Job Title
Equipment Manager
Job Type
Flexible
Union
MRSA
Salary Grade
Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)
SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date
4/30/2027
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Role:
Working within the Broadcast and Journalism department, this is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.
The Equipment Manager will manage all Broadcast/Journalism video camera kits, light kits, DSLR kits, audio kits and accessories for all Broadcasting (BMS) and Journalism (JDM) students.
The Equipment Manager’s desk hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. The office will be closed outside of those hours and equipment pick-up/drop-off will not be available. The first pick-up/drop-off time is at 8:30 am (Mon-Fri) and the last pick-up/drop-off time is 4:50pm (Mon-Fri).
Responsibilities
- Track and thoroughly assess all gear being checked out/in,
- Proactively monitor booking schedules and manage Checkfront and SCS email account in a detailed manner
- Ensure all battery powered equipment is charged and ready for the next user,
- Report any equipment problems/loss/damage
- Contact students, instructors and staff regarding issues with bookings (late returns, cancellations, missing or damaged gear, etc)
- Ensure equipment room is organized, tidy and secure
- Troubleshoot equipment issues where possible
- Inform students of booking/loan policies and procedures
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Duties must be completed using the utmost of professional standards.
Qualifications
- Organizational, technical and troubleshooting skills required
- An ability to prioritize and be proactive
- A self-starter who can juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
Salary: $15.45 - $19.44 per hour
Closing date: Sept 29, 2026
A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify
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About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.
