Audio Visual Technician
/ORGANIZATION:
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
DEADLINE:
Open until a suitable candidate is found
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become a global leader in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From its home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends its campus—artists, leaders, and thinkers—to unleash their creative potential.
WEBSITE:
http://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=BANFFCENTRE&cws=39&rid=5787
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends its campus—artists, leaders, and thinkers—to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda)—comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations—as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Métis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, who help us steward this land, and who honour and celebrate this place.
The Opportunity
The Audio Visual Technician provides a complete range of audio-visual services and equipment to meet a variety of user requests from all areas of Banff Centre, including clients, visiting artists, and faculty.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and book all equipment requests, verify equipment integrity, deliver and set up equipment according to client specifications, test functionality, and troubleshoot as needed.
Sign out equipment for tracking and billing purposes and retrieve equipment both on and off campus.
Manage overbooking of equipment, retrieve items after client use, inspect for damage, and verify integrity upon return.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
Meet or confer with clients to determine equipment needs, research creative solutions, and provide operation instructions as required.
Serve as a dedicated technician/operator when needed.
Deliver excellent customer service to all clients.
Address identified security, safety, or operational issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum one year of formal post-secondary training in computing, electronics, or a related discipline.
Minimum two years of experience in all aspects of audio-visual delivery and production, including design, setup, operation, and minor maintenance of AV systems and equipment.
Competence in the setup and operation of AV and specialized computer equipment and software used in recording, production, and duplication of audio and video content.
Strong clerical skills for preparing quotations, invoices, and booking/tracking equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Special Requirements
Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Employment Terms and Benefits
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Annual salary: $44,345.60 – $46,571.20, based on experience, for a 40-hour work week.
Access to benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and participation in a defined benefit pension plan.
Additional benefits include transitional staff housing (based on availability), professional development, Employee Assistance Program, health care spending account, staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts, and an onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate (first month free for new staff).
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please visit: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=BANFFCENTRE&cws=39&rid=5787. Applications for the Audio Visual Technician position will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates offered a position will be required to obtain a clear criminal record check before a final job offer is made. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.
REMUNERATION:
$44,345.60 – $46,571.20 per year, based on experience.
