Equipment Manager

Mount Royal University; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking an Equipment Manager for the Broadcast and Journalism department. The role involves managing all gear inventories for students and coordinating bookings with Checkfront and SCS, in a flexible schedule that may include irregular shifts.

The Equipment Manager hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, with limited pick-up/drop-off times. The position emphasizes professional standards and reliable gear readiness.

Qualifications

• Organizational, technical and troubleshooting skills required.
• An ability to prioritize and be proactive.
• A self-starter who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Track and thoroughly assess all gear being checked out/in.
• Proactively monitor booking schedules and manage Checkfront and SCS email account.
• Ensure all battery powered equipment is charged and ready for the next user.
• Report any equipment problems/loss/damage.
• Contact students, instructors and staff regarding issues with bookings.
• Ensure equipment room is organized, tidy and secure.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues where possible.
• Inform students of booking/loan policies and procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Duties must be completed using the utmost of professional standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical troubleshooting

Multitasking

Proactive prioritization

Job description

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Job Title

Equipment Manager

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

4/30/2027

Location

About this Position

About the Role:

Working within the Broadcast and Journalism department,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 Equipment Manager will manage all Broadcast/Journalism video camera kits, light kits, DSLR kits, audio kits and accessories for all Broadcasting (BMS) and Journalism (JDM) students.

The Equipment Manager’s desk hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. The office will be closed outside of those hours and equipment pick-up/drop-off will not be available. The first pick-up/drop-off time is at 8:30 am (Mon-Fri) and the last pick-up/drop-off time is 4:50pm (Mon-Fri).

Responsibilities:

• Track and thoroughly assess all gear being checked out/in,


• Proactively monitor booking schedules and manage Checkfront and SCS email account in a detailed manner


• Ensure all battery powered equipment is charged and ready for the next user,


• Report any equipment problems/loss/damage


• Contact students, instructors and staff regarding issues with bookings (late returns, cancellations, missing or damaged gear, etc)


• Ensure equipment room is organized, tidy and secure


• Troubleshoot equipment issues where possible


• Inform students of booking/loan policies and procedures


• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


• Duties must be completed using the utmost of professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Organizational, technical and troubleshooting skills required


• An ability to prioritize and be proactive


• A self-starter who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 per hour

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

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [e-mail] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

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 .