Audiovisual (Av) Technician

Spruce Meadows Ltd-Calgary, Canada

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience
    Work setting:

  • Rural area
  • Sport venue
  • Live, special event or ceremonial program
    Level of expertise:

  • Maintenance and repair

  • Assistant
  • Technician
    Tasks:

  • Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment at concerts and live events

  • Operate audio-visual or electronic equipment
  • Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment and edit video tape after production
  • Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input
    Computer and technology knowledge:

  • MS Windows
    Area of work experience:

  • Live concert production

  • Television broadcasting
  • Theatre or stage production
    Security and safety:

  • Driver's validity licence check
    Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Public transportation is not available
    Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fast-paced environment

  • Attention to detail
  • Sound discrimination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Tight deadlines
  • Work under pressure
    Personal suitability:

  • Efficient interpersonal skills

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
    Screening questions:

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    Other benefits:

  • Free parking available

  • Parking available