Audio Visual Technician 2(A)-(B)

Competition # : 50360 

Department: Legislative Services

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: 16-Nov-26  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Legislative Television provides uninterrupted broadcast and archival recording of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly including all legislative proceedings, special events, and press briefings. We are seeking an Audio Visual Technician with experience working in a non-partisan environment to support our video team as we continue to provide excellent service to the Members of the Legislature, Caucus Offices, and Public.

About Our Opportunity

As the Audio/Video Operator, you will be responsible for the operation of broadcast equipment, software and workflows related to the uninterrupted broadcast and archival recording of high-quality audio and video, and the operation and support of the virtual platform for the Nova Scotia House of Assembly Legislative proceedings, including but not limited to Legislative committees, special events, and press briefings.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the primary accountabilities in the role include:

• Live operation of broadcast audio systems including Dante networks, mixers, conference systems, recording services, and distribution.
• Post-production editing.
• Broadcast IT systems operation and support.
• Operation of the Hansard transcription system, system hardware, related software, and traditional audio equipment.
• Ongoing knowledge and understanding of audio broadcast networks, documentation of the schematic and operations checklist for multiple venues.
• Operation of the virtual planform for legislative proceedings, maintenance of system hardware, and related software.

As the Audio/Video Operator you will report to the Manager of Legislative Television.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a high school completion, a 2-year post-secondary course in audio production, technology, or broadcasting, along with 4 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

As the ideal candidate you have extensive knowledge of audio and video broadcast environments, networks, and their implications within challenging political and historical environments. You also understand, and have experience with, broadcast technology, trends, and industry best practices.

While not required, a technical background or certification in Dante networks, audio production, television broadcasting and/or electronics is an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25kg.

Work within a broadcast control room environment; work within and outside government offices.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.

Pay Grade:  TE 18 - TE 20  

Salary Range:  $2,046.28 - $2,601.38 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.