Position Type: Part Time (Defined) (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Closing Date: May 18, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $22.97 - $28.71 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Hours of Work Up to 10 hrs/week Contract 3 Months Department Recreation, Community & Culture Location This position is required to work in person at The Music Centre and the Central Park Bandshell. Position Overview The City of Burlington is accepting applications for the Sound Technician position for the Summer Concert in the Park series. The successful applicant must attend all outdoor concert events on each Sunday and Wednesday evening (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) from Sunday, June 15th to Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, with additional events possible in early September. Responsibilities The Sound Technician will be responsible for the set-up, tear-down, and operating of the sound system for the Concert in the Park series. The supplied sound system includes a 22-channel mixer, 16-channel snake, main speakers, monitors, microphones, and stands. Each performing group will provide basic sound requirements in advance of their performance. The Sound Technician will communicate with the performing ensembles to determine the sound requirements, and select, position, and adjust the equipment to provide the best possible sound experience in the outdoor venue. Requirements The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of practical and technical experience setting up and operating sound equipment for a variety of different ensembles and sizes (e.g. concert band, big band, rock band, blues band, choir). Please note that this position requires heavy lifting and the moving and setting up of sound equipment up to 50 lbs. Candidates must possess good interpersonal and communication skills to build a strong working relationship with the performing ensembles, audience and operations staff. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
