Data I/O Technician

Job Description

Company: Company 3
Position: Data I/O Technician
Location: Vancouver, BC
*Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 CAD hourly

The Data IO division of Company3 Post Production is responsible for the secure management of client's digital assets.

MAIN DUTIES:
The Data I/O Technician will be responsible for archiving production data on a daily basis to LTO data cartridges. They will create detailed manifests for all created media, process file deliveries from a variety of online sources including Aspera and other transfer protocols, and process sensitive material efficiently and error free. They will be moving & copying production files to and from the SAN, and be responsible for media preparation, formatting, and loading of data to various formats. They will also be responsible for the following:
• File zipping/unzipping and conversions as required for each department.
• Maintaining and tracking of physical and electronic media assets.
• Handle & offload raw camera, sound media cards and hard drives arriving from set.
• Complete file verification for files using supplied checksums.
• Assisting and/or leading movement of data throughout the Post Production pipeline.
• SAN Management/Maintenance and Monitoring of usable disk space.
• Coordinate with other Company 3 locations and outside providers regarding data deliveries.
• Assist in creating and maintaining databases/spreadsheets and directory structures for ongoing client projects.
• Database/Spreadsheet data entry as required.
• Communicate questions and information via e-mail/Slack/Teams on a regular basis.
• Uphold strict data security protocols in accordance with company and client policies and industry best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of file and data formats. They will have strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and with a team, with a positive attitude. They will also have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage large workloads. Additional desired skills include:
• A background working with LTO archival tape is preferred.
• Experience in Film and Television post production environment would be an asset.
• Experience with YoYotta & Atempo LTO archival software would be beneficial.
• Very good communication skills both oral and written.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems including command line would be an asset.
• Experience with Slack and MS Office required.
• Rotating shifts, days, evenings, nights, and weekends may be required from time to time for vacation coverage.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzw1x3-18-219-25-226-42 in your application.