AVFX Technician Position - Casual

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

This position is open until filled with initial review of applications happening on December 5, 2025.

Animation and Visual Effects Technicians support the technical aspects of the Animation and Visual Effects program. The focus of this position is on assisting students and faculty with a primary focus on the online cohort of students and support of online students.

• AVFX 1107 – approx. 6 hrs per week (2 × 3 hr studio course blocks) class during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• AVFX 3313 – approx. 6 hrs per week (2 × 3 hr studio course blocks) class during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

These positions support following classes for Spring 2026 (May 2026 to June 2026). (No specific classes listed.)

• Supports AVFX class activities including practical work and ensure proper support for student learning.
• Focuses on supporting students in the online student cohort.
• Assists users to use animation and visual effects applications and software packages and their features.
• Answers questions as appropriate, referring students to faculty when related to classroom content.
• Answers technical questions from students and/or faculty.
• Helping AVFX students understand how to use software and pieces of technical equipment safely and effectively.
• Assists faculty with technical aspects of project delivery and process demonstration.
• Identifies, diagnoses, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves all technical hardware and software issues.
• Identifies and escalates situations requiring immediate attention.
• Logs all support interactions into the ticketing system.
• Helps the Animation and Visual Effects Technical Analyst when required.

Completion of a 1-year college certificate, one year university or equivalent.

• Preferred candidate(s) would be a fourth (4) year AVFX student.
• Three (3) year degree, three years of university in an AVFX related area.

Salary or Hourly? Hourly

Salary: $27.01 per hour

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits.

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,
Red Deer Polytechnic ( RDP ) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state‑of‑the‑art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community
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2025-A-172

Casual

Multiple

01/06/2026

06/30/2026

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≈ 6 hrs per week (2 × 3 hr studio course blocks) during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays

11/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

This position is open until filled with initial review of applications happening on December 5, 2025.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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