Multimedia Technician II - Programming and Design, Technology Services Centre, Competition # OPSEU-23-01, Thunder Bay, ON

Multimedia Technician II - Programming and Design

Technology Services Centre

Thunder Bay Campus

Full Time, Permanent, Shift Work

 OPSEU Position

$29.27 - $35.35 per hour

Competition # OPSEU-23-01

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 and the completion of Creston CTI-P201 certification training.  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 applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by March 3, 2023.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to 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.