to perform physical production duties, including equipment handling Adherence to all municipal, provincial, and federal regulations Valid drivers license SALT XC OFFERS Competitive company compensation and benefits package Dynamic work environment and support of a growing creative agency with a startup culture Flat corporate structure; youll be collaborating with both your peers as well as senior leaders Fun and progressive company culture A flexible/hybrid work environment combining inoffice collaboration and remote working SALTS VALUES Salt of the Earth: We aspire to be good peoplehumble, hardworking, honest, and kind to one another; fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other Do What Is Right: We dont believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected Earn It: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard workearning the respect of others, the results we deliver, and the praise we receive Make Things Better: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, being curious, passionate, solutionsoriented people who care deeply about what we do Seek Different Perspectives: We believe in embracing differencethe perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr