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Job Description:
*** This is a 22-month fixed term role ***
The AV Technician supports the AV and production service delivery for an inspiring array of live in-person and hybrid corporate meetings and events at Sun Life. The Technician ensures services are delivered at a high-quality standard and professional caliber. The Technician is primarily responsible for delivering audio-visual services required for on-site meetings and events as well as supporting virtual events for Sun Life business groups and senior leadership teams. AV equipment includes all audio equipment (digital mixers, wireless mics), video (projectors, switchers, video conferencing units, cameras, various sources), lighting (studio lighting, theatrical lighting) as well as staging, rigging etc. Virtual event services include streamed live and recorded events on a wide range of platforms as well as Hybrid events with simultaneous live and in person components.
This in-person role is based at our Global headquarters at our Toronto York location as well as supports our Toronto Atria location. The Technician reports to the Senior Manager, AV Services (People Manager) and receives support and direction from our Broadcast Manager as well as Senior AV Technicians. The Technician works closely with members of the technician team, as well as the Producing, Multimedia and Operations teams in the delivery of our overall department initiatives.
Hands-on planning with our business partners to recommend appropriate virtual platforms, audio-visual and staging solutions, and the rehearsal and event delivery of these planned services to ensure the seamless execution of the event agenda
Technical operation of event platforms, broadcast and video equipment and integrations, multi-channel systems and video editing
Demonstrate flexible, solution focused customer service skills to quickly adapt, resolve and trouble-shoot technical problems or late-breaking customer needs
Contribute to systems and complete tasks for event reporting, equipment and inventory resourcing to department standards
Adhere to company policies and industry best practices for the technical processes, pre, during and post-events
Commitment to continuous improvement with the aim of making processes as efficient as possible, while delivering quality results
What you need to succeed?
You have 2+ years of technical experience in a corporate event environment
You’re an accomplished event technician with honed skills and a track record of troubleshooting under pressure, knowledgeable with a wide range of media, platforms and venues, regularly working in close collaboration with event planning, and multimedia teams
You’ve got experience leading partners, suppliers and teams to deliver high quality work
You regularly show initiative, as a self-starter you’re confident in your abilities and decision-making. You have an excellent track record in fast paced, deadline driven, high-volume and live production environments
You have an exceptional attention to detail
You have a passion for corporate event experiences, with your finger on the pulse of the latest trends and techniques
You have knowledge of industry-related equipment, systems and terminology, and professional abilities. This may include knowledge of AV and broadcast systems such as video conference hardware & software endpoints, hardware & software video, Virtual Event Platforms, as well as expertise in the MS Office Suite, Adobe creative Suite
Demonstrable intuitiveness and ability to adapt and learn a wide range of production systems, equipment platforms and integrations as technology evolves
You build strong business relationships with stakeholders, vendors, staff, and team members; you’ve got a strong ability to negotiate and resolve issues smoothly and effectively
You’re adaptable, resilient, adjust quickly, maintain effectiveness throughout periods of change, exhibiting tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to lead the team through change and you maintain your effectiveness throughout periods of change and be comfortable with ambiguity
Time off giving you the flexibility to focus on the moments that matter, including 15 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada
Sun Life ranked one of the 2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights’ 2023
The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary Range:
56,000/56 000 - 91,000/91 000
Job Category:
Office Administration
Posting End Date:
09/08/2024
