Technical Services Representative, Delta Ottawa City Centre (Union)

Encore Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

On-site work

Job summary

Encore Canada is seeking a Technical Services Representative to set up, operate, and dismantle audio visual equipment at events and client venues. You will service trade shows, hotel conventions, and staging events, ensuring all equipment is prepared and tested prior to show time.

Ideal candidates have 2–3+ years in customer service or hospitality and AV experience, with a valid driver’s license. Occasional heavy lifting, travel to events, and on-site coordination may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 2+ years in a similar role OR a post-secondary diploma in a relevant domain.
• 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience preferred.
• 2-3+ years of audio visual experience required.
• Setup knowledge of AV equipment listed in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and dismantle AV equipment at events.
• Service trade shows, hotel conventions, and staging events.
• Verify completed purchase orders and ensure equipment readiness.
• Load/unload trucks and lift heavy equipment.
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment before events.
• Prepare reports on events per company procedure.
• Represent the company professionally on-site.
• May lead a TSR team and coordinate freelancers when required.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary diploma in AV or related field

Tools

Portable Sound Systems

Wireless Microphones

Audio Cassette and CD Players

LCD Data Projectors and Monitors

Computer Interfaces and Switchers

Betacam and VHS Players

Large Projection Screens and Scaffold towers

Industrial Video Cameras

Video Lighting Equipment

Simultaneous Translation Equipment

Fastfold Screens

Cameras

Risers/Staging

Job description

Position Overview

The Technical Services Representative plays a key-role in the operations as he\u2019s set up, operating and dismantling audio visual equipments.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, and dismantling audio visual equipment at events as assigned.
• Servicing trade shows, hotel conventions, and staging events.
• Verify completed purchase orders and that all required equipments were prepared.
• Loading and unloading trucks; requires to lift heavy equipment.
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Perform various control testings and troubleshoot equipments before the assigned event.
• Sitting for lengthy periods to operate equipment in meeting rooms (could be at least four hour stretches lasting all day)
• Walking during trade shows.
• Driving defensively – cube vans and panel vans
• Driving long distances (or as a passenger).
• Handling equipment with care.
• Complete reports on events as per company procedure
• Representing the Company in a professional manner
• As required, act as Lead TSR which consists of coordinating a team of TSR and freelancers and act as the on-site resources for the client and operations department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma combined with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position or a post secondary diploma in a relevant domain
• 2-3+ years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of audio visual experience is required.
• Set up knowledge of the following equipment is required:
• Portable Sound Systems ( speakers, mixers and equalizers )
• Wireless Microphones
• Audio Cassette and CD Players
• LCD Data Projectors and Monitors
• Computer Interfaces and Switchers
• Betacam and VHS Players
• Large Projection Screens and Scaffold towers
• Industrial Video Cameras
• Video Lighting Equipment
• Simultaneous Translation Equipment
• Fastfold Screens
• Cameras
• Risers/Staging
• Strong Client Service and interpersonal skills
• Professional Appearance and behavior
• Able to work under pressure with tight delays
• Analytical and problem resolution skills
• Organizational Skills
• Valid driver\u2019s license

Competencies (by Core Values)

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership

Do The Right Thing

• Instills Trust
• Safety Conscious

Drive Results

• Action Oriented

See The Big Picture

• Tech Savvy

Value People

• Communicates Effectively

Hourly Pay

$20.61

Work Environment

Warehouse

Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by ENCORE based in a warehouse environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the Warehouse, work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.