Engineering Technician

Job Description

Reporting to the Engineer In Charge, the Engineering Technician’s schedule closely follows the live events at Scotiabank Arena. The Engineering Technician sets up, strikes, troubleshoots and sometimes operates NHL and NBA scoring/timing systems, league technologies, live broadcast/presentation systems, corporate A/V technology and integrated IT operational endpoints.

Your role involves ensuring that fans at Scotiabank Arena experience flawless audio and video during professional sporting events, concerts, and private events. You will set up and maintain critical scoring, timing, communication, replay and league review systems and support broadcast feeds throughout the venue.

• Set up and support game‑day equipment such as scoring and timing systems, communication systems, replay and NHL/NBA league review systems.
• Deploy temporary equipment for live events, including POV cameras, video displays, cable harnesses and video distribution equipment.
• Maintain temporary and permanently installed LED displays and supporting software.
• Respond to calls during live events to quickly and calmly troubleshoot and remedy any issues affecting the event; if beyond your capabilities, request support from the System Engineer as soon as possible.
• Assist in coordinating and implementing technical requirements for events, internal presentations, promotional activations and live performances.
• Follow installation/maintenance instructions from System Engineers to maintain or install permanent cabling and equipment in racks throughout the facility.
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of all technology and broadcast equipment to assist in emergency operating scenarios and contribute meaningfully to discussions with the larger Engineering team.
• Maintain a basic working knowledge of venue digital signage systems to assist in both operational and maintenance requests.
• Due to the nature of a live‑event environment and professional sports leagues, duties and responsibilities are subject to change as circumstances dictate.

• Experience and familiarity in any of the following environments: audiovisual used in corporate live events, technology used in live sporting events, A/V installation/integration, technology used in television broadcasting, or technology used in esports production.
• Hands‑on experience with production equipment such as professional video cameras, video switchers, audio consoles, video playback devices, and A/V routing systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and understanding of signal‑path principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with low‑voltage cabling and termination of common connectors such as BNC, XLR, Phoenix, RJ45/CAT, etc. via soldering and crimping methods.
• Ability to review and interpret functional installation drawings.
• Familiarity with electronic test and measurement tools such as voltage meters, continuity testers, network cable testers, toners, optical validation.
• Ability to obtain Working at Heights certification.
• Bonus points if you have Scissor Lift operation certification.
• Bonus points if you have AVIXIA, CompTIA A+, Network+ or similar certification.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Compensation Range/Rate: $60,000- $67,000.

Apply By:
June 9 at 11:59 pm.

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