Position Title:

　　Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist (T & I) (On site)

　　Status of Employment:

　　Permanent

　　Position Language Requirement:

　　English, French

　　Language Skills:

　　English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), 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:

　　2024-01-28 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

　　The Transmission division of CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a bright and energetic individual to join its Sherwood Park team in the role of a Senior Remote Area Transmitter Technologist. The successful candidate will be involved in installing, troubleshooting, and modifying transmission equipment, satellite communication systems, and facilities ensuring their proper operating condition. You will also align, test and configure equipment and systems, including the related software, in order to obtain and confirm optimal performance or to identify existing or potential problems.

　　Also, you will perform and document repairs and regular preventive maintenance procedures according to established procedures and corporate standards. You will carry out and assist in the development of quality control procedures, prepare and correct documents, schematics, functional drawings, specification tables and layout diagrams. In addition, you will contact suppliers for equipment, services or advice, and operate motor vehicles. You guide the development and assist in the training of other employees, as well as contribute ideas and make recommendations to overcome problems or achieve desired results.

　　As required, you may troubleshoot and maintain other equipment associated with remote transmitter sites; maintain complete transmitter sites including buildings, grounds and roads; travel to remote locations under short notice and difficult conditions and work on satellite dishes.

　　We are looking for a candidate with the following:

　　Must possess at least a two (2) year Post-Secondary technologist diploma from a recognized college in an appropriate discipline or its equivalent as determined by the Corporation

　　Practical and relevant experience would be considered an asset

　　Requires overall general knowledge regarding maintenance of equipment, systems and relevant software technologies

　　Must possess a valid driver's license as well as a driving record that meets the minimum requirements of CBC/RadioCanada's insurance company

　　Frequent travel may be required and includes long distance trips

　　Must be able to travel and to work alone at remote locations under difficult conditions

　　Must be able to meet the identified physical requirements of the position

　　Problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills needed

　　Self-motivated, initiative, conscientious

　　Able to grasp new concepts quickly

　　Reliable and autonomous

　　Work under minimum supervision

　　Work in a team environment or individually

　　Available for overtime

　　Hours of work: 24/7 operation with occasional shift requirement to cover work outside of standard daytime working hours

　　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:

　　500 Wye Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 6G3

　　Number of Openings:

　　1

　　Work Schedule:

　　Full 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.