Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Media centre
• University or college
• Building construction materials
• Hotel, motel, resort

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair
• Recording technician
• Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise other technical staff
• Operate audio-visual or electronic equipment
• Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment and edit video tape after production
• Co-ordinate media services
• Inspect and select sites
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds and other platforms
• Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
• Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Build staging or erect scaffolding for heavy metalworking jobs
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)

Specialized audio or video systems

• Computer assisted control editors

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• Tablet computer
• MS Excel
• Google Docs
• Word processing software
• MS Outlook

Area of work experience

• Conference centres
• Convention centre
• Multi-purpose facilities

Exhibit and display design experience

• Conference

Type of industry experience

• Building services

Area of specialization

• Buildings and structures

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer