General Maintenance Technician

Position Title:
General Maintenance Technician (T & I) (On-site)

Status of Employment:
Temporary (STTRC)

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced), French (Reading - C - Advanced), French (Speaking - C - Advanced), French (Writing - C - Advanced)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

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.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:
2025-11-10 11:59 PM

Behind the scenes, but ahead of the curve: help us develop the next-generation public broadcaster.

Created in 2015 to align, lighten and modernize infrastructure, the Technology & Infrastructure (T & I) team is the backbone and the future forward arm of CBC/Radio-Canada. We are the people that make stuff work. We make connections; between media content, systems, people and places. We are the space in between.
- A place with purpose_. CBC/Radio-Canada has always been a highly regarded pioneer of media technology. Not just in Canada, but around the world. Today, we’re transforming ourselves from conventional radio and television broadcaster into a modern digital media company. Technology is the driving force and we are the team making it happen.

This role requires full-time on-site presence.

The duties are performed at the Technology and Infrastructure Laboratory.

Function

Perform (alone or assisted by other technicians whose work you co-ordinate in conjunction with production teams) duties associated with maintaining production and broadcasting systems/equipment in a cross-functional environment that includes networking, optics, electronics, computer systems, mechanics, machining, welding, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Description of duties:

- Perform all duties associated with maintaining production and broadcasting systems/equipment (function-testing, configuring, installing, inspecting, diagnosing troubleshooting, repairing and refurbishing).
- Be responsible, as a contributor, for the technical aspect of the work performed by technicians.
- Co-ordinate and review the work of other technicians and provide them with advice.
- Solve underlying or intermittent problems to ensure program production and broadcast.
- Run tests and make complex adjustments in order to improve performance of technical facilities.
- Design, modify and manufacture parts, equipment and tools requiring the use of various techniques (mechanics, machining, welding, hydraulics and pneumatics). Adjust, operate and maintain machining, welding, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and equipment in order to modify and manufacture parts, tools and equipment.
- Source parts and technical materials, contacting vendors for information as needed and sharing it with the people concerned.
- Ensure that plans, diagrams and procedures are updated; produce diagrams or sketches as needed.
- Maintain your skills so that you can perform your assigned duties and keep abreast of technological developments.
- Carry out preventive maintenance and help develop means and processes enabling better use and easier maintenance of equipment.
- Advise others on installing, commissioning and using production/broadcasting equipment and systems.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Complete the appropriate forms and documents; convey information in person or in writing to ensure proper follow-up and to keep others informed.
- Familiarize other employees with their duties and work environment.
- If necessary, carry out all or part of the duties of another job classification within an equivalent or lower salary group, as well as other related duties.

Job requirements:
Education or equivalent knowledge:

- College diploma (DSC) in electronics technology (audiovisual, telecommunications or computer systems option) or other relevant field.

Prior Experience:

- Five (5) years’ experience, given the multidisciplinary environment and variety of equipment.
- Interview.

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