Technician, Conservation and Laboratory

4 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada National Film Board of Canada Full time

Posted: Nov 07, 2023 Closing date of the competition: Nov 21, 2023

**Location**: Montreal (Cousens)
**Flexibility Profile**: On-site
**Salary Range**: 5 - $49,081 to $59,692 (under review)
**Position Status**: Continuous - Full-time
**Position Number**: 00021565
**Division**: Technologies
**Department**: Digitization Plan
**Union Category**: SGCT

Are you passionate about great storytelling, about exploring the issues that matter, about pushing the boundaries in new audiovisual experiences? So are we. As Canada’s public producer and distributor, the National Film Board has been telling the country’s stories and pioneering breakthroughs in virtually every field of audiovisual content since 1939. But to do this, we need a team that truly reflects the richness and diversity of Canada. If you’d like to be a part of this team—and part of the NFB’s incredible legacy—we’d love to hear from you.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**:
Inspects, repairs or restores and evaluates film materials (image and sound). Using systems designed for this purpose, documents and reports data and assessments collected during inspections. Prepares film materials for digitization, keeps the premises and lab equipment clean.

This position offers the possibility of advancement to a Technician, Digitization, Conservation and Laboratory position within the next 24 months.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Using the tools provided (e.g., inspection tables, magnifiers, viewers, etc.), visually inspects image and sound in the various films submitted.
- Assesses all physical aspects of materials, such as the degree of shrinkage, the condition of splices, superficial and deep damage, the level of discolouration or degradation, the condition of sprocket holes, etc.
- Cleans and repairs or restores films, makes splices using guillotine or hot splicers, repairs sprocket holes, replaces or adds leaders, enters the required identification and performs other tasks as necessary for restoring materials to transfer or conservation-ready condition.
- Prepares materials for digitization or transfer by identifying the portions to be scanned; registers beginning and end marks of uptake, counts the number of frames to be transferred and communicates all other relevant information to the technicians concerned.
- Selects the best existing copy of a film for transfer or digitization.
- Handles shrunken films, synchronizes images and optical sound, and compares the synchronization of the different elements to select identical versions, as needed.
- Documents and performs the required data entry in the various computer systems, according to their observations and assessments; confirms information already entered and corrects it as needed; conveys relevant information to the individuals involved for image and sound transfers and digitization.
- Prepares materials for storage according to conservation standards or for subsequent use.
- Processes client orders for copies or according to specific requests.
- Provides technical assistance to clients (filmmakers, etc.) in handling film stock and analog viewing equipment for film material.
- Performs regular maintenance and ensures the premises and equipment are clean; reports anything unusual.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- College diploma in an appropriate discipline, such as Film, Archive Science or Photography;
- Three (3) years of experience handling 16- and 35-mm film negative raw stock;
- Familiarity with hot splicing, cleaning, synchronization and inspection techniques for 16- and 35-mm negative and positive raw stock;
- Excellent knowledge of standards and equipment used in this field;
- Familiarity with 16- and 35-mm magnetic film and ability to inspect and repair it, and to synchronize it with the corresponding image;
- Basic knowledge of computer science for the purposes of data entry into a database system;
- Ability to assess client needs and offer quality service;
- Bilingualism (French and English) is essential.

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**:

- Suitable personal qualities such as good judgement, independence, thoroughness, attention to detail, initiative, organizational skills and sense of accountability.
- The NFB is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Feel free to advise us of any accommodation needs._
- Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._



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