Audio-Visual Production Technician

Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The House of Commons’ Digital Services and Real Property is currently looking to staff the Audio-Visual Production Technician position(s). 

This position requires on-site presence five (5) days per week.  

The Digital Media Operations team supports parliamentary communications through the Parliamentary Television Network. The team delivers live broadcasts of House of Commons Chamber sittings and committee meetings, streams proceedings to parliamentary websites, collaborates with CPAC, and provides the technical production for House of Commons and Senate proceedings and other parliamentary events. 

As an Audio-Visual Production Technician, you will contribute to the delivery of multimedia services that enable parliamentary proceedings and events. Working under the guidance of a Television Director or Team Lead, you will install, test, operate and troubleshoot teleconferencing, videoconferencing, audio-visual and broadcast systems. You will coordinate with parliamentary clients, technical teams and external partners to support the production of House of Commons, Senate and committee proceedings, caucus meetings and special events. During live broadcasts, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality productions by coordinating technical elements such as audio, video, graphics and camera operations. 

In accordance with operational needs, you may be required to work shift work and on weekends and, if necessary, to work overtime on short notice; as well as be on operational standby. 

This job advertisement may also be used to staff the Junior Audio-Visual Production Technician position. 

Top Reasons to Join the Digital Media Operations team: 
Join a team of audio-visual technicians, switcher-directors and webcast operators who deliver high-quality multimedia services in support of Members of Parliament, the House of Commons Administration and Canadians. Work with modern broadcast and multimedia technologies to support the delivery of parliamentary proceedings and events. 

• Training and development opportunities. 
• Work-life balance /35-hour workweek 
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum) 

Qualifications

Education : 

• Post-secondary diploma in a broadcasting-related field, multimedia or audio-visual (A/V) technologies and/or equivalent training and experience in the professional A/V or broadcasting field. 

Experiences: 

• Experience operating videoconference, teleconference, broadcasting and public address systems; 

• Experience operating broadcast television equipment in a professional multi-camera live production environment, including sound judgement in camera framing, composition and shot selection; 

• Experience installing, configuring, testing, operating and supporting audio-visual equipment and systems in a live event environment; 

• Experience integrating videoconferencing, audio-visual and broadcast technologies to support live productions or events; 

• Experience troubleshooting and providing first-level maintenance for a variety of audio-visual and broadcasting equipment; 

• Experience coordinating with clients, technical teams and external partners to support live productions or events. 

Assets: 

• Experience working in a bilingual environment. 

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected].

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is AAB. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles. 

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Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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