TECHNICIAN - CENTRE FOR DIGITAL ARTS (P2464A)

FACULTY OF FINE ARTS

Scope

Reporting to the Manager - Learning Resources, the incumbent is responsible with the bookings, setups, and access of the musical instruments, audio-visual equipment, sheet music ("charts") and facilities for faculty and students.

Primary responsibilities

• Manage audio visual equipment, studio facilities bookings and inventory for the Departments of Music, Theatre, and Contemporary Dance.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot facilities, specialized software and hardware in support of classroom curriculum.
• Provide counter-service and instruct students and faculty in the operation of equipment and facilities.
• Supervise, functionally, work-study and/or timesheet employees in the depot.
• As delegated by the Manager manage assigned budgets including fees related to departmental resources.
• As delegated by the Manager research, assess, recommend, and price new acquisitions in consultation with the Departments of Music, Theatre, Contemporary Dance, with consideration for academic and production needs.
• Undertake other tasks as required by the Manager – Learning Resources.

Requirements

• Diploma of College Studies (3-year technical program) in a field pertinent to the primary responsibilities and four years of related work experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a field pertinent to the primary responsibilities and two years of related work experience.
• Working knowledge of musical instruments and the care and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read sheet music.
• Good knowledge of spoken English (Level 4) in order to provide and interpret precise information and knowledge of written English (Level 3). Knowledge of spoken French (Level 3); written knowledge of French an asset.
• Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Excel and of Word (to enter data on a worksheet and create documents).
• Must be able to deal with a stressful and fast changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dedicated to providing exemplary customer service.
• Experience with live performance setups.
• Physical ability as attested by successful completion of medical evaluation to the University’s satisfaction.(e.g.: to lift and carry several times a day a wide range of equipment weighing at time 20 kg).

Salary

$21.44 - $32.29 per hour

Union/Association

CUUSS-TS

Interested applicants must submit a curriculum vitae with a covering letter by March 19, 2013, to:

Josy Cirella
Concordia University
Department of Human Resources
S-FB 1130
1455, boul. de Maisonneuve O.
Montréal (Québec) H3G 1M8

Fax: (514) 848-2844

Email:
External Candidates - hr-employment@concordia.ca
Internal Candidates - eed-employment@concordia.ca
(please enter your Employee ID number in the subject line)

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Concordia University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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