AVFX Technician Position - Casual at Red Deer Polytechnic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

This position is open until filled with initial review of applications happening on December 5, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title AVFX Technician Position - Casual
Position Summary Animation and Visual Effects Technicians support the technical aspects of the Animation and Visual Effects program. The focus of this position is on assisting students and faculty with a primary focus on the online cohort of students and support of online students These positions support the following classes for Winter 2026 (January 2026 to April 2026)

• AVFX 1107 – approx. 6 hrs per week (2* 3 hr studio course blocks) class during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• AVFX 3313, approx. 6 hrs per week (2* 3 hr studio course blocks) class during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

These positions support following classes for Spring 2026 (May 2026 to June 2026)

• AVFX 4425 approx. 6 hrs per week. Class times vary.

Position Responsibilities

• Supports AVFX class activities including practical work and ensure proper support for student learning.
• Focuses on supporting students in the online student cohort.
• Assists users to use animation and visual effects applications and software packages and their features.
• Answers questions as appropriate, referring students to faculty when related to classroom content.
• Answers technical questions from students and/or faculty.
• Helping AVFX students understand how to use software and pieces of technical equipment safely and effectively.
• Assists faculty with technical aspects of project delivery and process demonstration.
• Identifies, diagnoses, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves all technical hardware and software issues.
• Identifies and escalates situations requiring immediate attention.
• Logs all support interactions into the ticketing system.
• Helps the Animation and Visual Effects Technical Analyst when required.

Required Qualifications Completion of a 1-year college certificate, one year university or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidate(s) would be a fourth (4) year AVFX student.
• Three (3) year degree, three years of university in an AVFX related area.

Salary or Hourly? Hourly
Salary $27.01 per hour
Benefits and Compensation Information An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits
About Red Deer Polytechnic Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number 2025-A-172
Employment Type Casual
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Desired Start Date 01/06/2026
Position End Date (if term-certain) 06/30/2026
FTE
Hours of Work approx. 6 hrs per week (2* 3 hr studio course blocks) class during scheduled class time only on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Open Date 11/20/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Note to Applicant Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.
At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

This position is open until filled with initial review of applications happening on December 5, 2025
Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents