Project Lead (IT Infrastructure) – Remote in Montréal

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.

This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

The Opportunity: CBC/Radio-Canada operates one of the world’s leading technology infrastructures and one of the largest private networks, which distributes its content and services exclusively across the country. CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a hands-on, detail design oriented Engineering Project Lead to join our Engineering team, to both lead and take part in projects focused on deploying technology. This is a full time permanent position, and the successful incumbent would be based in Toronto, working primarily on local projects, with eventual and occasional travel to various other sites nationally.

What’s in it for you? Challenges. We spend our days solving problems on an unbelievable scale. Media systems workflows are highly specialized and complicated; updating, installing and supporting technologies that are organization-wide and that impact broadcasting content is a time-sensitive, complex technical feat. And that’s just the beginning.

You will be our IT subject matter specialist for projects. You will mainly work on improving and deploying our infrastructure for data management, cloud-based data and applications and containerization. You will also participate in infrastructure automation projects, complemented with security and resilience activities for the infrastructure.

Additionally, you will manage project deliverables and activities, from proposal and procurement to design, implementation, testing and handover, in accordance with CBC/Radio-Canada and industry standards as well as current federal and provincial regulations.

Perks You Can Look Forward To:

• Four weeks of vacation per year.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development - including access to e-learning services, customized courses and certification opportunities.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.

As Our New Engineering Project Lead You Will:

• Create concept designs for review with our business partners.
• Design in detail, innovative, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Regularly meet with stakeholders to determine requirements and solutions.
• Create and track the schedules and budgets; monitoring progress.
• Prepare schematic, layout drawings and installation instructions.
• Oversee the procurement from writing proposals to evaluating tender responses.
• Responsible for the implementation phase.
• Verify system performance and ensure that identified deficiencies are rectified.
• Prepare documentation for ongoing operation and maintenance of facilities.

What You Bring:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in design and implementation of various IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of platforms for virtualization, containers, storage and cloud, basic scripting.
• Hands-on experience in large-scale system design and deployment of critical IT infrastructure and security systems, installation and configuration of servers and virtual machines.
• Hands-on experience with tools for infrastructure as code (IaC) like Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible - an asset.
• Hands-on experience with Installation of OpenShift and Advanced Cluster Manager On Premise.
• Hands-on experience with Installation and configuration of Kubernetes distribution.
• Basic knowledge of principles and best practices for infrastructure security - an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering, or a Diploma In Applied Science and Technology.
• Experience in Project Management is preferred, specifically with the Agile approach.
• Membership, or eligibility to become a member, of the provincial Engineering Association (PEO, OIQ, … etc) is mandatory.
• Strong and influential verbal and written communication skills in English and French considered a strong asset.
• Strong analytical skills, with an innate ability to think through complex issues and design innovative solutions, as well as digging further into issues, removing roadblocks and presenting solutions for immediate and long term.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, partners, clients, management, and external vendors, in addition to being able to effectively translate technical requirements to non-technical business needs.
• Ability to work efficiently on a number of projects at different stages with multiple priorities, never losing sight of the details.
• Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly, all while staying up to date with industry best practices.
• Ability to travel to different CBC locations to oversee different phases of projects.

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. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.

For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.