AV/MM Technician

Altis Technology; Quebec; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Gatineau/Ottawa is seeking a Mid-Tier AV/Multimedia Technician for a five-month, on-site contract across two museum locations. The role covers installation, testing, and maintenance of AV systems within public exhibition spaces.

You'll handle projectors, displays, audio gear, and interactive systems, with routine inspections and user support. A diploma in AV or related tech is required and eligibility for security clearance is necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on AV installation, integration, maintenance, or support.
• Diploma or certificate in AV or entertainment technology, or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and dismantle AV equipment (projectors, displays, speakers, amps).
• Perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting in exhibitions.
• Respond to tickets, assist users, escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support AV integration projects and ensure neat cabling installation.

Skills

Hands-on AV installation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

AV or entertainment technology certificate

Tools

Q-SYS

Structured cabling

Networking

Job description

Location: Gatineau and Ottawa, ON/QC (100% On-site, across two locations)

Language: English communication skills, written and spoken, required. French communication skills, written and spoken, preferred.

Duration: Approximately 5-month contract, December 15 to May 14

Background Check Requirement: Eligibility to obtain enhanced reliability security clearance

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on AV professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and bringing interactive experiences to life? We’re looking for a Mid-Tier AV/Multimedia Technician to support audiovisual systems across two prominent public‑sector museum locations in the National Capital Region.

What’s In It for You

• Join a collaborative, supportive team that values technical curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Gain hands‑on exposure to diverse AV technologies and unique exhibition environments.
• Benefit from structured onboarding, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to develop your technical skills.
• Enjoy a predictable full‑time schedule of 7.5 hours per day, with occasional overtime.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll install, configure, test, and dismantle AV equipment, including projectors, displays, speakers, amplifiers, and interactive systems.
• You’ll perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across exhibition spaces.
• You’ll respond to technical support tickets, assist users, and raise complex issues when needed.
• You’ll support AV integration projects, ensuring equipment installation and cabling are neat, organized, and functional.
• You’ll maintain equipment inventories, organize stockroom supplies, and assess hardware for replacement or upgrades.
• You’ll collaborate with AV specialists on exhibition installations, equipment modernization, and special projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in AV installation, integration, maintenance, or technical support, ideally in commercial AV, education, live events, broadcast, or similar environments.
• Practical knowledge of projectors, displays, audio distribution, amplifiers, digital video signals, and structured cabling.
• Basic familiarity with AV control systems such as Q‑SYS, network connectivity, computer hardware, and ticketing systems. Advanced programming is not required.
• Diploma or certificate in AV or entertainment technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 15 kg and obtain fall‑arrest or scissor‑lift certification if required.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.