Job Description

Halifax, NS Media Arts and Entertainment Experienced Relief / Casual

THE ORGANIZATION:
At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we\'re attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

The Scotiabank Centre, managed by Events East Group, is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada, serving as the region\'s premier venue for major entertainment and sporting events and the nucleus of major event activity in Nova Scotia. Having hosted the world\'s top performers, homegrown talent, best in class athletes and many performers in between, Scotiabank Centre has been a source for community vibrancy and pride for over 35 years. With a seating capacity of more than 10,000 and the versatility to accommodate a range of events, Scotiabank Centre hosts close to 500,000 attendees each year and is home to the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

THE POSITION:
Events East Group is now inviting applications for the position of Camera Operator with our Production team.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Camera Operator is responsible for video camera coverage of in-house video production for sports, concerts, meetings, and conventions.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set-up and tear-down of cameras and associated equipment.
Operate video cameras for in-house video production and live events.
Take direction from producers and directors for coverage of an event.
Produce footage during \'live\' production events and \'taped\' production events.

THE PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 years of Broadcast TV camera operation experience or Film production experience.
Education related to Communications, Broadcast, Film, or equivalent is preferred.
Must be available during days, evenings, and weekends.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and set-up camera equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time (8+ hours)
Ability to work in a busy environment with conditions that may be noisy, dark or dim, and at a height.

Events East is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and persons from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Any applicant invited to participate in testing or an interview and who requires an accommodation should discuss their needs, in confidence, with the Recruiter when selected.

TO APPLY: Send your resume to jobs@eventseast.com with \'Camera Operator\' in the subject line or apply via Career Beacon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information, please visit our website at www.eventseast.com

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A little bit about us
Events East

We manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic. Created as part of a government partnership between the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality, we work in collaboration with them to manage our business in a responsible and transparent manner.

We were established in 2014 through legislation to operate, maintain and manage the activities of the Halifax Convention Centre in a manner that will promote and develop economic development, tourism and industry in the Province generally, and the Municipality.

Effective April 1, 2017, our mandate expanded to include the continued management and operations of Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic, formerly under Trade Centre Limited (TCL).

Our facilities and the events we attract are platforms for prosperity. Whether we\xe2\x80\x99re attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

MISSION: WE CONNECT THE WORLD TO NOVA SCOTIA BY CREATING MEMORABLE EVENT EXPERIENCES.

VISION: OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITY MAKE US THE FAVOURED EVENT DESTINATION FOR OUR GUESTS.