Audio Visual Technican II

Audio-Visual Technician II

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY

Casual

The Vancouver Art Gallery believes creativity is fundamental to an open and engaged world. Bring your experience in AV to one of Canada’s leading arts institutions in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Reporting to the AV Tech Supervisor, the AV Technician II supports events, meetings, performances and gallery installations by providing hands-on technical expertise across audio, video, lighting and integrated AV systems. This role is ideal for a skilled, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced cultural environment and brings both technical strength and a strong customer-service mindset. We are seeking an individual with a flexible schedule and who can work early in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.

What You Will Do 

• Install, set up, operate, dismantle and transport audio-visual equipment for internal and public events, meetings, performances and exhibitions.
• Operate and troubleshoot AV systems during live events to ensure seamless execution.
• Provide technical support for audio, video, projection, lighting and hybrid live productions.
• Assist with the installation, integration and configuration of AV systems in event and gallery spaces.
• Prepare and manage media assets across digital and analog formats.
• Install and de-install exhibition equipment according to technical designs established by AV leadership.
• Assist in cataloguing and monitoring analogue and digital media in the reference library and permanent collections.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and safe working procedures.
• Identify, resolve or escalate technical and safety issues as required.
• Maintain organized workspaces, storage areas, and accurate AV inventory records.

This role contributes to the overall success of the Museum Services team and supports the Gallery’s strategic priorities through reliable, safe and innovative AV execution.

What You Bring to the Role 

As AV Technician II, you hold post-secondary technical training in audio-visual systems (or equivalent experience) and bring a minimum of two years of professional AV experience in corporate, live events, museum, gallery or arts-related environments.

In addition, you have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of audio, video, and data signal flow and system integration.

• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex AV issues under pressure.
• Experience with:

• Audio: PA systems, digital and analogue mixers, wireless microphones, front-of-house processing.
• Video: Projectors, LCD/LED displays, playback systems, video switching and distribution, camera recording.
• Lighting: DMX dimming and programming, cue creation, basic rigging.
• Systems Integration: Cable termination, rack building, safe mounting and anchoring, projection screens, Unistrut, and cable management.
• Computers & Networking: Mac and Windows OS, presentation software, signage hardware, basic IP networking concepts.

• Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and maintaining AV equipment for live events and installations.
• A solid understanding of safe power practices and event safety standards.
• Proficiency with Mac and Windows systems and computer-based AV environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to perform physical tasks, including carrying heavy equipment, climbing ladders and mechanical lift work.
• Flexibility to work early mornings (7am), evenings and weekends as required
• Experience in arts and cultural organizations and relevant AV certifications are considered assets.

COMPENSATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Salary: Pay Grade 18: Step 1: $27.38 per hour, plus a percentage in lieu of benefits.

Schedule: Casual/On-Call; must be available to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

This is a unionized position. This assignment falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15 – VMECW. This is an in-office position at the Gallery’s downtown Vancouver location.

TO APPLY

Please apply to this position in confidence through our online careers portal, located in the About Us section of our website. Applications will be accepted until October 4^th at 11:59pm.

Please note that only applicants with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

OUR VALUES

The Vancouver Art Gallery commits to five core values that guide all that we do:

• We are respectful of the unceded Indigenous territory upon which we are situated
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment
• We believe that curiosity is a pathway to innovation
• We establish clear goals and expectations to cultivate a culture of accountability
• We foster successful collaboration through thoughtful communication and active listening

The Vancouver Art Gallery is situated on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. We offer a welcoming, team-based office culture and we are committed to providing equitable access to everyone. We actively support accessibility, anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and encourage diversity in our staff, volunteers, visitors, and programming. We cultivate a safer space where all voices are heard, valued and represented.

More About the Vancouver Art Gallery

Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions. The Gallery’s celebrated exhibitions, extensive public programs and emphasis on advancing scholarship all focus on historical and contemporary art from British Columbia and around the world. Special attention is given to the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, as well as to those of the Asia Pacific region - through the Centre for Global Asias (formerly the Institute of Asian Art) founded in 2014. The Gallery’s exhibitions also explore the impact of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design and architecture.

The Gallery’s new Art of Wellbeing lab furthers its commitment to community by promoting the role of art in fostering health and wellbeing. Developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, researchers and Indigenous Elders, the lab creates opportunities for individuals to engage with art in ways that support mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

The Vancouver Art Gallery is a charitable not-for-profit organization supported by its members, individual donors, corporate funders, foundations, the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.