Event Operations Intern

Overview

This internship sits within the Event Operations team at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, supporting readiness for Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors games. The work centres on detailed operational event maps and visual documentation that complement the venue's Operations Handbook. The role is based at the arena during the winter term.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings and operational event maps for Leafs and Raptors games.
• Document back-of-house areas, storage rooms, corridors and staging zones, including where equipment sits before events.
• Walk the building with operational teams to check drawings against event-day conditions.
• Compare space needs and workflows between Leafs and Raptors game configurations.
• Help build a central library of venue drawings and standards for planning, onboarding and training.
• Suggest improvements to workflows, storage and space use within the Event Ready framework.

What you need

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary study in architecture, architectural technology, engineering, construction management, facility management or a related field.
• Strong AutoCAD skills for creating and organising 2D drawings and floor plans independently.
• Able to read architectural and facility drawings and turn field conditions into accurate layouts.
• Strong communication skills for gathering requirements from several operational teams.
• Comfortable working independently and spending time across the arena on walkthroughs.

Schedule

The internship covers the winter term, from 4 January to 23 April.

Pay

The posting lists a compensation range of CAD 34,500 to 45,800.

About Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena is an indoor arena in Toronto that hosts professional sport and entertainment events and includes culinary operations.