Audio/video Technician

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Our company is the largest commercial cinema integrator in Canada. As a leader in the design, deployment, optimization, management, and maintenance of commercial cinema projection & sound equipment we can meet the needs of clients on a national scale, while providing local support. We are 100% Canadian-owned, and operate nationally supporting cinema chains, independent theatres, multipurpose venues, post secondary institutes, and government venues. The experts that make up our team stay at the forefront of the changing technology landscape through continued training, complex client projects, and company support.

We are looking for a Projection & Sound Technician based in Ottawa to provide on site installation, maintenance, & service for commercial cinemas, and potentially Audio Visual projects.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Effectively undertake and complete technical duties associated with the installation of projection, sound & automation equipment in cinemas, multipurpose theatres & a range of other venues. Work to technical safety standards, and ensure the Client is satisfied. Provide a sign off on all work completed.
- Effectively undertake and complete technical duties associated with the preventative maintenance and requested service of projection, sound & automation equipment in cinemas, multipurpose theatres & a wide range of other venues.
- Effectively undertake and complete technical troubleshooting duties associated with any “On-Call” or Remote Assistance work as required or assigned.
- Effectively undertake and complete any Diagnostic Analysis, Repair work or other activity as requested. Ensure that all paperwork/reports & other relevant documentation is completed thoroughly & accurately.
- Participate in the “On-Call” Rotation (including evenings, weekends and National Holidays). Rotation period is typically from Friday to Thursday. Attend to emergency service requests as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Good electrical and electronic skills. Ability to understand basic electrical theory and safe troubleshooting skills. Additional certifications in electronics, manufacturers courses (ie. Crestron, QSC, etc), or Audio Visual Technology (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I) are desirable for the position. Specific training will be given for the products we supply and service.
- Knowledge of the technical requirements of installing and maintaining projection, sound & automation equipment. Or alternatively knowledge of Audio Visual installation and service requirements.
- Up to date knowledge of projection, visual display, automation and sound, or audio visual technology, equipment and capabilities.
- Good IT skills - including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Windows and Linux systems, Networking.
- Ability to engage professionally with clients, colleagues and others.
- Attention to detail, and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Able to work under tight deadlines, and cope under pressure.
- Possess a valid drivers license, personal vehicle, and the willingness to use personal vehicle for transportation (with provided compensation for travel and mileage)

**Salary**: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Mask wearing where required by the customer

Application question(s):

- Do you own a vehicle that you are able to use to commute to and from sites? (compensation will be provided)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- technician: 1 year (preferred)
- applicable: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person