Venue Lead AV Technician

bb Blanc is a Canadian owned and operated live event company, who has been supplying award winning audiovisual/staging production and live entertainment to both the corporate and social event markets since its inception in 2008. With “Creating Event Magic” as our core purpose, bb Blanc has become a leader in our industry, executing over 2500 events each year from small meetings and intimate soirees, weddings to large elaborate productions.

Unmatched creativity and award-winning customer service are what we pride ourselves in and at the forefront of that is our people. Are you someone who is Passionate about delivering Magical, Memorable event experiences? Do you pride yourself on your Professionalism always being Committed, showing Honesty and Integrity? Do you want to be involved with an effective team that openly Communicates and works together to achieve the highest of standards? If so, bb Blanc is the team for you.

We have immediate openings for a highly skilled, personable Lead AV Technician looking to deliver the bb Blanc magic to our clients at our partner event venues. This is an ideal position for an experienced AV technician with passion for event technology and high-level customer service, looking to grow their career and join a growing company. Full-Time opportunities will be available to candidates that prove to be a strong fit and asset to the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Venue Lead AV Technician, your objectives include, but not limited to:

· Carry out operational/technical duties for Social and Corporate Events

· Responsible for accurate setup, operation and dismantling of audiovisual equipment

• Responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment and software issues
• Responsible for proper security, storage, transportation and maintenance of equipment
• Responsible for client and partner event venue liaison
• Monitors and manages inventory control
• Supervision and training of technical staff/personnel
• Completes all required documentation and reports
• Participates in weekly meetings
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

Success in this role calls for having a passion for working with clients. The ideal candidate will have:

• Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills proven through a demonstrated ability to interact well with people and help others
• 3-5 + years’ experience as an AV Technician or Lead AV Technician
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Available to work weekends (including holidays) and at times long shifts (12-16 hours)
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong technical knowledge of Audio, Video, Projection, Computer, and Lighting equipment (light jockey experience an asset)
• Ability to work well under pressure and with several key stake holders at the same time
• Post-secondary education or 3-5 years similar experience
• Valid G Driver’s License with access to vehicle
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Heavy lifting, and steel toe shoes / boots will be required