Technician Broadcast Audio Visual

• Job ID: 60826
• Job Category: Information & Technology
• Division & Section: Technology Services Division, Operations Support Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, M5V 3C6
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary (12-month) Vacancy
• Hourly Rate: $38.20 - $41.70
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 02-Feb-2026 to 17-Feb-2026

Job Summary:

The Technician Broadcast Audio-Visual is responsible for producing and supporting live HD broadcasts of City Council and Committee meetings, and for delivering high-quality audio-visual and videoconferencing services across  all City of Toronto locations. The role designs, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots broadcast, AV, and control systems; provides on-site technical support for meetings, press conferences, and special events; and works closely with elected officials, staff, media, and external partners to ensure reliable, professional service delivery. This position also supports system commissioning, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and client training in a fast-paced, public-facing environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Produces and directs live HD television programming of City Council and Internal Standing Committee Meetings for distribution and broadcasting through various platforms.
• Designs, constructs, commissions and operates AV/ broadcast systems  across all City of Toronto locations.
• Designs, constructs and operates videoconferencing systems linking broadcast systems at City Hall, Metro Hall and surrounding Civic Centres.
• Assists in designing, constructing and commissioning integrated broadcast and control systems hardware and software.
• Provides press conference service to the Mayor, Councillors and all divisions ensuring broadcast quality audio to all media outlets. Consults with clients, determines appropriate equipment for environment and venue. Transports, sets-up, configures and tests equipment.
• Provides all audio-visual support for City Council and Committee meetings, including recording through digital file archival system and distribution of digital copies, set-up and operation for voting systems, P.A. systems, presentation equipment and lighting.
• Provides audio visual support for internal and external users at City Hall, Metro Hall and Civic Centre meeting and event spaces. Consults with clients to determine requirements.
• Maintains video archival system for Council and Committee meetings, provides dubbing and distribution services for elected officials, staff, media, etc.
• Maintains an audio-visual inventory for all sites, purchases, catalogs and marks equipment.
• Triages, diagnoses and determines resolution regarding technical issues, service interruption, etc. and implements.
• Provides on-site audio-visual support for special events, consults with clients to determine requirements and provides advice.
• Co-ordinates all technical requirements for users of City meeting spaces. Consults with users to determine technical requirements. Provides advice and makes recommendations.
• Provides instruction to users in proper use of equipment, facilities and presentation tools including software and computers.
• Assists in research, assessment and recommendations regarding the purchase of audio-visual equipment, ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines and city purchasing policies.
• Conducts bench technician work.
• Coordinates contracts with external repair companies. Schedules and oversees major repairs. Maintains all related records/documentation/manuals.
• Responds to enquiries. Serves as point of contact for all issues related to broadcast, cable and audio-visual requirements.

Key Qualifications: 

1. Post-secondary education in an audiovisual related field such as Media, Broadcasting, or AV Technology, or in a closely related discipline aligned with the job function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   
2. Extensive experience in the Audio-Visual field.
   
   
3. Considerable experience operating, configuring, and supporting professional audio-visual, broadcast, and video-conferencing systems, including cameras, switchers, encoders/decoders, audio mixing and DSP systems, control systems, displays, streaming platforms, conferencing codecs, and associated networked AV technologies used in enterprise and broadcast facilities. 
   
   
4. Considerable experience performing troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs to all Audio-Visual equipment.
   
   
5. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.
   
   
6. Ability to work weekdays, weekends and evenings and to report to various work locations in a timely manner.

You must also have: 

• Knowledge of various Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Hardware and Software options. Any Crestron Hardware, Software or Network certifications would be an asset.
• Ability to make recommendations relating to the provision of AV Technology Services to a diverse client base.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, staff, the general public, politicians and other sensitive clients in an efficient and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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