Technology Resource Centre Attendant - Toronto, Canada - Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto Metropolitan University

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:
School of Image Arts

Start date:

ASAP

End date:
April 28, 2024

Hours of work per week: 24 hours/week

Position type:
Part time

Rate of pay:
$18/hour

About Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university.

Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture.

Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

As an employer, we are working towards a people first culture and are proud to have been selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto's Top Employer for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The opportunity

The position is to provide technical and administrative support to the daily operation of the Technology Resource Centre.

The position acts as a frontline liaison between the technical staff and students and faculty in order to ensure well organized and efficient distribution, inventory and retrieval of all Image Arts Technical equipment and resources.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the Technology Resource Centre resources access for faculty, students and staff.
Advises students on the proper and safe use of cage equipment, as well as techniques and procedures for equipment use.
Distribute a full range of equipment and facilities from students, staff and faculty with the aid of the Image Arts automated Checkout system Web Checkout).
Assist full time staff with checkouts, reservations, inventory and organization of the Technology Resource Centre
Assist with regular and resource specific cleaning and maintenance.
Checks all returned equipment for damage and ongoing maintenance; determines damage/repair needs
Create accurate reports on equipment and facility use, misuse and lateness and submit to the Equipment Distribution Technician
Report technical problems and student and faculty concerns to appropriate staff.
Monitors stock levels, conducts inventory checks and informs the Equipment Distribution Technician when materials are needed.
Works in frontline operation of The Technology Resource Centre, handles telephone requests for equipment and facilities from students, faculty and other staff for booking or for cancellations and extensions.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a postsecondary diploma program in film or photographic studies with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience ideally within a university environment.
Must have either photographic or film production experience and be familiar with film/photographic processes and equipment.
Welldeveloped verbal and written communication skills to advise faculty and students on all types of photo and film production equipment, facility requirements, and ongoing operational requirements.
Problem solving skills and ability to multitask is required in order to analyze facility and equipment related problems to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
A welldeveloped commitment to work and eagerness to support the Image Arts community.

How to apply

Toronto Metropolitan University's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion