Advanced Maintenance Technician

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

Status of Employment:
Permanent

Position Language Requirement:
French

Language Skills:
French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

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:
2025-09-22 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.

Your role

Develop standards, methods and procedures that optimize use of production and broadcasting systems/equipment, as well as simplify maintenance. Step in during power outages or to deal with major issues that involve more complex action than standard production and broadcasting system/equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reconditioning, in a multidisciplinary environment that includes networking, optics, electronics, computer systems, mechanics, machining, welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Design, draft, organize and deliver technical training courses or seminars.

Duties:

- Advise others on installing, commissioning and using production and broadcasting systems/equipment.
- Plan, co-ordinate, assign, review and monitor project work performed by technicians reporting to you, advising the technicians as needed.
- Respond to outages or major incidents that involve more complex action than standard production and broadcasting system/equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and reconditioning.
- Determine needs and draft quality control procedures; establish the operational frequency and gauge results.
- Evaluate performance and ensure serviceability of equipment and systems before purchase, after installation or during commissioning and report your findings.
- Design, draft, organize and deliver technical training courses or seminars and guide workers in performing their duties.
- Co-ordinate, review and assess the work of trainees and report on their progress.
- Design, administer and grade tests for technical staff and job applicants; check, assess and report on their competence.
- Design and draft documents (such as reference or training manuals) and technical procedures; catalogue and update these materials and ensure their availability.
- Evaluate existing equipment and produce detailed reports on their maintenance or short/long-term replacement.
- Develop and document new technical modules and subsystems with a view to modifying or adapting existing equipment, meeting routine and specific production/broadcasting requirements, and mitigating gaps.
- Ensure, when commissioning new equipment and systems, that you have all necessary components for their maintenance, including documentation and toolsets; make recommendations to this effect.
- Complete the appropriate forms and documents; convey information in person or in writing to ensure proper follow-up and keep others informed.
- Familiarize other employees with their duties and the work environment.
- Carry out, as needed, all or part of the duties of another job classification within an equivalent or lower salary group, as well as other related duties.
- Reports to the appropriate supervisor or other persons as assigned.
- Plans, coordinates, distributes, reviews and controls the work of technicians under his responsibility.

This data center security guard position requires 24/7 availability, the ability to lift up to 22 kg, and skills in physical and logical security, maintenance, capacity management, as well as in-depth expertise in electrical systems (UPS, generators) and cooling systems to ensure the proper functioning and high availability of equipment.
- College diploma (DCS) in electronics technology (audiovisual, telecommunications or computing systems option) or a relevant field.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience are required g