Job details
- JobBank Id: 41878854
- JobSeekr Id: 276447
- Audio Technician
- Calgary, AB
- Full time
- Western Pro Show Rentals Ltd.
- $30.00
- 37.5 to 60 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years - or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Rural area
- Urban area
- Various locations
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Live, special event or ceremonial program
- Equipment operation
- Troubleshooting
Level of expertise
- Maintenance and repair
- Recording technician
- Video editor
- Computer graphics editor
- 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
- Supervise staff
- Supervise technical staff
- Project management
- Perform labouring duties in warehouses
- Operate video recording equipment
- Operate audio-visual equipment
- Leading/instructing groups
- Determine lighting, lenses, camera angles and backgrounds
- Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
- Connect power to audio and visual equipment
- Manage Event Logistics
- Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet
- Assign projects and programs to the purchasing and warehouse departments across the organization
Experience and specialization
Type of service and repair
- Video cameras and projectors
Specialized audio or video systems
- Computer graphic imagery system
- Digital effect sound mastery units
- Computer assisted control editors
Computer and technology knowledge
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- MS Windows
- Audio-visual or videography
- Networking software
Area of work experience
- Live concert production
- Theatre or stage production
- Video production
- Lighting technician
Area of specialization
- Audio/audio-visual
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Tight deadlines
- Work under pressure
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Wellness program