About sparkAV
Founded in 2005, sparkAV has grown into a leader in Professional Audio-Visual (ProAV) and Integrated Communications, Automation & Technology (ICAT) design, consultation, supply, and integration. Headquartered in Toronto, with an R&D hub in Montreal and teams across major Canadian cities, sparkAV delivers projects across North America, Europe, and Asia for leading corporations and organizations.
Our mission is to deliver innovative, on-time, and on-budget technology solutions that empower our clients to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. From State-of-the-art presentation and broadcast spaces and venues to hybrid workplaces and smart automation to enterprise collaboration platforms like Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and WebEx, we design, implement and support systems and solutions that help people connect and be productive.
Visit www.sparkav.com to learn more about our Core Values, innovations, and success stories.
About the Role
sparkAV is looking for a detail-oriented, passionate and energetic AV Systems Designer to join our team. Reporting to Sr. Innovation & Design Specialist, you will also work collaboratively with our Sales team to design, develop and integrage advanced audiovisual solutions that meet the needs of a variety of commercial and institutional projects and opportunities of varying sizes and scopes. . Your expertise will help create seamless, reliable AV solutions that enhance communication, collaboration, and user experience so that our clients will choose to work with sparkAV. You will also interface with the sparkAV Projects Team to help ensure that what was designed comes to life and is handed over delivering to functionality and performance expected. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to projects that make a real impact in diverse environments.
What You Will Do
- Support the Sales Team as requested for any Projects, Bids and/or Tenders that are being pursued.
- Attend Information Discovery and Needs Analysis Sessions for customers along with the Sales Team.
- Collaborate with clients, project managers, and engineering teams to develop comprehensive AV system designs aligned with project specifications and client needs.
- Generate functional and connectivity (line) drawings (using AutoCAD) for audio, video, control, communications, etc.
- Create visuals that help validate the products in solutions, such as Heat-Maps, EASE Drawings, Site-Lines, etc.
- Cultivate the Bill of Materials (BOM) needed for the solutions designed.
- Prepare accurate soft costs Estimates for the labour, configuration, programming, commissioning, for any Projects, Bids and/or Tenders that are being pursued.
- Create Scope of Work documents for any Projects, Bids and/or Tenders that are being pursued.
- Attend Sites and/or Construction Meetings if Required duringthe integration of AV solutions to support the delivery of the project. This may require taking direction from the Project Manager.
- Provide Design Support if Required to installation technicians, project managers and/or programmers.
- Keep Current with new products and solutions, achieving manufacturers’ training and certification.
Who You Are
- Customer-Focused – You genuinely care about understanding client’s goals and will work with the sparkAV team to achieve them including addressing and remediating challenges as they may arise.
- Well Organized and Self-Driven – You can manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and able to shift the time spent on those priorities based upon changes in degrees of urgency that surround them.
- Committed to sparkAV’s Growth – You are a team player and seek out and identify new opportunities and then act upon them (individually and by bringing that knowledge to the team) to facilitate growth.
- Tech-Curious – You are intrigued and curious about how to ‘do something better’ so you stay up to date with knowledge and skills of the latest AV, UC, and smart workplace technologies.
- Great Communicator – You communicate well, following through when you say you will and providing others with the information that they are counting on, or need, to do their jobs. You seek to build trust and elevate the team’s performance in general and are effective and engaging when client facing.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma
- At least 3 years of Design experience in Professional Audio-Visual Solutions and/or Unified Communications with a strong understanding of productsfrom Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, AMX, Biamp, Shure, Yealink, Neat, Logitech, HP/Poly, etc. including how they work and connect as well as holding relevant certifications issued by these manufacturers and others.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD software.
- Proficiency with different EASE software variations, and/ or similar heatmapping software, for calculating effective audio coverage for many different types of speakers.
- Previous experience in Solution-based sales within the ProAV, Unified Communications (UC), or ICAT industries, with a very strong knowledge of how to design and implement solutions that run Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, and Cisco WebEx.
- AVIXA CTS / CTS-D / CTS-I, ANP, Microsoft 721, MS 700 certification is preferred (or willingness to earn post-hire is required).
- Knowledge of performance lighting systems is an asset.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, and related business tools.
- Experience with or ability to quickly learn ERP systems such as Jetbuilt and SmartSheet.
- Excellent fluency in English (written and spoken) with bilingualism English/French being an asset.
Additional Details
- Location: 672 Dupont Street, Suite 410, Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6 (Sales & Administration) and 151 Brunel Road. Unit 18, Mississauga ON L4Z 2H6 (Logistics & Staging)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary based on project deliverables)
- Travel: Within the GTA as required; to attend project sites, training, trade shows, and industry events, etc.
- Salary Range: 70,000 – 90,000 commensurate with experience
Why Join sparkAV
- Work with a forward-thinking, industry-leading team shaping the future of workplace technology.
- Access continuous learning, certifications, and career development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
- A collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and impact.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
sparkAV is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in our workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodation throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Ready to spark what’s next?
If you’re a driven, customer-focused AV Systems Designer, passionate about technology and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- AV System design: 3 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
- French (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- AutoCAD (required)
- CTS / CTS-D (required)
- Microsoft 700 / 721 (preferred)
Location:
- Toronto, ON M6G 1Z6 (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
