AVFX Technician Position - Casual

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.

Position Information

Position Title

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.

Classes Supported (Winter 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.

Classes Supported (Spring 2026)

These positions support following classes for Spring 2026 (May 2026 to June 2026). (No specific classes listed.)

Position Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Completion of a 1-year college certificate, one year university or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly

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 .

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

≈ 6 hrs per week (2 × 3 hr studio course blocks) 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.

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.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca .

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