Job Description

Date Posted: 09/21/2023
Req ID: 34012
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Music
Department: Faculty of Music
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00055537

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Music is Canada\'s largest and most renowned university-based music program for professional musical training, creation, performance, education, and research. Home to a diverse and dynamic community of scholars, performers, composers, and educators, the University of Toronto\'s Faculty of Music offers a supportive community in one of the world\'s most diverse and dynamic cities. We provide a superb learning environment, an internationally renowned teaching faculty, multiple performance halls, and an outstanding music library collection. With degrees and diplomas available in numerous areas of study, our array of courses and programs provides our 900 students an exceptional opportunity to explore various fields within music. With over 600 concerts and events annually, the Faculty is an exciting and vibrant place to work, study, and visit.

Our faculty members include musicians who perform on the world\'s most prestigious stages and record for major labels, scholars who present at leading international conferences and publish with top presses, educators who offer workshops and masterclasses at universities and conservatories worldwide, and composers whose works are performed by renowned ensembles and commissioned by acclaimed musicians and arts organizations.

Your opportunity:

The Faculty of Music is a great place to work. It has a positive energy that comes from faculty, students and staff pursuing their love for and of music. We are small and hard-working team. We love what we do, and we work collaboratively to support our faculty and students in their music-making.

Under the Direction of the Director, Information & Learning Technology, and working closely with the Director, University of Toronto Electronic Music Studio, the Digital and Music Production Assistant will play a critical role in assessing and integrating high quality audio visual (AV) solutions and infrastructure throughout the Faculty of Music. Responsibilities will include setting-up and maintaining audio/visual systems, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, performing preventive maintenance on audio-visual equipment, and responding to service requests in a timely fashion. The Assistant will contribute to the mission and diverse research, teaching, and musical activities of the Faculty of Music by supporting technology-mediated contemporary music (e.g., live electronics), managing and maintaining the equipment of a professional studio, and being a key player in the design and operation of the Information & Learning Technology area\'s recording service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating complex and technical documentation and user support guides
• Scheduling audio-visual equipment bookings
• Coordinating the booking and delivery of classroom audio-visual equipment with contacts
• Planning and implementing components of IT related projects
• Editing post-production audio and/or visual material
• Tracking service metrics to inform continuous service improvements
• Monitoring accounts for a project and/or program

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of recent and relevant experience assessing, recommending, contributing to the design of AV systems, preferably in a post-secondary environment. Experience setting up and supporting live electronics in the performance of contemporary music a must.
• Experience managing and implementing projects and priorities, including a strong understanding of the application of project management methodology.
• In-depth and demonstrated knowledge with AV technology and ability to keep abreast of developments in AV technology, with a strong emphasis on user experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the following required: audio over IP systems (DANTE); SSL AWS console family in a Dolby Atmos environment; maintenance and operation of Sony F family of cameras and associated lenses (e.g., FS7, FX3, and lenses); Pro Tools, Cubase, and Logic Pro DAW software for audio recording, editing, and sound design/production; Adobe PremierePro video software for video editing and batch creation of motion graphics; Allen & Heath SQ mixer series, and performing basic repair and maintenance of professional studio equipment, including to internal circuitry.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Superior organizational and analytical/diagnostic skills.
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, a quick learner with a strong customer service focus and impeccable attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, meets strict deadlines and has sound judgment.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Efficient
• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver

Closing Date: 09/29/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $76,284 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,556. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Arts & Culture
Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

This is a 2 year TERM position with the possibility of renewal.

This role is currently eligible for hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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