We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Support Technical Lead to join our Vancouver Hub on a full time and permanent basis.

The Support Technical Lead is a senior member of the Support team, responsible for overseeing technical support operations within Wētā FX’s studios, leading the delivery of a technical function. They also contribute to incident resolution, request and change management, and provide project-based technical leadership.

The Support team provides technical support to the Wētā FX crew (both on-premises, on location and remote) through the timely resolution of incidents and services requests as well as contributing to the delivery of IT and business-related services and projects. They provide, manage, and maintain much of the physical and virtual technology used directly by the end users, e.g., Workstations (HP Z640, Z8, Lenovo P520, P620 and P8 workstations with Nvidia workstation GFX cards), Desktop devices (Dell Optiplex 7090, and Precision 3460), Eizo CG2730 monitors and supporting Color Navigator software with DCI-P3 targets, Apple Silicon Laptops (M1 – M4) and a Calibrated Sony Bravia A95L Television with DCI-P3 targets in the workplace.

Oversee and lead IT technical support for the Vancouver studio, which is comprised of Visual Effects Artists, Visual Effects Production Managers and Visual Effects administrative employees

Provide project technical leadership and leads the delivery of technical initiatives, operations and/or functions





Partner with Department Managers and Show Producers to identify and oversee IT requirements across multiple projects simultaneously

Assist employees by the timely resolution of incidents, problems and service requests

Work closely with, assists and escalates to the Support Manager

Provide guidance and support to other team members

Provision and configure the hardware and software licenses required by visual effects employees

Provide technical and logistical expertise for the timely resolution of incidents and service requests raised by employees

Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and collaborate with peers across global technology teams

Ability to work autonomously and make effective data-drive decisions for IT requirements, at times without the ability to consult with line managers

Complete project work, upgrades or other assigned tasks as required

Manage and maintain IT inventory by keeping accurate records and conducting audits

Manage IT resources and ensure they are maintained, organized, implemented and utilized both prudently and appropriately

Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing IT related support in visual effects or broadcast tv

College certificate or diploma in a computer technology related field





Advanced understanding of RGS/TGX/HP Anywhere connectivity tools, with a detailed knowledge of performance configuration and optimization

Understanding of network hardware, configuration and troubleshooting, especially as it relates to remote connectivity

Advanced understanding of Windows Administration, including AD, Intune and SCCM

Experience with editing support, including Avid interplay – Avid Media Composer

Experience providing IT related support for Mari, Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana, Plow, Manuka and Katana software packages in a visual effects environment

Ability to work extended hours, weekends or statutory holidays when required for project delivery

5 years’ desktop support experience of the following Operation Systems; Windows 10 or 11, MacOS 10.14 or higher,Ubuntu Linux 18.04 or higher

Experience with AV and video conferencing technologies

Customer service knowledge and skills, service orientation

Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written

We celebrate diversity and believe in creating an workplace where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated.

This role will be performed onsite at Wētā’s Vancouver Hub. Ideally you would already be based in / or be available to relocate to Vancouver.

$Health and Life Insurance (through Sun Life)

Retirement Savings Plan – Wētā will match RSP contributions up to 4% (through Sun Life)

10 days of annual leave per year, increasing to 15 days after 5 years of service

📌 Support Technical Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 Wētā FX
📍 Vancouver