Photo Digital Technician (Digital Imaging)

TL;DR

Photo Digital Technician (Digital Imaging): Managing the operations of photography facilities and providing technical instruction for the visual art curriculum with an accent on darkroom and digital imaging practices. Focus on maintaining specialized equipment, implementing safety standards, and supporting lens-based research and learning.

Location: Onsite at hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $5,770.00 - $6,270.00 CAD Monthly

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a leading research university committed to excellence in innovation and learning.

What you will do

• Oversee the daily operations of photographic facilities, darkrooms, and digital labs at BC Binning Studios.
• Provide technical guidance and demonstrations to students and faculty on photography and lens-based media techniques.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment, including 35mm and large format cameras, printers, and scanners.
• Collaborate with instructors to design and deliver technical processes for the visual art curriculum.
• Develop and enforce safety standards and usage guides for photographic chemicals and equipment.
• Manage procurement, budget tracking, and the supervision of student assistants.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline or technical program.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in photography.
• Thorough understanding of darkroom printing, studio lighting, and large format cameras.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and macOS/Windows/Linux platforms.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of studio art theory and art history.
• Experience installing photographic artworks for exhibitions.

Culture & Benefits

• Unionized position (CUPE 116) ensuring structured employment and benefits.
• Work in a diverse academic environment that values research and innovation.
• Opportunity to mentor and manage student staff within a university setting.
• Access to a wide array of specialized art studios and facilities across the campus.