Coordinating Technician, Network Control Centre and TV Master Control

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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.

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Your role

In the Acquisition department, you are responsible for coordinating the use of network gathering and distribution systems (audio/video links), both satellite and terrestrial, as well as routing feeds to various Corporation locations according to production requests (TV, radio, web).

To do this, you will need to verify the unfolding of upcoming events in collaboration with your colleagues and prioritize Acquisition activities in order to provide signals and feeds on time for broadcasting needs. You will also need to monitor the operation of equipment, operate it, and thus process the required operations in order to meet emission distribution and gathering needs.

In addition, you will have to control the status of signals that emanate from Acquisition or that come from outside. You will have to conduct tests and reports on the status of signals and equipment. You will also have to control the video/audio quality of all feeds upon their reception and assignment.

Finally, you will monitor the audio and video quality of regional feeds during ingest.

Please note this is a casual, on-call, part-time opportunity and you will be called to work on different shifts.

Your profile

Qualifications:

• College diploma in TV production and postproduction techniques, or other relevant field.

• Three (3) years' relevant, related experience.

Skills:

• Ability to show judgment, take initiative and be proactive.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Strong ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders.

• Interpersonal skills (team focus).

• Ability to work under pressure for extended periods.

• Knowledge of satellite, terrestrial and IP transmissions.

• Computer knowledge.

• Bilingualism (English and French) an asset.

• Willingness to work various rotating shifts in a news environment.

Shortlisted candidates will be tested as follows:

• Interview.

• Testing.

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.
 
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
 
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.

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