Audio Visual Technician

Solid Sound; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional AV production company in Whitehorse, Yukon, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Audio Visual Technician. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AV systems, event production, logistics coordination, and staff management. This full-time role involves setting up and maintaining AV systems for various events, providing leadership, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in professional AV production.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts or rigging systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, lighting systems for events.
• Manage technical crews and supervise junior technicians.
• Coordinate equipment logistics, transport, and scheduling.

Skills

Technical expertise in AV systems

Event production experience

Logistics coordination

Staff management

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Audio Visual Technology

Tools

Digital audio consoles (e.g., Digico, Allen & Heath)

Projection equipment

LED walls

Dante / AV-over-IP systems

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Solid Sound Reinforcement (SSR) is seeking a highly experienced Senior Audio Visual Technician to join our team in Whitehorse, Yukon. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in AV systems, alongside strong experience in event production, logistics coordination, and staff management. You will play a key role in the delivery of corporate events, festivals, and digital content production throughout the territory and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain audio, video, lighting, and broadcast systems for live and recorded events.
• Manage technical crews and supervise junior technicians during productions.
• Coordinate equipment logistics, transport, rigging, and scheduling for projects.
• Maintain inventory and service schedules for AV gear.
• Collaborate with clients, producers, and creative teams to fulfill technical needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and network-based control systems under pressure.
• Ensure safe operation and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to AV and production staff.
• Support video recording, streaming, and post-production when required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or certificate in Audio Visual Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in professional AV production.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Experience with production logistics (transportation, rigging, planning).
• Strong working knowledge of digital audio consoles (e.g., Digico, Allen & Heath), projection, LED walls, and Dante / AV-over-IP systems.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts or rigging systems.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license required (Class 3 with air brake endorsement is an asset).
• Experience in remote or northern settings is an asset.

Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$35.22 per hour

Work Location: In person