Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) seeks a production and technical pro for our Technical Manager position. Reporting to the Director, the Technical Manager will be responsible for managing and leading DARC’s technical department and technical staff, including our equipment rental services, post-production facilities and services on offer. The Technical Manager will be responsible for managing daily technical operations and technical maintenance of DARC facilities, equipment and assets. The Technical Manager will lead the technical department through excellent day-to-day member relations including providing technical support and guidance to DARC membership as they navigate their technical experience (both production and post-production).
This position welcomes a tech savvy production professional who wants to enter into an emerging management role and has a knack for collaboration. The ideal candidate is passionate about media art, film and artist-run production centres, while also understanding the sectoral challenges that artist-run-centres are facing in 2024. As a member-facing role, this position will be on-site/in person only. Training with the outgoing Technical Manager will be provided.
Deadline: November 22, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in film, television or broadcast production, post-production, interactive media, fine arts, or arts management;
- 2+ years experience working in a production or post-production role;
- 1 year or more of experience working in a leadership, supervisory or management capacity is a strong asset;
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, make decisions independently, be self-motivated and consistently meet deadlines;
- Proven strength in production or post-production of media art, film and technical projects; on set production experience is considered an asset;
- Competent across various camera platforms from DSLR to Cinema; specific experience with Sony and ARRI cameras considered an asset;
- Able to troubleshoot and problem solve in various “thinking on your feet” scenarios;
- Awareness and enthusiasm towards emergent technologies and trends in contemporary media art (e.g immersive audio, VR/AR/XR environments);
- Enthusiasm towards non-proprietary and open source technologies;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment; collaboration is an important part of this role, as is the ability to work with DARC’s members directly;
- Effective personnel manager who can mentor and train new artists, technical staff and collaborators;
- Strong administrative skills, organizational skills and excellent time management; detail oriented;
- Strong communication skills; confident in speaking with members and the public in person, by phone and by email; confident in working with contract staff and collaborative partners;
- A valid driver’s license is considered a strong asset.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of current production and post-production practices, software and equipment;
- Understanding of how to navigate databases, experimental media, troubleshooting technical issues relating to digital media, film and audio;
- Advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and various camera technologies; willingness to learn new technologies and softwares;
- Experience with video editing and/or worldbuilding softwares within Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, etc.;
- Understanding of budget management and maintenance;
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector considered a strong asset;
- Strong inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) awareness and ability to perform duties with care and consideration through these lenses; Understanding of intersectional feminism;
- Awareness of artist-run culture and the unique challenges of this sector is considered a strong asset;
- Ability to speak French or a second language is considered a strong asset.
DARC strongly encourages 2SLGBTQIA+ and racialized members of the community to apply. We understand that not everyone will match this posting perfectly, and we welcome applications from candidates with varied levels and combinations of requirements and experiences who are excited about what they can bring to the role and the centre.
COMPENSATION
Salary: Full-time position (37.5 hours per week), $45,000 per annum.
Benefits: Health/Dental coverage (option to sign into plan), 3 weeks of paid vacation (plus two non-negotiable weeks of paid vacation during the holiday closure), generous professional development opportunities, comped access to DARC equipment and workshops, opportunities to travel and 10 days of unpaid artistic leave per year for full time employees.
The Technical Manager will hold a Monday-Friday schedule within DARC’s operating hours. This position is available as a member facing full-time, on-site role at Arts Court in downtown Ottawa. There is no parking on site. All staff must make themselves available to be onsite as requested by management or as required by their duties outlined above. Occasional after hours, weekend and offsite attendance may be required as necessary for programming events. Some staff travel and development opportunities may take place remotely on evenings and or weekends.
ABOUT DARC
Digital Arts Resource Centre is an intersectional feminist organization and employer that is eager and active in breaking down barriers for our community through our programs and resources. We respect everyone who works here, volunteers here or visits here and treat them with thoughtfulness and kindness akin to how we treat our friends. We respect our physical spaces as we would our own home or other cherished space(s). DARC’s working culture prioritizes joy, self-determination, pragmatism, reflection, flexibility, accountability to the organization and accountability to each other.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a PDF of your cover letter and CV by email to Emily Ramsay, DARC Executive Director, at director@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca. We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they are received. Final deadline: November 22, 2024, midnight. Anticipated start date: December 2, 2024.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in working at DARC. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
