OBORO is an artist-run center dedicated to visual, digital, and media arts. The organization develops research, production, dissemination, and training activities, and fosters a creative, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. OBORO recognizes the importance of work–life balance and offers conditions that support the reconciliation of professional and artistic practices.

THE POSITION

OBORO is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Technical Manager – New Media Lab (NML), Multimedia Profile. Within the NML, two technical managers work in complementarity to provide specialized services to the artistic community. The selected candidate will serve as a key technical resource in the use of digital tools for artistic production and will actively contribute to the development, maintenance, and accessibility of equipment and studios.

MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical support and innovation

• Analyze the technical needs of artists and NML users and coordinate the use of equipment and studios.
• Ensure the proper functioning, maintenance, and development of the multimedia equipment pool (audio, video, lighting, computing).
• Maintain IT and network systems, including servers, backups, and file-sharing systems.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for innovation and service development.
• Actively participate in the installation and dismantling of exhibitions and in the standardization of spaces.

Artist and member support

• Support artists involved in programming activities (exhibitions, residencies, events, talks) with their technical needs.
• Welcome and guide NML members and users, providing advice and methodological support for their creative projects.

Training and development

• Develop and coordinate workshops and training activities in technological creation, in collaboration with internal or external specialists.

Administrative tasks

• Support member services coordination in managing inventories, equipment loans, and usage tracking.
• Contribute to database maintenance and equipment labeling.

DESIRED PROFILE

• Education in visual arts, media arts, or performing arts, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the technical use of digital and media creation tools.
• Strong knowledge of multi-screen video installation, as well as playback, projection, and display systems.
• Excellent command of video editing and playback software, such as QLab, TouchDesigner, Resolume, MadMapper, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong interest in collaborative work and artist support.
• Ability to work autonomously, flexibly, and efficiently, and to manage unforeseen situations calmly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in French; functional English required.

*The position occasionally involves working at heights (up to 4 m) and lifting loads of up to 18 kg.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Permanent position.
• Schedule: 28 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Salary: $23.50/hour.
• Workplace: OBORO, 4001 Berri Street, Montréal.
• Benefits: 2 weeks of paid vacation during the holiday period, 4 sick/well-being days, and access to the equipment access policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to complete the following application form:

Application Form – Technical Manager, New Media Lab at OBORO (2025)
Deadline: February 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Alternatively, OBORO welcomes CVs and letters of intent submitted in audio or video format by answering the questions in the form and providing a hyperlink, sent to the following address: candidatures@oboro.net.

Interviews will take place during the weeks of February 16 and 23, 2026.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected will be contacted.

Anticipated start date: early April 2026.

In addition to its regular programming, OBORO wishes to encourage research and creation. Production assistance takes the form of access to the equipment and spaces of the New Media Lab at preferential rates. This assistance is offered to independent artists and creators, and is limited to non-commercial projects.   

The application form includes a brief conceptual and technical description of the project, biographical information on the people involved, and supporting material. Applicants must also indicate the reasons and context that justify their request (difficulty in obtaining funding, first large-scale project, unexpected special circumstances, etc.).  

IMPORTANT: Please note that production assistance is not part of OBORO's artistic programming. Therefore, any communication (social media posts, artist websites, newsletters, etc.) related to obtaining production assistance may not establish any links to OBORO's programming, whether in relation to its exhibitions or its production and dissemination residencies.  

Deadline  

•   Anytime  

•   Projects will be evaluated during the first week of the following month.   

Please note that we do not provide critical feedback for projects that are not selected.  

Requests related to this program may be submitted via this FORM. Results are generally provided within 4 weeks.

For more information, contact us at lab@oboro.net or 514-844-3250 ext. 230.

In addition to its regular programming, OBORO hosts outreach activities at its premises (launches, concerts, performances, and other events) initiated by artists and cultural organizations, when resources allow.  

Support for outreach activities takes the form of access to the New Media Lab's equipment and spaces at preferential rates. Please note that OBORO does not handle the administrative management of these events (ticketing, registration, payments, etc.). Interested individuals or organizations must complete the application form, including the following information: 

• A brief conceptual and technical description of the project 

• Biographical information about the individuals involved 

• Audiovisual support material (if applicable) 

In addition, applicants must indicate the reasons and context that justify their request (difficulty in obtaining funding, first large-scale project, unexpected special circumstances, etc.). 

Please note that we do not provide critical feedback for applications that are not selected.  

IMPORTANT: Please note that an activity presented as part of the Presentation Activities  Assistance Program is not part of OBORO's artistic programming. Therefore, any communication (social media posts, artist websites, newsletters, etc.) related to receiving dissemination assistance may not establish any links to OBORO's programming, whether in relation to its exhibitions or its production and dissemination residencies.  

Deadline  

 Anytime  

 Projects will be evaluated during the first week of the following month.  

Requests related to this program may be submitted via this FORM. Results are generally provided within 4 weeks.

For more information, contact us at lab@oboro.net or 514-844-3250 ext. 230.