Advanced Audio Visual Technician

Job description

About Proshow

Proshow Audiovisual, Western Canadas leading audio visual rental and production company, is seeking audio visual technicians to join our team. We are a highly technical company with a reputation for flawless execution and impeccable customer service. Please visit www.proshow.comto learn more about our business.

Job Description

Advanced audio visual technicians support Proshow’s technical operations in various venues throughout Western Canada, leading a team of technicians as well as assisting in the set up, operation and tear down of audio visual equipment for a wide variety of events. Delivering exceptional experiences to Proshow’s customers is the main goal of the position; from load-in to load-out, Audio Visual Technicians are a critical component to Proshow’s success.

The Ideal Candidate…

Will have an advanced and thorough understanding of audio visual equipment and services, computer networking, software infrastructure as well as an outstanding approach to customer service. Professional experience in large format projection, LED video walls, professional video cameras, video switching, streaming/hybrid services and large format audio reinforcement design, mixing, recording and delivery as well as conventional meeting room AV services is required.

Job Requirements:

Primary Duties

Exceptional Customer Service Skills

Excellent Eye for Detail

Flexible Schedule

Ability to Work Long Hours

The Ability to Lift 75 Lbs.

Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills in English

Leading and Supporting the Setup, Operation and Removal Teams of Audio, Video, Lighting, Staging and Other Related Equipment on Live Event Job Sites

Trouble Shooting and On Site Repair of Audio Visual Systems

Advanced Knowledge of Video Systems Including Panasonic Switching, Barco Event Master and Projectors, Multiscreen Blending, Dataton Watchout Operation as well as Experience With BlackMagic and Sony Camera Chains

Design, Build and Support of LED Video Wall Components to Support Live Event Clients

Advanced Knowledge of Audio Systems Including but Not Limited To Yamaha, DigiCo, Midas Mixing Consoles, Meyer Line Array Systems

Audio Software Experience With Shure Wireless Workbench, Meyer MappXD and Mapp 3D, Soundvision and Smaart Software Tools.

Dante Certification at a Minimum of Level 3

Audio System Engineering and Development For Audiences of 10-10,000 people

Audio Recording and Mixing

Playback Software Experience with Mitti and Q-Lab Playback Software

Advanced knowledge of Bosch Dicentis (Interpretation System)

Livestream Software Experience in OBS, V-Mix and integration to Client platforms.

Lighting Equipment and DMX Knowledge

Computer Networking and Design for Live Event and Technical Support

Excellent Working Knowledge of IntelliEvent Software and Lasso Scheduling Software. Over 2 years Experience is Preferred.

Supervision and Management of Staff and Subcontractors Working for Proshow on Job Sites

Project Management (Prep Lists, Site Visits, Advance Meetings, Floor Plans, Client Liaising, Onsite Event Management, etc)

Coordination With Clients, Venue and Third Party Suppliers on Job Sites

Ensure Proshow Standards of Safety, Professionalism and Technical Excellence are Met or Exceeded on site.

Secondary Duties

Equipment Prep & Check-in

Equipment Testing, Maintenance & Cleaning

Special Shop/Warehouse Projects

Truck/Van Deliveries with Drivers Abstract

Employee may perform other related duties as reasonably requested by the Company to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

What We Offer:

Exceptional values & culture – https://www.proshow.com/values

Technical training and mentoring at all levels

Advancement opportunities

Staff appreciation – events/parties/etc.

Extended medical & dental benefits for employee and family

Monthly cell phone allowance

RRSP matching benefit

Professional development benefits

Position and pay are commensurate to experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shifts with overtime available.

Shifts will be day time, evenings or weekends as required.

There is no set/consistent schedule as this is a live event industry role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 60 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person