As an award-winning integration firm, Avaton specializes in creating seamless, high-end Audio, Video, and Security experiences. We pride ourselves on offering a family-like work environment that is also fast-paced and team-focused. When you join Avaton, you are joining a crew of dedicated professionals who work hard and support each other. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow with a fast-expanding company, bringing fresh ideas and organizational skills to a team where you can eventually transition into a larger leadership position.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior AV Tech who lives and breathes control, automation, and security systems. You will be the boots-on-the-ground expert, capable of leading a project with minimal assistance from a Project Manager. If you are the person the team leans on to get complex multi-brand hardware integrations across the finish line, we want you on our side.
What You Will Do
- Project Leadership & Mentorship: Lead junior technicians on site, ensuring wiring diagrams and cable schedules are strictly followed.
- System Commissioning & Diagnostics: Perform onsite testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of complete AV, security, and automation systems. You will diagnose configuration and wiring errors to ensure control and auxiliary systems function correctly, which involves extensive, repetitive testing.
- Engineering Support: Maintain working drawings with field changes and testing notes for as-built documentation. Work with the project team to create GUI snapshots and workflow documents to convey system operation to clients/consultants.
- Programming & DSP Setup: Prepare documentation for programmers, collaborate with stakeholders to develop audio DSP and control system architecture, and handle programming tasks or basic code modifications
- General Operations: Assist in other areas of the business as needed, travel and work flexible hours, and adhere to all operational, Health & Safety, and Covid policies.
What You Bring to the Table
- Experience: 3–5+ years of hands-on working experience in the AV and Security field.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of AV equipment, Automation systems, and networking.
- Brand Familiarity: Advanced knowledge of Crestron, Control4, QSC, Biamp, Shure, Lutron, and similar ecosystems.
- Site & Equipment Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of building codes/regulations, as well as safe operation of power tools, ladders, skyjacks, and lifts.
- Required Certifications & Clearances:
- Working at Heights & WHMIS
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License
- Valid Passport
- Must have a clean background (no criminal record)
- Preferred Industry Certifications:
- CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D
- Certifications from Crestron, Lutron, Q-SYS, Control4, or Dante.
Why Join Avaton?
- Competitive Compensation: Top-of-market pay reflecting your expertise.
- Comprehensive Perks: We offer comprehensive health benefits, employee discounts, and paid vacations.
- Culture: A genuinely supportive, family-like team that leaves ego at the door.
- Growth: A clear path to step up, lead projects, and transition into senior leadership roles as the company continues to expand.
Ready to elevate your career and grow with an industry leader? Apply today to join Avaton.
Please Note: All candidates must be currently authorized and eligible to legally work in Canada. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
