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VR Operations Technician, Life Chronicles

PHI Studio

Publication date Jan 29, 2025

Working hours
Part time
Type
8-month fixed-term contract (until October 13, 2025) / Variable schedule: 24h min. guaranteed, weekend and evening availability required
Spoken and written languages
French
English (advanced level)
Base salary
$22.60 per hour
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Under the supervision of the VR and Technical Operations Chief, the VR Operations Technician is responsible for overseeing technical operations, offering support to the attendants and opening and closing the show on a daily basis. They oversee and supervise the VR attendants’ team (onboarding, UV station, installation, guardians) and ensure the team is working optimally. The VR Operations Technician is responsible for all VR equipment repairs and ensures that all technical aspects are functional and optimal.

About the position

About PHI Studio

PHI Studio specializes in the production and development of original content, as well as the marketing and distribution of immersive experiences. We focus on large-scale, renowned art-entertainment projects, and XR (extended reality) experiences for location-based entertainment (LBE) venues. Each project is designed to have a global reach, with the aim of traveling internationally and captivating diverse audiences around the world. A catalyst for innovation, PHI Studio brings together artists, designers, directors, and producers in daring collaborations with leading talents, constantly pushing the boundaries of art and technology.

PHI Studio is in keeping with the mission and values of PHI, which, for nearly 20 years, has offered a rich program of exhibitions and events in the heart of Old Montréal.

Exhibition overview

Life Chronicles is a virtual reality expedition that explores the origins of life.

Main responsibilities

  • Opening and closing of the exhibition;
  • Offer support to VR attendants during all operating hours;
  • Provide a consistent and continuous level of training to all VR attendants;
  • Carry out or coordinate the necessary maintenance and cleaning tasks to guarantee the equipment and the set meet experience standards;
  • Offer technical support, troubleshoot technical problems as they occur, and maintain all technological equipment;
  • Oversee the exhibition’s scenography and fix any damages as they occur;
  • Fill out daily reports;
  • Ensure that the environment remains safe, clean, and professional throughout the duration of the exhibition;
  • Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Computer and/or virtual reality technical experience;
  • Capacity to troubleshoot technical problems under pressure;
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time;
  • Good verbal skills in French and reading comprehension in English (for understanding technical manuals);
  • Demonstrate courtesy at all times;
  • Demonstrate autonomy, versatility, and attention to detail;
  • Neat and clean appearance, good physical condition (due to long working hours);
  • Strong team management skills;
  • Available evenings and weekends;
  • Available for training (dates to be determined);
  • Organized, punctual, energetic and social.

Experience with virtual reality equipment will be considered, as well as the ability to work independently and show initiative.

Please send your Curriculum Vitae along with a letter of intent. Be sure to mention your availability.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At PHI we value diversity and encourage, in particular, Indigenous people, Black, racialized, deaf people, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and people of diverse gender identities, to apply to PHI and live their uniqueness to the full whatever their ancestry, origin, identity characteristics or form of self-expression.

HR and managers involved in recruitment are committed to doing their utmost to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace, where systemic racism, prejudice and discrimination are not tolerated.

Our Benefits

Grow with us

At PHI, there's always room to grow. We support the careers of our employees and love it when we can give one of our own the promotion of their dreams.

Hybrid work environment

We allow our employees to perform most tasks remotely from home. We encourage PHI's common spaces to be used as a gathering place that fosters creativity and teamwork—rather than as an office.

Well-being

Physical activity has many benefits for the body and mind, which is why PHI offers its employees an allowance to contribute to the expenses of physical activities (materials, registration fees, events, etc).

Vacation and time off

We understand that our employees need time to recharge, which is why we offer paid time off for vacations, personal days and sick days.

Insurance

Enjoy a comprehensive group insurance plan that offers life insurance, critical illness, healthcare benefits and more. Virtual care and telemedicine services also included.

Group RRSP

Employees can choose to join our group retirement savings plan, which gives them access to low management fees and tools that’ll help them achieve their financial goals.
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Our values

Commitment

Art and culture are essential pillars in maintaining a healthy and sustainable society. Our teams are invested in enacting PHI's mission and vision on a daily basis. As a result, we are committed to sharing and encouraging the work of artists and defending their questions and explorations that reflect our collective reality.

Collaboration

By joining forces, we create value for us all. Every voice and every talent contributes to enriching PHI. We offer space for dialogue, exchange and experimentation that encourages active participation. Our strength lies in our approach, working in concert with artists, innovative minds and institutions from around the world.

Avant-garde

We embrace novelty, experimentation and pioneering spirit. PHI is a laboratory where new ideas take shape, where artists push beyond their own limits and where innovation is encouraged. Looking to the future, we are committed to listening to the voices of creators and our collaborators, offering them a space for expression and reflection.

Integrity

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and honesty in everything we do. In harmony with our values and mission, we strive to act collectively with transparency and accountability with our colleagues, artists, public, and communities at large. We strive to build a culture of trust by fostering responsiveness and humility.

Caring

Above all, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels heard and supported, defending best practices in equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion. We actively seek to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our activities, prioritizing empathy and respect in all our interactions.

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We thank all applicants. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

You will receive an email confirming that we have received your application. If you do not receive an email confirmation or if you encounter any issues submitting this form, please send your application directly to [email protected]