Photography Department Coordinator

Edge Imaging; Burlington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian photography company is looking for a Photography Department Coordinator in Burlington. Responsibilities include maintaining photography equipment, training photographers, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate has a photography degree, relevant experience, and excellent organizational skills. The company offers personal days and benefits in a fun and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid personal days

Benefits

Fun work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant photography experience preferred.
• Must meet company criminal check requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service photography equipment including inventory.
• Train and support photographers.
• Oversee equipment management and documentation.
• Provide training, mentoring and feedback to photography teams.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities

Experience working with children

Excellent computer skills with Office 365

Education

Photography degree or diploma preferred

Tools

Canon Cameras and Lenses

DSLR Remote Pro

Visatec and Hensel Lights

Job description

Photography Department Coordinator

Reports to: Photography Manager

About Edge

Edge Imaging is the leading Canadian school Photography Company. Edge is made up of over 400 employees with countless years of digital capture and school photography experience. Our state‑of‑the‑art photo lab and customer care centre are located in Burlington, Ontario. Servicing over 2,300 schools across Canada. Edge Imaging is committed to prompt, efficient, friendly service and quick turnaround times.

We proudly remain 100% Canadian owned and operated. As a result of our growing business, we are looking for a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.

The role

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and servicing all photography equipment including inventory and maintaining a clean and organized storage area. This role will also help to train and support photographers in the field as needed.

What you will focus on

• Photograph as assigned, in the Territories or Studio for all programs
• Provide support for photographers as needed, including but not limited to: Photography department written workflows and processes, Technical and Program support according to photography department manuals
• Responsible for overseeing equipment management, including but not limited to: Creating, interpreting and providing supporting documentation that will be used for tracking, inventory, organization, storage, maintenance, repairs and part purchases and depreciation of required photography equipment, including photographer distribution of equipment allocation to the Territories.
• Responsible for Photographer training and development, including but not limited to: Field supervision, training, mentoring and quality images and providing regular and consistent feedback to photography teams in quality control, support, and mentoring. Communicate photography department matters in all the ‘train the trainer’ photography training sessions to new and returning photographers in various territories through the development and maintenance of photography manuals and detailed knowledge of all Edge Imaging photography programs and procedures to support the Photography Manager and Territory Managers in the implementation of these programs. Collaborate with the Photographer Manager, Territory managers, Leads and Senior Photographers to provide locations and appropriate equipment needed for photography training the highest standards of professionalism and be a consummate ambassador for the Company. Gain a thorough knowledge of the Company’s field production systems and procedures in order that assistance and/or instruction can be given for all field jobs, so that it can be completed in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with Company policy utilizing the systems and processes designed for that purpose. Demonstrate strong problem solving and dispute resolution capabilities as it pertains to effectively and efficiently dealing with staff, customer and school client issues in a manner that promotes and enhances the Edge Imaging Brand
• Other duties as assigned by the Photography Manager or their designate

What we’re looking for

• Photography degree or diploma preferred
• 2 years of Edge Imaging field photography preferred or relevant experience
• Ability to deal with multiple and changing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience working with children is an asset
• Available to travel to the main office in Burlington on a regular basis
• Available to travel to all areas where Edge accounts are located
• Available for evening and weekend shifts
• Excellent computer skills with a good understanding of Office 365
• Good knowledge of instant printers
• Good knowledge of all Edge Programs
• Excellent understanding on Edge Capture and DSLR Remote Pro
• Excellent Understanding of Canon Cameras and Lenses
• Excellent understanding of both Visatec and Hensel Lights
• Experience with packaging and shipping fragile items
• As part of the employment criteria, individuals need to meet company criminal check requirements; must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Hours to Work

• Monday-Friday, 40 hrs / week

What’s in it for you?

• Paid personal days
• Benefits
• Fun and work hard play hard environment

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Head office location: Burlington, ON
• Fast paced office environment
• School environment from Kindergarten to University
• Travel required within Canada
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs
• Ability to push up to 60lbs using appropriate equipment provided
• Ability to stand, walk, bend repetitively for extensive periods of time
• Have access to a reliable vehicle
• A valid driver’s license and car insurance is required

We would like to thank all applicants in advance. Should you be selected for an interview you will be contacted directly. Edge Imaging is committed to diversity and accessibility. Should you require an accommodation due to disability please contact hr @ and we will work towards a solution.