audiovisual (AV) technician

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Hospitality industry

Level of expertise

  • Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Operate electronic equipment that transmits radio and television programs or motion pictures
  • Operate electronic equipment that transmits video conferencing or multimedia presentations
  • Set up equipment for scheduled production
  • Supervise other technical staff
  • Operate mixing, dubbing, editing machinery and equipment
  • 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

Experience and specialization

Specialized audio or video systems

  • Electronic music and sound simulators
  • Film to video transfer system
  • Digital effect sound mastery units

Area of work experience

  • Live concert production
  • Music recording industry
  • Television broadcasting
  • Theatre or stage production
  • Video production

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits