Audiovisual Technician

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking an Audiovisual Technician to lead high-quality AV support for events and communications. The role covers live, hybrid, and virtual productions across OPP facilities, ensuring exceptional service and technical reliability.

The position emphasizes advising stakeholders, maintaining standards, and exploring new technologies to enhance event quality and user experience.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge operating audiovisual equipment for live/on-site/hybrid/virtual events.
• Experience with senior leadership presentations and complex productions.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements for events.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert audio and visual support for live, hybrid, and virtual events.
• Assist with modernization, operation, maintenance, and optimization of audiovisual technology.
• Deliver professional support for leadership communications, ceremonies, conferences, training, and public events.
• Advise stakeholders on audiovisual requirements and accessibility considerations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions.
• Conduct pre-event testing, equipment inspections, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain audiovisual standards and best practices.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies to improve event quality.

Skills

Audiovisual equipment operation

Live event support

Troubleshooting under pressure

Technical advisory

Tools

Streaming/production software

Audio/visual systems

Job description

Apply By:Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Corporate Communications Bureau - Events and Public Relations

City:

Orillia

Position(s) language:

Job term:

2 Temporary Up to 12 months, with possible extension

Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same?

The Corporate Communications Bureau is looking for an Audiovisual Technician to lead the delivery of high-quality audiovisual support for events and communications across the organization. From supporting senior leadership presentations to managing complex live and virtual productions, you will be trusted to provide expert technical guidance, troubleshoot issues under pressure, and help shape the future of audiovisual services within the OPP.

Please note: The successful candidate will be expected to work out of 777 Memorial Avenue, Orillia five (5) days a week.

There are two positions available:

• Temporary, 12 months - Full Time, 36.25 hours per week
• Temporary, 12 months - Irregular/On call, zero to 36.25 hours per week, depending on operational requirements, with no guaranteed hours.

About Us:

The Events and Public Relations Unit is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering official Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) events that support operational priorities while also upholding the organization's traditions, values, and proud heritage. This includes managing ceremonies on behalf of the Office of the Commissioner, awards presentations, bridge dedications, leadership events, and other significant organizational functions. The unit also coordinates the scheduling and support of ceremonial groups, including the Commissioner's Own Pipes and Drums, the Ceremonial Unit, and the OPP Chorus.

To learn more about the Ontario Provincial Police, visitOPP.ca

About the job

• Provide expert audio and visual support for live, hybrid, and virtual events across the OPP.
• Assist with modernization, operation, maintenance, and optimization of audiovisual technology in OPP facilities and event spaces.
• Deliver professional support for leadership communications, ceremonies, conferences, training sessions, and public-facing events.
• Advise stakeholders on audiovisual requirements, accessibility considerations, and technical solutions for successful event delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize disruptions during high-profile and time-sensitive events.
• Conduct pre-event testing, equipment inspections, and risk assessments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Develop and maintain audiovisual standards, procedures, and best practices to support consistent service delivery.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies and enhancements to improve event quality and user experience.

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
• Must hold a valid G-class driver's license

Audiovisual Expertise

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a wide range of audiovisual equipment, systems, and technologies used in live, on-site, hybrid, and virtual event environments.
• Expertise in audio, video, lighting, staging, switching, editing, graphics, teleprompting, livestreaming, and presentation support technologies.
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements, tools, and best practices to ensure all participants can fully engage in events and presentations.

Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and operational challenges in fast-paced, high-profile event environments.
• Ability to proactively anticipate and assess risks, develop contingency plans, and implement effective solutions under pressure to ensure uninterrupted event delivery.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including members, event organizers, vendors, presenters, and senior leadership.
• Ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences while providing exceptional client service in high-pressure environments.

Advisory and Client Support

• Ability to independently assess client needs, recommend appropriate solutions.
• Initiative to proactively identify opportunities to improve the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of audiovisual support for OPP events.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high standard of audiovisual support for the OPP while exercising sound judgment and initiative with minimal supervision.

Don't meet every qualification?

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

• About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
• If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
• Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)
• 1 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 12 months, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.