Multimedia Technician II - Programming and Design, Technology Services Centre, Competition # OPSEU-22-03, Thunder Bay, ON

Multimedia Technician II - Programming and Design

Technology Services Centre

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time OPSEU Position

$28.55 - $34.48 per hour

Competition # OPSEU-22-03

Primarily 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. shifts rotating every two weeks, Monday to Friday.

When required, hours of work may be modified to suit the needs of the University.

Lakehead University has a full-time opportunity within the Technology Service Centre. Reporting to the Manager, Data, Voice and Multimedia, the successful candidate will provide technical support to the administration, staff, faculty, and students by scheduling and troubleshooting production audio/visual and video conferencing hardware, delivery, set up, and support of classroom technology. The Multimedia Technician II will develop classroom technology room design, program audio/visual and video conferencing equipment and create/maintain documentation of installations.  This involves auditing and identifying challenges related to damage, malfunctions, and failures in equipment.

The successful candidate will possess a post secondary diploma/degree related to multimedia technologies (or equivalent experience) complimented with certification in the same field. The successful candidate must have successful completion of Creston CTI-P201.

Interpersonal, communication and troubleshooting skills as well as proficient time management are required. Experience in A/V classroom / meeting space design, knowledge of professional audio, design, and installation, including echo cancellation and sound reinforcement is required. The incumbent will require knowledge and understanding of the operation and maintenance of multimedia and audio/visual equipment used on campus, this includes:

 • Understanding Windows/Mac operating systems and software as it pertains to presentations

 • Thorough understanding of the various classroom presentation and audio technologies

 • Setting up and using PA systems: audio mixers, speakers and wired/wireless microphones

 • Understanding and knowledge of video conferencing equipment, methods and technologies

Internal OPSEU candidates that meet the minimum posted requirements will receive first consideration. Interested candidates are invited to submit a single PDF document quoting job competition # OPSEU-22-03 containing a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to:

Office of Human Resources

University Centre

Room UC-0003

fax: 807-346-7701

e-mail: careers@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334 human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.