Audio Visual Technician

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to set up and operate audio/visual equipment for various events. This temporary full-time position based in Winnipeg requires a high school diploma and prior experience in operating audiovisual equipment, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The technician will assist with the broadcasting of meetings and special events while ensuring a professional work environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plans

Training and staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience in the operation of audio/visual equipment.
• Experience working within a political environment would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate electronic and audio/visual equipment for events.
• Liaise with technicians to ensure successful recordings of meetings.
• Assist in training staff on audio and video equipment operation.

Skills

Audio/visual equipment operation

Streaming platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making and judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio/visual control systems

Job description

Recruitment Details

Audio Visual Technician

Department: City Clerks

Designated Work Location: 510 Main Street; On site

Position Type: Temporary, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $1,656.12 - $2,105.79 bi-weekly, as per the Audio Visual Technician Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 126748

Closing Date: February 25, 2026

The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. We also offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure our employees can advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce representative of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented: Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of these equity groups.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general supervision of the Audio-Visual Coordinator, the Audio-Visual Technician is responsible for setting up and operating electronic and audio/visual equipment to facilitate the broadcasting, livestreaming, and recording of Council and Committee meetings, on- and off-site press conferences, and other events, and resolving any related problems.

The Technician also edits and uploads meeting recordings to YouTube and the Decision Making Information System and maintains department audio and video equipment. Other related duties and special assignments consistent with the classification are also performed.

As The Audio Visual Technician Your Duties Will Include

• Assist the Audio-Visual Coordinator to implement all requests for electronic equipment.
• Attend and/or monitor all meetings of Council, Committees, Board of Revision, Pess Conference and Special Events and assist with audio-visual operations to ensure meetings are successfully broadcast, live-streamed and recorded.
• Liaise with television technicians to ensure that Council meetings, press conferences and special events are recorded and/or broadcast.
• Assist in training of operation of audio and video equipment to Departmental staff.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience in the operation of audio/visual equipment, including cameras, microphones, computer control boards, and components for audio/video control room.
• Experience with various streaming platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, etc.
• Experience working within a political environment would be considered an asset.
• Ability to facilitate support and guidance to stakeholders regarding Microsoft or other program needs for presentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent decision making, sound judgement, and work closely with other staff and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential and discreet matters.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate audio visual files and records.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people including external vendors/suppliers, public officials, all levels of departmental, other city staff, and elected officials.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime or alternate hours including evenings and weekends to provide support for events.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents, please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To

Audio Visual Coordinator

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.