Description
As the Design Supervisor, you will be responsible for mentoring and leading the execution of the office’s local design group. This position will support the Operations and Regional Technology Solutions Manager while serving as a change agent to help improve overall communication, project execution, and efficiency within design.
Day-To-Day Responsibilities:
Support the Regional Technology Solutions Management as an SME and escalation resource in coordination with local Operations Management
Provide leadership and guidance to the local Design team by coaching and motivating to successfully perform job requirements and to meet and exceed goals and objectives
Share, teach, and reinforce the use of AVI-SPL standard practice across the team
Communicate through daily huddles with the team to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate completion of engineering tasks
Lead the design team with a positive attitude that is in alignment with teamwork, mission, vision, and values of the organization
Support leadership with establishing departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedure
Perform frequent spot checks of team’s work to ensure accuracy and adherence to all company standards
Conduct lessons learned meetings as necessary
Review pre-construction design and documentation, technical design, and pricing as needed
Meet with vendors and prospective vendors to help evaluate products and be a customer liaison for design inquiries and pre-sales consultation
Review project designs created by internal and external resources, and hour estimation for work based on needs analysis, scope of work and bid requirements
Stay up to date with AV advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the organization
Create and maintain technical documentation in accordance with company guidelines and translate customer requirements into functional system designs
Contribute to improving process workflows, maintaining system administration, scheduling, and resources for the department
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must-Haves:
Ability to mentor, educate, and develop members of the team
Ability to understand the team and provide solutions for optimal performance
Communicate and interact with internal employees, clients, and colleagues in a professional and timely manner
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
Excellent capability to switch tasks while adapting to changing priorities
Energized self-starter capable of working and thinking independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
Must have clear and professional communication skills (written and oral) both internally and externally
Demonstrated customer service focus and client communication skills
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints
Understanding of engineering aspects of audiovisual systems design and installation preferred
Understand basic IP networking
Advanced computer skills as required for the design, configuration, and operation of AV equipment
Valid Driver’s License and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets AVI-SPL driving standards
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice-To-Haves:
B.Sc or BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred
At least 10 years of AV experience is preferred
A minimum of 6 years of AV experience plus a four-year degree or military experience may be considered in place of job experience
Experience with Enterprise VC solutions (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.) – both hardware and software
AVIXA CTS-D (Certified Technical Specialist-Design) is preferred
WHY YOU’LL LIKE WORKING HERE
Robust onboarding plan including job shadowing
Training and professional development opportunities
On-site training and other learning opportunities
Paid holidays, stat days and flex days
Competitive wages
Medical benefits, including vision, health, dental and RRSP matching
World class tools to help you succeed
Enjoyable and dynamic company culture
MORE ABOUT US
At AVI-SPL Canada Ltd., we proudly boast our core values – build connections, be trailblazers, own it, do the right thing, thrive together. We rely on each other to deliver the best solution for our customers. We love what we do, and every member of our team is essential to our success.
We strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
In our commitment to building happier, more engaged, and productive workplaces, we will ensure that diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.
