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Experience Without Limits Come shape the future of brand experience. At Jack Morton, we design and build head-turning, smile-inducing, impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clients unlock the full value of experiences by turning bold ideas into meaningful connections. That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one. We build on each other's ideas, challenge conventions, and show up for one another every day. Here, you'll do your best work, grow quickly, and partner across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life. This is a place where curiosity drives what’s next, boldness raises the bar, and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it. Experience without limits—in your work, your growth, and your impact. **Must be able to work onsite at our location in Oakville** At Jack Morton, we create extraordinary brand experiences that connect, inspire, and endure. Behind every immersive environment is a team of skilled makers and problem-solvers who bring ideas to life. We’re looking for a Prep Technician Lead (Trade Shows, Exhibits & Events) to play a critical role in preparing and executing exhibit builds with precision, craftsmanship, and leadership. What you’ll be doing As a Prep Technician Lead, you’ll ensure all exhibit structures and components are expertly prepared, assembled, and show-ready whether in our facility or onsite at live events. Lead the in-house staging, installation, dismantling, packing, cleaning, and repair of exhibit structures and components Review staged projects to ensure quality, completeness, and adherence to specifications Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine dimensions and build requirements Oversee the assembly and erection of exhibit structures and related components Travel to event sites to supervise installation and dismantle (I&D) of trade show booths and environments Operate forklifts and aerial lifts (e.g., scissor lifts) safely and effectively Supervise technicians and contractors within the Services team If you can do all that, you have what it takes. It might help if… High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training is a plus 2 + years of experience in exhibit production, staging, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints Hands-on experience with exhibit builds, trade shows, or live event environments Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills Willingness and ability to travel as needed Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion. Jack Morton is an equal opportunity employer; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI-WK1 Requisition #: 2104 We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. ***JOB SCAM ALERT*** We have recently become aware that individuals not associated with Jack Morton have fraudulently used our name – and the names of some of our employees – to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews and to make fake job offers. Any request to schedule an interview and any bona fide offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Jack Morton with an email address “@jackmorton.com” or “@jackmorton.co.uk” or "@impact-xm". We will never require an applicant to provide credit card or banking information to cover any supposed advance costs. If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest that you take appropriate action. Jack Morton takes these activities very seriously and are taking appropriate steps to shut down this fraudulent activity. We urge you to be careful when sharing your personal information and to be aware of scams involving fake job postings and job offers.

What you’ll do

The Prep Technician Lead is responsible for overseeing the in-house staging, assembly, and repair of exhibit structures and components. They will also travel to event sites to supervise the installation and dismantling of trade show booths while ensuring quality and adherence to technical specifications.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in exhibit production or a related field. Proficiency in reading technical drawings and the ability to operate heavy machinery like forklifts and scissor lifts are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Exhibit production
• Staging
• Blueprint reading
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Leadership
• Forklift operation
• Scissor lift operation
• Installation and dismantle
• Project management
• Quality control
• Problem-solving
• Organization
• Trade show operations
• Team supervision
• Inventory Staging
• Curiosity
• Blueprinting
• Engagement Marketing
• Problem Solving
• Technical Drawing
• Technical Training

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Trades
• Construction
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Exhibit Technician
• Set / Exhibit Designer
• Interior Designers and Decorators
• Set and Exhibit Designers