Audio Visual

**Organization Background**:
Holland Christian Homes Inc., is a dynamic, innovative organization that provides a full continuum of care to individuals in a Christian atmosphere. It consists of two long term care homes and 6 assisted living/independent living apartment towers located in Brampton.

We believe that individuals requiring our services have the right to a lifestyle that adequately meets their physical psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. These services are provided by fully qualified professional staff who deliver care using a holistic approach to provide quality care and quality of life to individuals.

**Position Summary**:
The Audio-visual technician will work from Sunday - Thursday and is responsible to install and maintain cable converters and IPTV receivers in tenant’s apartments and in resident’s rooms, run the live streaming for live events and for the postproduction of these events, cut and edit of video from different video sources, record meetings and presentations with video cameras, maintenance and repair of equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, lighting and sound mixing equipment as, video recorders. The Audio-visual technician is responsible to coordinate the content and scheduling of the company’s various display screens for Digital Signage, coordinate graphics used in displays and provide technical support for teleconferences. To coordinate all audio-visual events outside the halls which include being responsible for the setting up, operating, coordinating of the event/s. The Audio-Visual technician will also be expected to assist in halls when the requirement is necessary. To oversee the general maintenance and ensure daily operations of audio and video equipment are in functional order, which include but are not limited to projectors, speakers and TV’s. He/she will perform related additional duties as required and assigned and assist needs of users and volunteers under direction of the Director Facilities and IT Manager.

**Specific responsibilities include**:

- Oversee operation and quality of AV technology to ensure equipment is in good condition
- Run A/V, Live stream equipment using multiple cameras
- Use software like Adobe Premiere to put together post production videos
- Upload Videos of events online for the community
- Evaluate equipment needs and notify IT Manager of need to repair or replace as well as contacting relevant service providers to complete repairs
- Plan, organize and implement the maintenance and operation of performance-related equipment at the various venues, including lights and lighting console, sound equipment, video projector, cameras, microphones, sound console, speakers, special effects equipment, rigging system, IT equipment, Livestreaming and other technical systems used during events, rehearsals, performances, and academic assessments
- Program and run sound equipment, lighting equipment, video projector, IT equipment, rigging controls and other technical systems during performances and productions
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems with production equipment, monitor scene shop workspace and the security of all equipment
- Setup of equipment, including AV equipment, P.A systems
- Utilize proper safety practices and procedures in lines with A/V equipment, and ensure all people understand safety
- Maintain a variety of files and records of equipment and manuals in conjunction with the Technology department
- Ensure that sufficient spares are stocked to maintain or replace equipment for which responsibility is held, including consumables
- Be on site to assist in performances and deal with technical emergencies or issues as required this may include after hours
- Operate and support sound mixing desk when required
- Perform other related duties as requested by the IT manager

**Qualifications**:

- 3 or more years’ experience in a related field
- Ability to test audio and visual equipment and perform basic troubleshooting
- Principles, methods, materials, equipment and tools used in technical operations
- Operational characteristics and techniques used in, sound, rigging equipment and live stream
- Operations, services and activities of technical operations for live stream and A/V programs
- Experience using postproduction software for video and sound editing
- Experience using various digital signage solutions
- Experience with Live streaming technologies like Black Magic or Tricaster is advantageous
- Experience with sound mixers and P.A systems
- Experience with basic signal flow for audio control
- Basic principles of operational characteristics of computer hardware and software
- Clear TB test, annual flu immunization (unless medically exempt)
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
- The Job Description will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations_

**Disclaimer**:In keeping with Long Term Care reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later requ