Camera operator

Star Nation; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 87,753,000 - 110,318,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Nation in Richmond Hill, ON is seeking a Camera Operator who will operate video recording equipment and a specialised camera to capture advertisements, television programming, music videos, and films. The role requires forming filming sequences, adjusting camera settings, and ensuring proper equipment setup.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, fluent English, and at least 5 years in a related field.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Flexible in nature.
• Accurate.
• Good team player.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Client focused.
• Dependable.
• Reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate video recording equipment.
• Operate a specialised camera.
• Determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
• Adjust focus, exposure, lighting, and other camera settings.
• Select and set up camera equipment.
• Label and record the contents of exposed film.
• Complete report sheets.
• Test, maintain, and store equipment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Video recording equipment

Specialised camera

Job description

Star Nation based in Richmond Hill, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Camera operator who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Star Nation
Position: Camera operator
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $35.00 hourly for 35 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Richmond Hill, ON

Level of Expertise: Operator, Director of photography – film

• The candidate will be required to operate video recording equipment.
• The candidate will be required to operate a specialised camera.
• The candidate will be required to determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
• The candidate will be required to adjust focus, exposure, lighting, and other camera settings.
• The candidate will be required to select and set up camera equipment.
• The candidate will be required to label and record the contents of exposed film.
• The candidate will be required to complete report sheets.
• The candidate will be expected to test, maintain, and store equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be flexible in nature.
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be a good team player.
• The candidate should have excellent oral communication.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate should be reliable.

Film or Video Production Experience

• The candidate should have prior experience with advertisements, television programming, music videos, the motion picture and film industry, documentaries, and features.

Work Setting

• The candidate will be required to work in a video production company, a motion picture production company, a television network and/or station, and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.

Security and Safety

• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate’s driver’s licence should be checked for validity.
• The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
• The candidate must have a Confidential security clearance.
• The candidate must have an Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

Work Samples

• The candidate must provide examples of completed work.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
• The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
• The candidate must perform manual dexterity tasks
• The candidate should have an eye for details.
• The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
• The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
• The candidate should be able to distinguish between similar and dissimilar sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
• The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.

Work Location Information

• The candidate will be required to work in various locations.

Training Specialization (creative and performing arts)

• The candidate must be skilled in videography, film arts, cinematography, and broadcast technology.