Part-Time Audio Visual Technician

TD Place; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports and entertainment venue in Ottawa is seeking an A/V Technician responsible for setting up and supporting A/V systems during live events. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma and 2-5 years of relevant experience in A/V operations. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in high-pressure environments are essential. This role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Dynamic team environment

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of operational experience in A/V systems for live events.
• Ability to assist in A/V infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Strong understanding of IT networking systems integrating with A/V.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate A/V systems for corporate events.
• Provide on-site support during live events.
• Work with teams to ensure quality delivery of A/V services.

Skills

Customer service skills

A/V systems operational experience

PC knowledge - MS Office 365

Knowledge of digital audio mixing consoles

Broadcast streaming understanding

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Broadcast video switchers

RS-232 and RS-485 equipment

Job description

Overview

As a member of the IT Team, the A/V Technician will ensure the setup and tear down of broadcast and corporate A/V equipment. Additionally, the A/V Technician will complete patching on live event days and provide support during live events for the Stadium, Arena as well as any support for smaller corporate events taking place onsite.

What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

AV Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external parties to ensure proper setup of A/V systems before and during events.
• Provide hands-on game-day support to the senior A/V techs.
• Assist with broadcast camera setup for live events as directed.
• A/V set up and operation for press conference, staff meetings and corporate client events.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and venue production teams with a focus on excellent customer service and venue system technical expertise.
• Assist with A/V infrastructure maintenance and repair as directed by the senior A/V techs.

IT Responsibilities

• Assist with general IT networking systems that integrate with A/V systems such IPTV, IP Networking, Network/VLAN patching knowledge.
• PC knowledge – MS Office 365, Windows 10/11, display extending.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What’s Needed

• Degree or diploma in relevant field or acceptable combination of skills and experience.
• 2-5 years of operational experience of A/V systems during a broad range of live events such as national sporting events, press conferences, concerts, corporate A/V and other live entertainment.
• Strong customer service abilities, work ethic and positive attitude.
• Operational knowledge of digital audio mixing consoles and broadcast video switchers.
• Understanding of broadcast streaming encoders and decoders.
• Working knowledge of RS-232 and RS-485 serial data communication equipment.
• Able to work in a high pressure, tight deadline, physically demanding work environment.

Why OSEG?

Aside from working with one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, you also have the ability to make a meaningful and powerful impact on the entertainment industry in Ottawa. Working at TD Place will provide you with a competitive health benefits plan, dynamic team environment and the ability to continuously learn and grow.

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67's. We are also home to the Ottawa Charge, Athletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.

Interested? Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/