Senior Broadcast Technologist – On-site in Toronto

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Technology & Infrastructure (T&I) is the backbone and the future-forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. Our purpose is to constantly innovate to evolve and maintain the Corporation’s technology and infrastructure. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections between media content, systems, people and places.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

The Opportunity: We are looking for a Broadcast and IT Systems Specialist to support the studio, content creation, and presentation groups with technical issues as well as help implement groundbreaking technologies across our sites. Your input will impact CBC/Radio Canada across the country.

Every day your hands-on knowledge, your growing expertise, your problem-solving skills and your ability to translate technical issues will be called into play as you work closely with clients facing issues with content creation, backend systems, studios and control rooms.

What’s in it for you? Challenges. We spend our days solving problems on an unbelievable scale. Media files are highly nuanced and incredibly complicated; updating, installing and supporting technologies that are organization-wide and that impact broadcasting content is a time-sensitive, complex technical feat. This is an opportunity to learn and work with the most cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure in the world.

Be part of the change. Right now we are looking for people who can execute our strategy. Innovators who want to push future-forward thinking. Builders who want to be hands-on, building the next generation of media technology for the CBC/Radio-Canada audience.

What You Bring:

• The education: You have a diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Broadcast, or a related field.
• The experience: You have a general understanding and knowledge of computers, networking, IP infrastructure and maintenance of equipment, systems and relevant software technologies.
• The extra skills: You may have exposure to managing backend systems, databases and remote support of server systems.
• The interest: You want to learn more about audio, video and TV & Radio Broadcast networks.
• The communication skills: You are skilled at communicating effectively with internal partners, relaying your opinions with sensitivity.
• The positive, collaborative attitude: You can work in a stressful and demanding environment of a production centre, in carrying out its duties effectively under tight deadlines while providing quality work and maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
• The relationship building finesse: You are empathetic and patient. You understand the user perspective and your priority is providing rapid, stable solutions and support.
• The analytical skills and creativity: You can think through issues and innovate solutions. You are proactive and creative in your approach.
• The bridging capability: You work on the cutting edge of technology and pick up new tools quickly.
• The flexibility: You are willing to work as part of an on-site rotating shift (day, evening and overnight).

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes a mandatory Criminal record check.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.