Media Specialist 3

Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately and is due to vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the creative development of multimedia projects as assigned under the direction of Project Leads and with the support of Media Specialist 2s including audio, video and post production services in compliance with Board policies and procedures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To produce photography, graphic arts, videography, video motion graphics and other media materials ensuring compliance with Copyright, Corporate identity and branding applications at all schools, Board conferences, events and related production activities.

To provide multimedia production services, including post-production for media content utilizing a variety of digital editing systems, including meta-tagging and multiple format authoring (e.g. podcasting, DVD authoring, webcasting, etc.).

To provide media support to all Board departments in collaboration with Public Affairs/Communication/Information Technology/Printing Services.

To support the creative development, deployment and maintenance of on-line/web based productions using current web development tools.

To support the research, development and implementation of new media initiatives.

To provide system level training and support for media development as required.

To work with clients on the development, design and production of media resources under the direction of the Project Leads.

To monitor the day-to-day maintenance of equipment needed to perform the job, including maintaining appropriate levels of supplies.

To work as an active member of the Multimedia/Learning Resource Services team.

To attend meetings as required.

To attend professional development sessions/training as required.

To perform other duties as assigned.

LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to the Associate Manager, Corporate Communications - Creative Services

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Secondary School Graduation Diploma with two years of post-secondary education in media production is required.

Minimum two years related work experience is required.

Strong working knowledge of audio and video capture and production is required.

Strong working knowledge of Mac digital editing systems, including Adobe Creative Suites, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro or equivalent is required.

Working knowledge of media hardware, wiring and integration is required.

Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Valid driver’s license (G Class) is required

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees: If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and EPIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the EPIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

On-line applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

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