AV Technician

Matrix Video Communications; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid benefits

Paid holidays with Christmas time off

Company laptop and cellphone

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

DEIB focused workplace

Job summary

Matrix Video Communications in Winnipeg is seeking an AV Technician to install, configure, and troubleshoot integrated AV systems on client sites. You will interpret drawings, BOMs, and schematics, perform low-voltage wiring, rack setups, and projector installations, and coordinate with project teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in audiovisual integration, with preferred post-secondary electronics/broadcasting education and CTS/CTS-I or vendor training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of audiovisual integration experience.
• Post-secondary education in Electronics, Broadcasting, or relevant field preferred.
• Crestron/Extron/AMX programming/configuration experience and Avixa CTS/CTS-I certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs, drawings, and project scope for site activities.
• Read schematics and architectural blueprints.
• Perform onsite AV installation including low voltage wiring, rack setup, projector and screen installations, speakers and control systems.
• Perform cable pulls, solder, crimps, and terminate AV and network cables.
• Perform complex installations (anchoring, cable mounts, uni-strut).
• Maintain daily communication with Scheduler, Installation Manager and Account Managers on status of project and task lists.
• Troubleshoot AV issues and provide solutions.
• Willing to work overtime as needed (time in lieu) to meet client promises.
• Willing to travel out of town for overnight project assignments.

Skills

Low voltage systems

Schematic reading

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Project installation

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Mentoring

Education

Post-secondary electronics/broadcasting

Avixa CTS or CTS-I certification

Tools

Crestron

Extron

AMX

QSC

Dante

Job description

Matrix Video Communications is a Canadian audiovisual and media production solutions company that was established back in 1994. The changing pace of technology has created a number of opportunities as well as challenges, and we are proud to have continued to work together as a team to grow and innovate throughout the decades. Some of our audiovisual solutions include videoconferencing systems, digital signage solutions, video walls, split–meeting room configurations, and more. Come join our awesome Winnipeg team as an AV Technician and be a part of our story! The Audio Visual Technician role will require the candidate to perform installations in addition to troubleshooting and basic configuration and loading of programs onto AV related equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review Bill of Materials, Drawings, Project Scope and prepare for site activities
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints
• Perform comprehensive, onsite audio-visual installation including low voltage wiring, rack setup, projector and screen installations, speakers and control systems.
• Perform cable pulls, solder, crimp and terminate audio, video and network cables
• Perform complex installations (anchoring, cable mounts, uni-strut)
• Maintain daily communication with Scheduler, Installation Manager and Account Managers on status of project and task lists
• Troubleshoot AV issues and provide solutions
• Willing to work overtime as needed (time in lieu) to meet promises to clients
• Willing to work out of town as overnight travel will be required

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work and think independently and work under tight deadlines
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints
• Knowledge of low voltage systems and signal flow for audio, video and control
• Troubleshooting, quality checks, servicing abilities, problem solving abilities
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Willing to mentor Junior level installers

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of audiovisual integration experience
• Post-secondary education in Electronics, Broadcasting, or a relevant field is preferred
• Crestron/Extron/AMX programming/configuration experience preferred
• Avixa CTS orCTS-I Certification
• Industry recognized training: Crestron, Biamp, Extron, QSC, Dante

Safety:

• Bondable, clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and work on ladders and lifts
• Trade certifications: WHMIS, fall arrest, scissor lift and other safety Certifications

Company Benefits:

• Join our team and work for a well established family owned business!
• We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits, including coverage for Dental, Vision, Health (including paramedical services such as massages, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc.), Critical Illness Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
• Paid holidays, flex days, with additional paid time off during Christmas.
• Fun days to keep all our employees connected whether they are in office or onsite.
• Company-provided work laptop and cellphone to support your work activities.
• Employee Assistance Program dedicated to supporting personal health and well-being.
• Lots of training and development opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employer with a focus on creating a diverse, equal, inclusive, and belonging (DEIB) work environment.
• Great employee discount programs with our leading partners (Telus, Perkopolis, Co-Operators, etc.).
• And much much more!