Position Title:
Presentation Technician (Digital), Production and Resources (T & I) (On site)
Status of Employment:
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement:
English
Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (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:
2024-02-01 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
This technician will be assigned to the MPC Operation in the Toronto Broadcast Centre. Primary function will be to oversee the playback of TV, Radio and Digital signals through an automated system to the Canadian public. The scheduling of duties will be based on temporary vacancies within the normal full time schedule rotation. Temporary duties can be generated through annual leave, sick leave or special projects.
Performance expectations will be based on established requirements and will involve the efficient and accurate presentation of television, radio or digital material for programs or events. Problem solving may be required during daily operations of the position. Work is generally performed according to accepted CBC or industry standards, but independent action, judgment and initiative are also needed to solve operational issues. When instructions or requirements are not clear, contact staff concerned for clarification, or use independent judgment under severe time constraints. Signal problems or imperfections clearly and promptly to the relevant authority.
Key Duties:
Perform presentation operations for TV, Radio and Digital programming.
Perform necessary checks, adjustments and alignments in accordance with standard procedures to ensure technical equipment remains in good working order.
Monitor and control signals, ensuring adherence to approved technical standards, and take appropriate action if quality is below standard.
Report errors, imperfections and gaps.
Operate, program, and keep in good working order all complex presentation systems.
Keep equipment, applications and technical devices in a suitable state and available for use by ensuring they remain in good working condition.
Oversee the distribution of complex, fast-paced live news, current affairs and Music programs, using studio or location signals, coping with programming changes, breaking news, multiple or unknown sources and other elements on an ongoing basis.
In the absence of supervisors or management, assist broadcasting staff in solving problems.
Direct and coordinate the work of other staff assigned to prepare, set up, install and operate equipment. Help train co-workers.
Advise partners on technical operations needs and requirements related to equipment and facilities.
Perform, in whole or in part, the functions or duties of an equivalent or lower classification.
We are looking for a candidate with the following:
Willing to work shifts in a 24/7 operation
Good attitude toward co-workers; team player
Must have high availability throughout the week for day and evening shifts.
General knowledge of TV, Radio and Digital program production, delivery and presentation methods, including a basic understanding of production crafts
Knowledge generally gained through college studies or equivalent relevant experience in TV/radio broadcasting and/or live streaming for the web
Functional bilingualism (English and French), an asset
Knowledge of the TV and radio server environment, a major asset
Knowledge of Avid, Dalet+, iNews applications, and Windows OS
Able to program complex automated presentation systems
Good knowledge of TV and radio control rooms (asset)
Knowledge of communication networks and audio hookups
Able to work independently
Accountable for the smooth presentation of programs
Must demonstrate creativity in finding solutions rapidly.
Able to perform assigned duties effectively under tight deadlines, producing quality work and maintaining a positive, professional attitude
Able to rise quickly and effectively to challenges in the work environment
Able to get organized quickly
Excellent communicator
Able to analyze a situation and make decisions efficiently and rapidly, also communicating them effectively
Good sense of initiative
Proactive
Good concentration skills, especially during program presentation
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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/diversity-inclusion-cbc-rc) 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 [email protected] .
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/values-ethics/conduct) . 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 (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/vision/governance/corporate-policies/human-resources/conflicts) . 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.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number of Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Part time
At CBC/Radio-Canada (http://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en) , 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.