AV Technician

What you will do:

Do you have a passion for new and exciting nationwide business ventures? Would you love to be part of a team that’s set to expand from coast to coast in Canada? Do you want to play a crucial role in changing the landscape of entertainment in Canada? Now that I have your attention and have peaked your interest – let’s tell you a bit about this revolutionary new concept called The Rec Room.

The Rec Room is a cutting-edge entertainment destination that combines immersive gaming, live performances, and upscale dining into one dynamic, interactive experience. The venue features a vast attractions area with QBIX (a modern interactive gaming experience), an exciting arcade, and recreational activities like billiards, shuffleboard, and ping pong. For live entertainment, guests can enjoy music, comedy, and events in an auditorium-style venue located upstairs, alongside a theatre-sized high-definition screen for sports and other entertainment. The dining experience offers a contemporary menu in an upscale casual setting, with an “eatertainment” vibe throughout the games area. At the heart of The Rec Room is a central bar with digital displays and, providing the perfect spot to gather for major events or live shows. Additionally, another bar is located upstairs adjacent to the stage, offering a great vantage point for live performances. Integrated with cutting-edge interactive technology, The Rec Room ensures every visit is unique, blending fun, food, and social connection seamlessly.

The AV Specialist is responsible for the implementation of audio, visual and lighting production for Rec Room programming and hosted events. This is a technical position, allowing the opportunity to help execute a wide variety of events. The AV Specialist assists with the installation and maintenance of AV systems. The AV Specialist works with third party suppliers as required.

Job Duties:

• Provide technical support to a variety of entertainment offerings including music, comedy, screenings, interactive events, onstage conversations, corporate events and personal celebrations.
• Ensure consistent standard of delivery for AV services which are best-in-class.
• Maintain in-venue displays and Crestron controls.
• Provide excellent client services.
• Participate in regular maintenance program and ensure AV inventory is kept in a good state of repair.
• Appropriately handle delivery of materials to The Rec Room, internal and external.
• Complete reports on AV presentation for events.
• Work with service providers as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong AV experience in audio engineering, stage lighting and video presentation.
• 3-5 years’ experience in live event AV production.
• Degree or Diploma or degree in AV Production.
• High degree of familiarity with emerging trends in AV Production and interactive technologies.
• Excellent IT Skills specifically Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Efficient, consistent team player.
• Innovative Problem solving skills.
• Excellent Time management skills.
• An out-going, people-oriented personality.
• Familiarity with the local entertainment industry an asset.
• Excellent verbal, public and written communication.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm and adaptability.
• Smart Serve Certification and being of legal age to serve alcohol in fully licensed venues is required for this role

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and additional hours as required.
• Ability to lift 50lb required.
• Will be required to work in an environment with elevated sound levels and low lighting conditions.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• This position is responsible for AV Services in a 35,000 square foot facility which requires full range of motion physicality, physical endurance and stamina to work each shift.
• Fast paced environment.
• Extended hours as required.

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable.

Life at Cineplex:

Cineplex is synonymous with entertainment. Known as Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor, we’re so much more than movies – operating The Rec Room, Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ and Playdium, specially designed for teens and families.

At Cineplex, change and disruption are nothing new. Infusing innovation into everything we do has fueled our evolution as a fully integrated, diversified and growing organization with exciting career opportunities in our locations and corporate functions. Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we rally behind our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Excellence.

We are creative, curious and love thinking big. The next evolution of Cineplex starts here, with you.

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at jobs@cineplex.com.