AV Technician

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University is seeking an Audio Visual Technician within the Events, Theatre and Hospitality Services team. The role supports performances and other events across multiple venues and handles setup, live sound, recording, and hybrid meetings under supervision.

The position is flexible with a variable schedule, offering hours from three per shift up to 35 per week, and reports to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma or journeyman ticket required.
• 2–3 years of previous experience and specific job training.

Responsibilities

• Works events as a general Audio Visual Technician.
• Provides set up for non-performance activities in classrooms such as instruction meetings or rehearsal.
• Ensures the Lead is informed of needs to support performance activities.
• Records and submits chargeable time and resources for invoicing.
• Performs live sound reinforcement and digital recording/video for events.
• Performs and/or assists with live streams and hybrid meetings.
• Maintains AV equipment and performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Audio Visual

Live sound

Digital video

Event support

Education

Two-Year Diploma or Journeyman Ticket

2–3 years of experience

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

Job Title

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD07 Administrative Services VII (Salary Grade 24)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

3/16/2027

Location

About this Position

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About the Role

Working within the Events, Theatre and Hospitality Services area, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

The Audio Visual (AV) Technician reports to the General Manager, Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts and is under the direction of the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations who is responsible for supervision and direction relating to hours of work, work assignment, client needs, technical operations and maintenance. The AV Technician provides specialized technical support and staffing within the scope of the MRSA and guidelines established by the Manager, Theatre and Performance Services. The AV Technician is responsible for supporting events in the Ross Glen Hall, TransAlta Pavilion, Hal and Marnie Wyatt Atelier, TransCanada Amphitheatre and other locations further known as the \"Performance and Event Venues\". Also provides set up and operation for non-performance activities in performance venues such as instruction or rehearsal. Assists with the coordination of knowledge and information base for equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works events as a general Audio Visual Technician


• Provides set up for non-performance activities in classrooms such as instruction meetings or rehearsal


• Ensures that the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations is appropriately informed as to the needs to efficiently and safely support performance activities in the Performance and Event Venues


• Records and submits to the Lead, Technical Theatre Operations, details of his or her own chargeable time, material and physical resources used in the production of events for invoicing or charge-back purposes


• Performs live sound reinforcement, digital sound recording, digital video recording, video presentation and computerized presentations


• Performs and or assists with event live streams and hybrid meetings


• Assists with digital video recording, video presentations and computerized presentations


• Performs maintenance of AV specific equipment and performs some regular routine and/or required maintenance of production related equipment under the supervision of Lead, Technical Theatre Operations.


• Maintenance includes both performing physical repairs and maintaining digital assets and record ie. the organization and distribution of archive video and audio recordings;

Qualifications

• Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent or Journeyman Ticket


• 2 - 3 yearsof previous experience and specific job training

Salary: $33.61 - $42.53 per hour

Closing Date: December 31, 2026 or until suitable candidates are chosen

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority.

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About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .