Part-time Technician (Casual) Creative Technology Services

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is seeking a Part-Time Support role to assist in the Creative technology Services department. This position involves managing an equipment room, lending equipment to students, and ensuring items are tracked and returned in good condition.

The incumbent provides front-line customer service, maintains equipment, and offers technical or operational demonstrations to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Two year post-secondary Diploma in Multimedia, Television Broadcasting, Photography, Film or related field.
• Up to three years' experience in a client service environment, preferably related to photography, television, film, or multimedia.
• Practical work experience in Photography, Television, Film and/or Multimedia as lab technician or photographer.
• At least one of the two years should include purchasing and inventorying supplies and equipment with maintenance/repair.
• Requires a working knowledge of computers

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory, inventory software and safe storage of equipment and supplies for the programs
• Provides front-line customer service to students of various programs
• Maintains equipment
• Provide technical or operational assistance, instruction and/or demonstration to students, Faculty, and part-time staff
• Assists in the procurement of equipment and supplies
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Client service

Conflict resolution

Computers

Education

Diploma in Multimedia

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Department: Business Administrator's Office

Position Type: Part-Time Support

Salary Range: $19.69 - $22.89 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Anticipated Start Date: (not specified)

Length of Contract: 12 Months

Posting Closing Date: August 30, 2026

Land Acknowledgment: Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

As part of a team working under the direction of the Manager, Creative technology Services, the incumbent provides technical expertise and support to students and staff of the various programs and Continuing Education courses in the Faculty. The incumbent assists in maintaining an equipment room and loans equipment to students while ensuring equipment is tracked and returned in good working condition.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that equipment is properly maintained and repaired as necessary, and that the facilities are kept tidy and organized.

Key Duties

• Manages inventory, Inventory Software and safe storage of equipment and supplies for the programs


• Provides front-line customer service to students of various programs


• Maintains equipment


• Provide technical or operational assistance, instruction and/or demonstration to students, Faculty, and part-time staff


• Assists in the procurement of equipment and supplies


• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) year post-secondary Diploma in in Multimedia, Television Broadcasting, Photography, Film or related field


• Up to three (3) years' experience in a client service environment, preferably related to photography, television, film, or multimedia


• Practical work experience in the field of Photography, Television, Film and/or Multimedia as a lab technician or as a photographer


• At least one (1) of the two (2) years' should include purchasing and inventorying supplies and equipment along with maintenance and repair of such equipment


• Requires a working knowledge of computers


• Client service skills


• Conflict resolution skills

Location

This position requires on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy (subject to change).

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