Technical Supervisor - Fairmont Vancouver

Encore Can; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event services is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee floor operations and ensure customer satisfaction. This role will involve leading a technical team, managing equipment operations, and delivering excellent customer service while fostering staff development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of audio visual experience required.
• Internal applicants must be Technical 1-Star Certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team ensuring operational efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during events.
• Train technicians on service expectations.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Position Overview

The Technical Supervisor leads floor operations with a focus on customer service, staff leadership and development. The Technical Supervisor directly leads the technical team to ensure operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction. This role may also participate in location administrative duties in support of onsite operations and for career development. This position reports to the Director of Event Technology, Director of Operations, or Operations Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.
• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
  
  

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
• Meets with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.
• Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.
• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.
  
  

Training/Staff Development

• Assists in training technicians on all floor activities and on hotel and ENCORE service expectations.
• Serves as a mentor for new hires.
• Models and reinforces a positive working environment centered around company values.
  
  

Operations Management

• Organizes the daily floor activities to ensure the timely set up, refresh and removal of equipment.
• Performs daily floor management including directing the workflow of technicians and assisting management with labor needs and scheduling.
• Ensures the equipment sheets are updated and properly completed.
• Works with team to establish coordinated communications for the management of events.
• Attends venue meetings as needed (example = banquet event orders or pre-event conferences)
  
  

Equipment Maintenance

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to keep it presentable and in good working condition.
• Leads the team in proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Participates in physical inventory count processes as requested.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred
• 3-5 year of audio visual experience is required
• Internal applicants must be Technical 1-Star Certified before applying. External applicants will validate and achieve their Technical 1-Star Certification within 60 days of start date
• Knowledge of technical theory
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Experience leading workflow and team members
• A valid driver’s license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles
  
  

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

• Hospitality
• Ownership
  
  

Do The Right Thing

• Manages Ambiguity
  
  

Drive Results

• Directs Work
• Achieves Goals
  
  

See The Big Picture

• Financial Acumen
  
  

Value People

• Builds Effective Teams
  
  

Hourly Pay Range: $28.30 - $34.88

The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.

For more information on our Competency Group, refer to the Competency Based Talent Management page on Encore Connect by searching for the title or copy & pasting this URL Link (https://psav.sharepoint.com/sites/HR/SitePages/Competency-Supported-Talent-Management.aspx).

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio-visual equipment and electrical components and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Events Services

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