Position Number: 50022096 /
Department: Office of the Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts
Grade: Technician Class I
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $32.60 - $49.01 per hour
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUUSS-TS
Posting deadline: July 15, 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a full-time contract for the duration of two years.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Supervisor, Audiovisual Fine Arts, the incumbent supports curriculum delivery by providing scheduling and logistic support for use of media resources and facilities for courses. The incumbent ensures accessibility to and utilization of Visual Collections Repository (VCR) collections and facilities. The incumbent provides instruction and assistance with teaching, viewing and digitization technologies. The incumbent coordinates with the Concordia Library and other units as needed. The incumbent ensures a safe, efficient, and productive learning environment by maintaining and organizing facilities, and resources. Additionally, the incumbent contributes to innovation and creativity by supporting the exploration of new techniques and technologies.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide access to digital and analog media collections and workspaces. Coordinate scheduling, reservation, and delivery of media from the collections; Inspect, prepare analog and digital films for delivery to classes; coordinating with academic departments and other university units as needed.
• Provide training and assistance for faculty, students, and external clients in use of media resources and digital technologies in service of teaching and research, providing consultation, instruction, support, and workshops.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with equipment and facilities providing timely solutions. Perform regular cleaning, and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Update web sites and other repositories with policies, documentation for accessing and working in facilities.
• Digitize materials for inclusion in the collections. Provide instruction for users on digital transfers and working with the collections. Work with other university providers to ensure the integrity of databases and catalogues.
• Monitor operating budgets and make purchases as required to ensure proper functioning of facilities and equipment. In consultation with faculty and supervisor provide input on capital purchases and planning to ensure optimization and relevancy of spaces and facilities to meet curriculum objectives.
• Develop and refine workflows for operations, providing input on upgrades to facilities and technology.
• Serve as the primary liaison with hardware vendors and technical support teams to ensure timely procurement, maintenance, and issue resolution for equipment and systems while monitoring expenditures related to equipment, materials, and maintenance to ensure budget compliance on a weekly basis.
• Perform other tasks in service of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma of Collegial Studies (three-year technical DEC) in a field related to the primary responsibilities and four years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent and two years of associated experience.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English in order to assist/instruct and to write procedures and instructions. Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken French in order to provide information to students.
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously and under pressure with overlapping deadlines, as well as ability to work in a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with photo and video editing software for the digitization and processing of still and moving images.
• Will require use of respiratory protection and enrollment in the University’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift/carry/move without assistance up to 23 kg (50 lbs.) and with assistance up to and above 45 kg (100 lbs.).
• Experience working in an educational environment with visual media collections, especially in cinema or art history context is an asset.
• Experience working with databases, cataloging, and inventory systems is an asset.
• Experience working with analog and digital projection systems including DCP is an asset.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
